Title: The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar ## Photo gallery for The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar ![Property grounds - The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91947700/91947691/w518h683x258y0-e21714e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91947700/91947691/w904h683x60y0-a35649a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91947700/91947691/w900h683x63y0-ee292c59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91947700/91947691/w916h683x60y0-7286ae67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91947700/91947691/w510h683x258y0-3ee934fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar provides everything you need. ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar About this space Zanzibar's only Floating bungalow allows guests a unique accommodation experience set on the Indian Ocean. Theres something special about escaping the hustle and bustle of every day life and taking a moment to appreciate the simple things in life. Guests can enjoy a sundowner whilst watching some of Zanzibar's finest sunsets (or sun rises) from right outside the room or taking a dip in the ocean. A free transit boat is available to transfer guests between the floating bungalow and the bar/cafe. The space Amenities are simple and include a shower and bucket flushable toilets. The beds are queen size and can accommodate 2 persons in each of the 2 available beds. The experience will suit those who are looking for a unique experience and enjoy venturing off the 'tourist' track. The floating bungalow staff are a wonderful team of locals who take great pride in ensuring your experience is authentic and thoroughly enjoyable. Other things to note Please note that there is a city Tax imposed by the Government that is in addition to the prices listed on Airbnb. The city tax is $8 per person per night and must be paid in cash on arrival at the accommodation. This $8 is paid by the client direct. We, as the host/accommodation provider, cover the 18% goods and services tax however the city tax is required to be paid in addition and as such paid by the client direct. Thank you for your understanding. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97110000/97101000/97100924/a90bf7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sulkhan Serviced Apartment Zanzibar Town - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 2.0 1 review CA $37 CA $84 total includes taxes & fees Mar 4 - Mar 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=97100924&PinnedHotelID=97100924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Two-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114150000/114141400/114141319/79ba0b54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fumba Town Private Residences Kombeni - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area [Visit our Africa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Africa.dx6023185) [View more Houseboats in Africa](https://www.expedia.ca/Africa-Houseboats.d6023185-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-6.232617,39.25824&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vl_e%40_srnF%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%3FOBO%40M%40Q%40MBOBOBM%40ODOBMBODMBMDODMDODMDMFMDMFMFMDMFMFKHMFMFKHMHKFKHMHKHKJIHKHKJKHIJKJIJIJIJIJIJIJILGJILGJGLGLILGLELGLELGLELELENELELENCLENALENCNCLANCNALCNANANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNDL%40NDLBLDNDLDLDLDNDLFLDLFLDJFLHLFJFLFJHLFJHJHLHJHJHHHJHJJJHHJHJJJHHHJHJHLHJFJHLFJHLFLFJFLFLFLDLFLDLDLDLDNDLDNDLBLDNBLBNBNBL%40NBN%40LBP%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNANAL%3FNANANANCNALCNANCNCLCNCLENCLENELELENELELELGLENGJGLGLGLGLIJGJILGJILIJIJIJIJKHIJIJKHKJKHIHKHKHMHKHKHMFKHMFKFMHMFKFMDMFMDMFODMDMDMDODMDMBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOCMCOCMEOCMEMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMEMGMGMIKGMGKIMGKIKIKIKIKIKIKIKKIIKKIKIIKKIKIKIKGMIKIMGKGKIMGMGMEMGKGOEMGMEMEMEOEMEMCOEMCOCMEOAMCOCOCOAMAOAOCO%3FOAOAM%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9QPqNxs2UM-Z3HAdeUxlaqvvyVw=) Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region ### What's nearby - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 18 min drive \- 14.5 km - ![Anglican Cathedral which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/07f303a6-9471-43e4-9d02-1fac750c8ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church Cathedral 18 min drive \- 14.5 km - ![Stone Town is a great place to roam and see a side of Africa that is seldom seen. A place where cultures have mixed and co-exist. It is somewhat in decay and not very well kept, but it is extremely interesting to visit the sights and experience Stone Town while looking for souvenirs and just observing the Swahili culture and Zanzibar architecture. Amazing sunsets by the harbour! #GoldenHour #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143861/f9b1d75c-7fd2-425c-a8ce-3cf39682c9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shangani Beach 18 min drive \- 14.9 km - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 19 min drive \- 15.2 km - Nakupenda Beach 18 min drive \- 14.9 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Stone Town 16 min drive - Jahazi Cafe 14 min drive - Cape Town Fish Market - Spice 15 min drive - Ccm Social Hall 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar? ### What time is check-out at The Floating Bungalow in Stone Town Zanzibar? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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