Kisiwa House

Hotels
9.2 (663 reviews)
572 Baghani Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , tz

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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

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 663 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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elekiki • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

La gentilezza e disponibilità dello staff, la camera, pulita e accogliente e la posizione centrale

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • family_with_children • za
10
A special place in the heart of Stone Town
Pros:

A special place to stay in the heart of Stone Town. Impeccable service, food and rooms.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Olav • couple • no
10
Perfect stay in Stonetown
Pros:

Historic building in a great location. Well maintained and nicely decorated. Friendly staff!

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • de
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Cleopatra • solo_traveller • gb
10
The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Loved my stay here.
Pros:

Beautifully stylish

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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alexandrahS1808VP • Family
10
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

A beautiful hotel, so comfortable and clean. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast on the rooftop. Would 10/10 recommend.

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Aju96 • Couples • Baku, Absheron Region
8
Good Hotel, Great Staff, but Soundproofing Needs Improvement
Pros:

Good hotel with good service. The only downside was that the walls and floors were very thin, so we could hear everything happening in the hotel in the morning.

2026-06-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Arzu • couple • az
7
Good hotel, good service, clean rooms but need soundproofing improvements
Pros:

Location, staff, cleanliness

Cons:

Soundproofing of rooms

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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SUSAN • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The property is well maintained. It has high ceilings, spotlessly clean walls,wooden staircases and choice pieces of furniture. Our room and bathroom was spacious. The accommodation is well situated.
Our dinner was fabulous and there was traditional live music.

Cons:

The shutters of the bedroom were closed by staff despite our opening them. It made the room unnecessarily dark.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • family_with_children • it
6
Hotel storico nel centro della citàà
Pros:

Hotel storico al centro della città. Mobili in legno molto belli.

Cons:

Dimensioni della camera non soddisfacenti, ma il rumore dalla strada sia di notte che di giorno è stato decisamente fastidioso. Ci sono posti migliori in cui soggiornare in città.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Inga • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Tshegofatso • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
ömer • couple • at
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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259_merc • Couples
10
Very kind personnel
Pros:

Centrally located
Nice rooms
Clean
Personnel very friendly

2026-06-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Zuzana • couple • cz
3
Pros:

Hotel má svého ducha. Vkusně zařízený, půvabný. Jednání personálu bylo milé.

Cons:

Negativně hotel hodnotíme proto, že se tam nedalo kvůli stavbě na ulici spát. Dostali jsme pokoj v přízemí s okny do ulice a mohli jsme pozorovat a poslouchat vše co se na ulici odehrává. Věc jsme řešili i s manažerkou hotelu, ale bylo nám řečeno, že stavět v noci je zde normální a nejde s tím nic moc udělat. Na jednu noc jsme dostali jiný pokoj, kde byl hluk menší. Druhou noc jsme se opět stěhovali do původního pokoje a celou noc nespali. S ohledem na to, nemůžeme dát vyšší hodnocení, protože když se nevyspíte, je jedno, jak je hotel krásně zařízený nebo jak milý je personál.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • sc
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Shaista • couple • tz
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Gisèle • couple • rw
9
The location is perfect and we had a wonderful stay ! I would go back!
Pros:

Bathroom with a bathtub and his and hers sink, spacious bedroom , all the lounge areas are so pretty! The rooftop restaurant 🫰🏾

Cons:

No elevator

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Maren • couple • de
10
Würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen für nächsten Stonetown Visit
Pros:

Super zentrale Lage, sehr schönes Interior, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, Terrasse,

Cons:

Frühstück war in Ordnung, Saft immer super, insgesamt nicht so abwechslungsreich

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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NineAYO • Family • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
2
Bad experience overall
Pros:

Bad experience overall from booking to checkout : difficult to reach out ver the phone, hidden charges, very noisy rooms, waiter disrespectful.

2026-04-18 • via Tripadvisor