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3.7 out of 5

"Excellent location and very helpful staff. Be aware restaurant is on rooftop three flights of stairs - so for anyone with mobility issues this may ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 05 Mar 2018

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Deluxe Double Room (Burdani)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite (Malkia)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Twin Room (Burdani)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Senior Suite (Sulaima)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Kisiwa House, you're just a quick walk from Jaw's Corner. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from Jaw's Corner and Marahubi Palace
  • Airport and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee

Kisiwa House ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Kisiwa House

Everyone (3)
4 out of 5

Very central hotel with comfortable beds

Excellent location and very helpful staff. Be aware restaurant is on rooftop three flights of stairs - so for anyone with mobility issues this may not be ideal. Also avoid ground floor rooms if you plan on a lie in as they are near to reception. Ask for suggestions on tours especially to Prison Island and around the Town

Posted by , from London UK on 5 Mar 2018

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4 out of 5

Great base for stone town

Full of character building that was once a merchantshouse. Spacious room with proper bath and shower which is nice after a long day pounding the streets of stone town. Breakfast on the roof terrace was always fresh and served with gracious service. May be an issue for elderly or infirm but food is on the 4th floor. Location if this place is hard to beat. Ten mins walk to night food market..daranjani market. Old fort. Only issue was the room was on the ground floor at street level However you eventually get used to this background noise.

Posted by , from Qatar on 7 Feb 2018

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3 out of 5
Hotellage gut. Bad war noch voller kalkflecken, ansonsten gut.

Posted by on 25 Oct 2018

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a BBQ, and a garden are also featured at Kisiwa House. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1976
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Kisiwa House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Plasma television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Darini – On-site restaurant.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Kisiwa House offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 97000 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kisiwa House

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 5097.04 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 97000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Kisiwa
  • Kisiwa House
  • Kisiwa House Zanzibar Town
  • Kisiwa Zanzibar Town
  • Kisiwa House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
  • Kisiwa House Guesthouse
  • Kisiwa House Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
  • Kisiwa House Hotel Stone Town
  • Kisiwa House Hotel
  • Kisiwa House Zanzibar Town
  • Kisiwa House Hotel Zanzibar Town

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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