Kisiwa House

Hotels
9.2 (711 reviews)
572 Baghani Street, Stone Town , Zanzibar City , TZ
+255 24 223 5654

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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

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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Tom • couple • be
6
Not worth the money
Pros:

The location is great, central.
The best thing was the breakfast actually… you have on their rooftop terrace, the food is nice and even though it’s an à la carte setup, they let you eat how much you desire

Cons:

The room is tiny… really tiny… and for that reason I really don’t think this place is worth the money. It doesn’t come cheap, and at this price point you should be able to open your suitcase and still move around in the room.
Nope… as soon as your suitcase is open anywhere you have to jump over it to move around. The pictures here really create a false impression of space… there isn’t any

The staff was nice and friendly, but also very inflexible. We asked for a change in our booking which they could have easily accommodated, but no… you change you pay…

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Elad Yehuda • couple • il
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • fr
8
Lovely hotel in the heart of beautiful, historic Stonetown, Zanzibar
Pros:

Friendly and professional staff. Lovely hotel, well-situated.

Cons:

Too expensive compared with similar hotels in Stonetown.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • us
7
Nice hotel with issues.
Pros:

Beautiful historic building. Great location. Great food

Cons:

Front desk staff needs training. They acted like they were all new and didn’t know what was going on. Example: I called to see how much a shirt cost to launder. Front desk, “Bring it down and we’ll find out”. Also, It took an hour to check in

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Karthik • couple • ae
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Moosa • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel and all round great hospitality!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Manon • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-08-31 • 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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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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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
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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
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alecc568 • Family
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Very nice hotel with very nice staff

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

Nice boutique hotel

Cons:

Expensive for its offering

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

Nice location, felt like a family

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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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
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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