Title: Kisiwa House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kisiwa House Hotel in Zanzibar Town with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/7aa137ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast meal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/ba71213e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/a8c18b51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/d65527d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/49fc9dce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Kisiwa House offers a peaceful sanctuary in Stone Town's center. Travelers love the rooftop terrace and garden for unwinding, while practical amenities like dry cleaning and free WiFi enhance their stay. Enthusiastic reviews highlight the quality of the experience. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Room service - Parking included - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 8 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=6004235&PinnedHotelID=6004235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Deluxe Twin Room (Burdani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/14d39d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room (Burdani) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Plasma TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Hair dryer - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![Deluxe Double Room (Burdani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/d27842b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (Burdani) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Plasma TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Hair dryer - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Junior Suite (Malkia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/eb14e48b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite (Malkia) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Plasma TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Hair dryer - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/a8c18b51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Senior Suite (Sulaima) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Plasma TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Hair dryer - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Kisiwa-House.h6004235.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Kisiwa-House.h6004235.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16382%2C39.18889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KoQ5LNq5V6wa3TUCIwYiRl4Xmjg=) 572 Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town, 609 #### What's nearby - Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Kisiwa House Hotel located in Stone Town Consider a stay at Kisiwa House and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Darini, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries - Plasma TVs with cable channels - Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7171300/7171229/62e46c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dhow Palace Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 344 reviews CA $94 CA $122 total includes taxes & fees Nov 14 - Nov 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=7171229&PinnedHotelID=7171229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premier Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/4ca5f70c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jafferji House Stone Town - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 201 reviews CA $151 CA $174 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9854500/9854453/0472889c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Park Hyatt Zanzibar Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews CA $595 CA $701 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=9854453&PinnedHotelID=9854453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37634300/37634223/c5c10307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerson on Hurumzi Stone Town - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews CA $146 CA $181 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=37634223&PinnedHotelID=37634223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92150000/92141100/92141089/04d5da08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town Stone Town - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Bar 9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=92141089&PinnedHotelID=92141089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/f83d911c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzibar Serena Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 239 reviews CA $370 CA $445 total includes taxes & fees Dec 6 - Dec 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=83951&PinnedHotelID=83951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/6b4cbb7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzibar Palace Hotel Stone Town - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 146 reviews CA $201 CA $245 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=5997509&PinnedHotelID=5997509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15260000/15259500/15259463/560df2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique Stone Town - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 124 reviews CA $107 CA $142 total includes taxes & fees Nov 28 - Nov 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=15259463&PinnedHotelID=15259463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 97000 per night Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 9899.08 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40000 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: TZS 97000 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Kisiwa Kisiwa House Kisiwa House Zanzibar Town Kisiwa Zanzibar Town Kisiwa House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town Kisiwa House Guesthouse Kisiwa House Zanzibar Island/Stone Town Kisiwa House Hotel Stone Town Kisiwa House Hotel Kisiwa House Zanzibar Town Kisiwa House Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kisiwa House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Kisiwa House? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kisiwa House? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kisiwa House? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Kisiwa House provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 40000 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Kisiwa House located? > Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Jaw's Corner, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and People's Palace Museum. Marahubi Palace and Mbweni Ruins are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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