Kisiwa House

Hotels
9.2 (594 reviews)
572 Baghani Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , tz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historical charm
Attentive staff
Excellent location
Cons:
Occasional noise from the restaurant
Overpriced restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Most reviews indicate that the hotel is meticulously cleaned and very hygienic.
Service
9.78
Staff were described as kind, attentive, and friendly across multiple reviews.
Location
9.32
Conveniently located near the center of Stone Town, perfect for sightseeing.
Room Quality
9.27
Rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.8
Includes rooftop dinner experience and breakfast; however, some minor drawbacks mentioned.
Value for Money
9.26
Good value for a historic building with positive remarks in several reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food was mentioned to be good, but one review noted that the restaurant was overpriced and lacking.
Overall Experience
9.58
Overall positive sentiment with multiple recommendations from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:26

Property Description

Historical Charm and Modern Comfort
Experience the unique blend of historical charm and modern comfort at Kisiwa House. Located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar, this hotel offers beautifully decorated rooms with Swahili style touches, flat-screen TVs, and spa baths in the private bathrooms.

Scenic Rooftop Dining
Indulge in a culinary journey with panoramic views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean at the rooftop restaurant. Enjoy a mix of local and international cuisine while taking in the breathtaking surroundings.

Relaxation and Convenience
Unwind in the garden or courtyard lounge, or explore nearby museums and antique shops within walking distance. With Zanzibar International Airport just a 10-minute drive away, let us arrange your airport shuttle for a seamless travel experience. Book your stay at Kisiwa House now for a memorable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for US$71 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 594 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Hard to imagine anywhere better to stay in Zanzibar
Pros:

Beautiful, old world charm, perfectly suited to its location in the heart of historic Stone Town. Family owned for generations and it shows. The staff are a joy; nothing is too much trouble.

Cons:

What’s not to like.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

La struttura è molto bella, comodissima la posizione

Cons:

La doccia non funzionava bene

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • it
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Lerato • couple • za
5
The staff and food was amazing but the Room at the ground floor was not pleasant
Pros:

Clean and friendly staff

Cons:

The ground floor room, it was noisy and heard everyone at the reception and scooters passing close to the window.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Ingo • couple • de
10
Perfektes Boutique Hotel für einen Besuch von Stonetown
Pros:

Komfortables kleines Boutique Hotel mit Flair mitten in Stonetown in einem historischen Gebäude von 1860. Der Service war perfekt und das kleine Restaurant auf der Dachterrasse hat uns ebenfalls überzeugt.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • ma
10
A recommander vivement
Pros:

Tout était super

Cons:

Le check out à 11h00

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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ALAIN • couple • fr
5
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Liane • couple • de
9
Historisch und modern zugleich, wenig Zimmer, klein u. charmant in guter Lage
Pros:

Ein historisches Gebäude,in dem wir etwas über die Geschichte des Hauses erfahren.
DurchFotos,alte Möbel,Erklärung des Managers .
Dazu ein top modernes Bad

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Central location, friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Mattress very hard, quite noisy due to location and other guests going up and down the wooden staircases

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Arttu • couple • fi
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, helpful & friendly staff

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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nelsy • couple • fr
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Margherita • couple • at
10
Pros:

Vielen Dank für ihre Freundlichkeit.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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vaidag149 • Couples
10
Friendly stuff. Good located hotel and good hotel by itself . Room is clean and quiet. Visit and and stay without hesit
Pros:

Friendly stuff. Good located hotel and good hotel by itself . Room is clean and quiet. Visit and and stay without hesitation .

2026-02-19 • via Tripadvisor
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R7447CImarkt • Couples
10
Excellent and authentic hotel in the middle of Stonetown
Pros:

High standard rooms with authentic and beautiful decor. Exceptionally attentive staff, and high quality breakfast.
Close to all the attractions in Stonetown and only 3 minutes from a beach.
Really couldn’t ask for more.

2026-02-16 • via Tripadvisor
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damianakeju • Couples
10
Simply awesome
Pros:

Kisiwa house is nicely situated and the location is perfect for access.
The room is amazing, Infact the whole ambience of Kisiwa is great with the attention to detail up to the turn down service in the evening.
To top it up, the staff are extremely helpful kind and polite.
As we were leaving early they even offered to make us up a breakfast to go box!
Amazing service!

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Robert • solo_traveller • tz
5
Nice place to sleep otherwise you need to find your entertainment outside, which is close by.
Pros:

It is a nice place to stay in Stone Town. The dinners are expensive and there is no alcohol served. Otherwise, the stay is fine.

Cons:

Dinner is too expensive.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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pataG3572NU • Couples
10
Gracious hosts
Pros:

Excellent room spacious and comfortable

2026-02-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Roberto • solo_traveller • rw
9
Hotel boutique en edificio histórico con pocas habitaciones
Pros:

Casa histórica. El recibimiento con un un refresco de hibisco y una introducción al origen del edificio junto con la de Zanzibar fue fantástico.
El desayuno en la azotea es una maravilla de experiencia.

Cons:

El ruido es excesivo por la noche y esperable por la localización.
Nuestra habitación estaba casi a altura de la calle y siendo un sábado se noto probablemente mucho más que en otras habitaciones.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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W1921XXamyb • Family • Frederick, Maryland
10
Upscale in Stonetown
Pros:

We had a huge room and spacious bathroom and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Clean and chic. The staff are super nice.

2026-02-12 • via Tripadvisor