Kisiwa House

Hotels
9.2 (711 reviews)
572 Baghani Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , tz

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 711 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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Samantha solo_traveller za
5
Pros:

Based on what was advertised on booking dot com verses in person arrival was not the same.
I had to pay an additional amount to upgrade.
Very unhappy.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Silvia solo_traveller de
4
Lieber außerhalb wohnen bzw. Stone Town zum Übernachten meiden
Pros:

Rooftop-Restaurant. Badezimmer.

Cons:

Liegt in einer schäbigen Baustellengegend. Wir hatten das Deluxe Zimmer unten neben der Rezeption, das extrem dunkel und sehr laut war. Das Haus renoviert, aber wirkt trotzdem oll und muffig, Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist wirklich eine Unverschämtheit. Insgesamt ist Stone Town einfach furchtbar, wäre unser Flug nicht morgens um 8 Uhr gegangen, hätten wir auch nicht hier übernachtet. Ich würde das vermeiden. Es gibt nicht wirklich etwas zu sehen, es ist sehr laut (u.a. ein Iman übertönt den anderen auch nachts), es ist dreckig und die Menschen sind extrem aufdringlich, man kann kaum einen Schritt machen, ohne ununterbrochen ,angesprochen‘ zu werden. Sehr schade als Erfahrung des letzten Tages einer Reise.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Muhammad Aazim solo_traveller pk
9
Pros:

The place was very nice to stay at. The location was perfect, you can walk about to the beach or nearby restaurants without any hassle.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Devin couple ae
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Ornella couple it
9
Beautiful boutique hotel in great location
Pros:

Beautiful colonial house repurposed as boutique hotel.
The position was great and the welcoming staff absolutely amazing.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
M
markdB4546YH Family
10
Wonderful hotel in Stone Town
Pros:

Superb hotel with fantastic staff in the heart of Stone Town. Beautifully decorated as well. A wonderful oasis of calm and serenity!

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
A
alecc568 Family
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Very nice hotel with very nice staff

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
M
Mohammed solo_traveller ae
8
Pros:

Nice boutique hotel

Cons:

Expensive for its offering

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
G
ganesh couple lk
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Nice location, felt like a family

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
Y
yvonnewT2770KI Family
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Our stay at your hotel was amazing.Service was good,breakfast well prepared and served and atmosphere excellent.

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
C
Cemal couple ke
7
Daha iyi alternatifleri var o fitata
Pros:

Personel

Cons:

Her yer insaat biz gittiginizde internet yoktu ama halkettiler.
Booking fiyat garantisi vardı 200 usd odedim son gün baktıgımda 180 usd idi bu yüzden sikayetciyim.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Ashish family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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R5054ENmohammede Family Amman, Amman Governorate
10
Kisiwa house stay
Pros:

Beautiful boutique hotel with wonderful and supportive staff. Mrs Fidelia was so helpful and respective . Really recommend this place for stone town stay.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
B
Braddavidsmith Couples
10
Great place
Pros:

Great service, great food, great rooms

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
C
cjF228TW Friends getaway
10
Wonderful boutique hotel!
Pros:

A wonderful experience! Exceeded my expectations

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
K
katiewG6798QL Couples
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Very good location, rooms beautiful and staff very helpful

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
J
joncE3475JX Solo travel
10
Wonderful and relaxing ….
Pros:

What a grand place…..very nice staff that was always helpful and friendly…. The rooms are very large and comfortable….the aircon was wonderful because it does tend to get a bit humid outside…. I stayed for 3 days always getting a lovely breakfast to start the morning…
They put me in contact with a guide “Jackson” who took me around to all the great shops to make sure I didn’t have to carry a heavy wallet and on a trip to prison island for the day
The greatest gift you can get on Zanzibar is the people and the only disappointment was having to leave….

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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anneo923 Couples New Zealand
10
Old World Charm
Pros:

Lovely old world experience at this hotel. Breakfast was excellent, decided not to have dinner here as there was no alcohol, otherwise we certainly

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Pia solo_traveller de
10
Sehr nettes Hotel. Für den Aufenthalt in Stone Town optimal.
Pros:

Es war alles sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Das Hotel Personal war unglaublich freundlich.
Das Abendessen musste ich vorbestellen. Es war köstlich. Alkohol wird dort nicht gereicht, aber man kann sich Wein oder Bier zum Essen mitbringen.

Cons:

Ich hatte ein paar Probleme mit dem WLAN. Es gibt wohl ein Zimmer, das bekanntlich einen schlechten oder eher kleinen Empfang hat. Daraufhin wurde mir ein neues Zimmer angeboten, was ich aber nicht mehr in Anspruch genommen habe.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
8
814jof Family
10
Lovely stay !
Pros:

A lovely small boutique hotel, with a lovely big room and bathroom including a bath! Right on the heart of Stone Town, very close to the harbour where you can get a boat to the various island. Staff exceptional, breakfast lovely, evening meal delicious with live local music. Highly recommend.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor