Title: The Swahili 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) # The Swahili House Hotel in Zanzibar Town with an outdoor pool and a restaurant ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15268800/15268760/c8cb3f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15268800/15268760/bb297d01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15268800/15268760/983b6e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15268800/15268760/0377d69b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15268800/15268760/1f45a09a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Swahili House stands in Stone Town's heart, where travelers find genuine hospitality alongside practical amenities. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-The-Swahili-House.h15268760.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-The-Swahili-House.h15268760.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-6.16237%2C39.19225&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MeiqsjbEKkgvjhnJu5XO4YJxgdU=) Kiponda Street, Mchambawima Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 3705 #### What's nearby - Christ Church Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Slave Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Nakupenda Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The Swahili House Hotel located in Stone Town The Swahili House provides amenities like a terrace and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 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Hamamni Persian Baths and Shakti Temple are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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