KISIWA HOUSE, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Ocean Views
Kisiwa House offers 22 villas with large open-plan bedrooms and private verandas facing the Indian Ocean. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mosquito nets, a minibar, and air conditioning. Bathrooms feature standalone showers and freestanding baths. Antique furniture, brass fixtures, Persian rugs, and original photographs decorate the rooms.
Dining with Panoramic Views
Darini restaurant serves traditional Zanzibari and continental dishes inspired by local spices. The rooftop restaurant offers panoramic views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean, serving local and international cuisine. The open-walled restaurant with a traditional Makuti roof provides outdoor evening dining. The bar serves evening drinks.
Spa and Beach Access
The spa includes two treatment rooms set in a courtyard planted with frangipanis, bougainvillea, jasmine, and tropical flowers. Stone Town beach is within walking distance, where guests can board dhow boats for island tours, swim in the Indian Ocean, or watch sunsets. The beachfront features three 80m² villas with direct ocean access.
Stone Town Location
Kisiwa House is on a quiet street in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is 500 meters from the Old Fort of Zanzibar, Christ Church Cathedral, and the Old Slave Market. Craft shops selling local jewelry, fabrics, paintings, and carvings line the streets. Staff can arrange transfers to Jambiani Beach, Jozani Forest Reserve, Kwale Island, and Kizimkazi Beach.
Concierge and Transfers
Front-desk staff arrange taxi transfers for island exploration, including Prison Island for snorkeling and swimming. They can recommend and book dhow boat trips for swimming with marine life. Ironing facilities, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries are provided in rooms.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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