Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exotic location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor food quality
Inadequate cleanliness in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Some comments about a lack of attention to cleaning.
Service
9.28
Staff were friendly and responsive.
Location
9.32
Exotic location in the heart of historical Stone Town.
Room Quality
8.27
Some rooms lack attention to care and detail.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities are standard, with some highlights.
Value for Money
8.76
Reviewed as good value for money despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Breakfast and food not impressive.
Overall Experience
8.78
The experience was enjoyable with some caveats.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Experience
Discover the charm of Jafferji House, a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of historic Stone Town. Explore nearby landmarks like the Old Fort and House of Wonders just steps away from our doorstep.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in comfort with our air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, satellite channels, and convenient tea-and-coffee facilities. Unwind in style in the private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location and Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi as you explore the vibrant surroundings. With Zanzibar Airport a short 7.1 km away and the town just an 8-minute drive, Jafferji House offers both accessibility and serenity.

Book your stay at Jafferji House now for an unforgettable experience in Stone Town.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 263 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Stan • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Cinzia • couple • gb
10
Charme and character in the city centre
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with plenty of character, charme and unique style. Kind, friendly and helpful
staff. Good breakfast with fresh products. Located in the heart of the city centre, close to everything.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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KaSandra Felicija • couple • dk
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Zohra • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Il est très bien situé pour visiter stone town et le personnel est très aimable.
Le pdj sur la terrasse avec la vue sur stone town.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner pourrait être améliorer. Il faudrait rajouter des crêpes ou pankakes par exemple.
Des tâches sur les serviettes.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • fr
9
Parfait
Pros:

L’emplacement est idéal et la gentillesse du personnel.

Cons:

Rien en particulier. Juste un point évoqué avec le personnel pour améliorer le confort , dans la chambre Kamasutra, une chaise supplémentaire pour se poser et un étendage pour les serviettes ne seraient pas superflues

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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shaffiqd2023 • Couples
6
Jafferji House Stonetown & Jafferji Beach Retreat Matemwe
Pros:

Jafferji House Stone Town & Jafferji Beach Retreat

We stayed at both Jafferji House in Stone Town and Jafferji Beach Retreat in Matemwe, and while both properties have their strengths, our experiences were quite different.

Jafferji House Stone Town has an unbeatable location. It is perfectly situated for exploring Stone Town on foot, with many of the main attractions, restaurants and markets within easy walking distance. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although ours had a somewhat musty smell that could use some attention.

Where the property could really improve is customer service. Unfortunately, our experience with the reservation clerk was disappointing. We found her manner rude and unprofessional, and she made insulting remarks about guests in Kiswahili, apparently not realizing that we understood what was being said. Regardless of the circumstances, that is not the level of professionalism or hospitality one expects from a hotel. The breakfast could also use more effort and variety — it felt like a missed opportunity given the quality of the property and its location.

Jafferji Beach Retreat, on the other hand, was fantastic. The property itself is beautiful, with gorgeous rooms located right on the beachfront. It has a much more relaxed and intimate feel, and the setting is absolutely stunning.

The real highlight for us was Chef Augustine. His food was outstanding — easily one of the best parts of our stay. What impressed us most was his willingness to customize the menu to our preferences. Every meal felt personal, freshly prepared and thoughtfully done. His cooking genuinely elevated the entire experience.

The only downside at the beach resort had little to do with the hotel itself: the beach attracts quite a few vendors and local children who approach guests asking for handouts. This can become a little uncomfortable when you're trying to relax, although it is obviously a broader local issue rather than something entirely within the resort's control.

Jafferji House wins for location, but needs to significantly improve its customer service and breakfast offering. Jafferji Beach Retreat was the clear winner for us — beautiful setting, gorgeous rooms and exceptional food, with Chef Augustine being a particular standout. If the goal is a relaxing Zanzibar beach experience, the beach retreat is the one we would happily return to.

2026-08-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Göran • family_with_children • de
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • extended_group • ch
8
Pros:

Gut

Cons:

Ja

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Passport08677645434 • Couples • Athens, Attica
8
Nice hotel in the centre of Stone Town
Pros:

Located in an old Arab house, the hotel has character but … something was missing. Our room was large and so was the bed. But, essentially, there was no window and the toilet was separated from the rest of the room by a simple curtain. The breakfast was served in a terrace with very nice view. It was tasty but the variety was relatively limited. The staff was friendly and helpful.

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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tmathyse • Family • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
4
Urgent update to hotel and service needed
Pros:

The place is not well maintained - there is a moldy smell in the rooms we had. The breakfast is not ok (white bread and a egg on request) and the coffee was undrinkable. Basically hotel in need of an boost in this prime location and old heritage house.

2026-07-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Link • solo_traveller • ch
8
Schöne Unterkunft im Herzen von Stone Town
Pros:

Tolle Lage mit Frühstück auf dem Gebäudedach mit super Aussicht.

Cons:

Badezimmer

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Lovely tradtional stonetown hotel with great atmosphere
Pros:

Great traditional zanzibar vibe and a very central location. The front desk were especially friendly and helpful and the rooms were large and full of character.

Cons:

The view isn't great but that is the same for most hotels in stonetown

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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KARIM • solo_traveller • fr
10
Excellente prestation hôtelière
Pros:

Très belle décoration zanzibarite; rooftop très agréable pour les petits-déjeuner (ces derniers étaient copieux et très bons). Très bon emplacement à proximité de la mer et de la vieille ville. Personnel aux petits soins.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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idrissa • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait !
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel, petit dejeuner. Hôtel parfaitement bien placé au coeur de stone town.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Jiřina • couple • cz
1
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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EIKO • family_with_children • jp
10
Pros:

古い家具が飾られた伝統的な不雰囲気のお部屋、綺麗に手入れされた中庭、屋上で海を見ながらの朝食。素敵な体験をさせていただきました。

Cons:

バスタブはあったのですが、お湯はたまりませんでした（水になってしまいました）

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Janine • family_with_children • nl
6
Matig
Pros:

Locatie was goed als je in het centrum van stone town iets zoekt

Cons:

Het was niet schoon. Oud betekent niet dat het vies moet zijn. De ventilator aan het plafond knalde bij het aanzetten ook steeds tegen het hemelbed . Die konden we niet aanzetten.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Antonique • solo_traveller • be
8
Wonderful authentic place to stay in middle of Stonetown with lovely staff
Pros:

In the middle of stonetown and authentic

Cons:

Noise from the street at night

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • be
9
Ideaal hotel om enkele nachten in Stone Town te verblijven.
Pros:

De ligging van het hotel (nabij het centrum en Forodhani), een goed werkende airconditioning in de kamer, het rooftop restaurant en de vriendelijke bediening. Er waren werken bezig naast het hotel en ik kreeg dadelijk na mijn opmerking hierover een beter gelegen kamer waar er geen geluidsoverlast was.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee