About this property
Offering a restaurant, the historical Kisiwa House is located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar. Free Wi-Fi access is available. As one of the oldest buildings in Stown Town, Kisiwa House combines historical elements with fresh and modern design. Decorated in Swahili style, the spacious rooms offer plush interiors and are fitted with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a spa bath, private bathrooms also offer hairdryers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Panoramic views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean can be enjoyed from the roof-top restaurant, which offers local and international cuisine. Guests at Kisiwa House can relax in the garden or unwind in the courtyard lounge by the fountain. The property is within walking distance to museums, antique shops and famous landmarks. Zanzibar International Airport is a 10 minute drive from Kisiwa House. Airport Shuttles can be arranged at an additional surcharge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gail
New Zealand“Lovely historic hotel situated in the middle of Stone Town, making it very easy to explore the area and easy walking distance to all the main attractions. Very friendly helpful staff at all levels and thank you to Frank for your lovely welcome. ...” - Karin
United Kingdom“The terrace view where we had breakfast was great. The location is good for exploring Stone Town. Rooms are ok and the staff was friendly.” - Anela
Switzerland“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable. Both breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious – you can really taste the quality and care in the food. What made our...” - Gregory
Australia“Beautiful classic house with lovely furnishings and comfortable rooms. Great helpful staff and perfect location to explore the old town.” - Raphael
Ethiopia“Our recent stay at Kisiwa Hotel was truly exceptional. The location is simply excellent. Nestled perfectly, it offered us convenient access to everything we wished to explore. The rooms themselves are a delight. They are not just nicely...” - Susie Australia“In the heart of Stone Town walking distance to most sights Old world architecture with mod cons. Fabulous a la carte breakfast each morning on the rooftop”
- Andrew
Belgium“A great place to stay in the centre of Stone Town. Very comfortable and very helpful staff.” - Nigel United Kingdom“The house was very comfortable with especially spacious bedroom, well maintained with a modern excellent bathroom. The location was great being within the historic Stone Town area. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was...”
- Taner United Kingdom“Nice welcoming place, very friendly helpful staff, good food, nice teraase for dinner and breakfast in the morning sun”
- Besa
South Africa“It was extremely clean, beautiful Zanzibari furniture and beautiful views from the rooftop restaurant. The best best best thing were the staff. Genuine warm smiles and amazing service. I arrived at 1AM, could expect grumpy or sleepy faces but they...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Kisiwa restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • Seafood • Local • International
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
