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The Swahili House

locationNorth Coast, Zanzibar

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About The Swahili HouseAbout The Swahili House

Location

This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Stone Town.

Facility

The hotel has a lift and features 22 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe provides secure storage for guests' personal property. Other features include a telephone and WiFi (no extra charge). A shower and a bathtub are included the bathrooms. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels ensure additional comfort. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including golf, snorkelling, diving, a spa, a sauna and hiking.

Meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: VISA and MasterCard.

Amenities at The Swahili House Amenities at The Swahili House

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Car Park

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Continental Breakfast

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Diving

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      Golf

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      Indoor Pool

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      Jacuzzi

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Sauna

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      Sun terrace

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Airport

15 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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  • Cleanlinessrating
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Excellent

223

Very Good

128

Average

64

Poor

27

Terrible

22

Recent Reviews: 464

  • User:RDeshpande

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    People as good as gold

    rating17 Mar 2026

    The people at Seyyida are good as gold. When I forgot my laptop bag (!!!) in the lobby, they called the driver who was taking me to another hotel at the beach and gave it to him to give to me when he picked me up later that weekend. When you have people like this where you are staying, almost nothing else matters (but the place is also lovely). Recommend 110%.

  • User:Nkirote N

    Trip type: Solo travel

    UNDERWHELMING

    rating12 Feb 2026

    I loved the location and my room was big and spacious. but when you request the staff for a water refill trust you will never see them again. Also the hotel phone lines don't work so you have to keep going down to remind them and still nobody attended to me. Also the have a large breakfast served on the rooftop with amazing views. The fruits were delicious but the rest of the breakfast was not. I also had to wait an hour and a half for my breakfast to arrive because apparently there were no more eggs left. and the staff casually said they are very busy that's why i have to wait. After the long wait it was already time for check out and the receptionist was reluctant to slightly extend check out time to allow me to pack even after i explained the issue. Worst stay in Zanzibar! The only friendly staff i met is the light guy at the reception who checked me in.

  • User:billybastings

    Trip type: Couples

    Let down by customer service

    rating11 Feb 2026

    This is a really nice hotel in a good location. The building itself has a lot of character although a bit rough around the edges. The bedroom was beautiful, and with a large bathroom. Safe facilities etc. Breakfast was good with a plate of fruit, pastries and a menu of hot food to chooses from.Here was the issue though. I booked an airport shuttle directly with the hotel for our late night flight into Zanzibar. It didn’t show up. I tried to call the hotel on 4 or 5 occasions but no answer. While this was going on all the taxis had left the airport. Only for a kind airport official who arranged us a taxi we would have been stranded. When we arrived at the hotel I questioned the receptionist why the shuttle hadnt picked us up. He basically shrugged his shoulders and said he must have forgot!! Anyway I sent a message to the hotel FAO the manager asking for an explanation. I never got a response. We had intended to have dinner in the hotel as we had read good reviews about it. Due to this unresolved issue and terrible customer service we took our business elsewhere.This is a nice hotel but just pray nothing goes wrong. Heads go very quickly into the sand. Therefore I wouldn’t recommend this accommodation.

  • User:Andrew B

    Trip type: Family

    Seyyida House, Stone Town Zanzibar - great place to stay!

    rating04 Nov 2025

    Loved our stay at Seyyida, visited a number of times and great to come back with my family. Perfectly positioned to enjoy Stone Town, great rooms and lovely breakfast at the roof top restaurant with views over the Indian Ocean. Maureen is a great host.Fantastic value too! Seyyida Hotel Zanzibar, General Manager at The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Andrew,It sounds like you had a fantastic stay at Seyyida! Great rooms, lovely rooftop breakfast, and excellent host. Perfect for enjoying Stone Town. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!We look forward to welcoming you once again and creating a memorable experience for you!Kind regards,Maureen Jollebo

  • User:Anne Sigrid F

    Trip type: Family

    Lovely atmospheric hotel in the heart of Stonetown

    rating17 Oct 2025

    Lovely hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Beautiful view that we enjoyed with a nice breakfast. Great accommodations, we had the spacious family room and it was lovely and very clean. The pool was nice and we enjoyed our stay very much.

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