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Jafferji House

4.0 star property
Upscale Zanzibar Town guesthouse in Stone Town with free breakfast

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Premier Suite | Living area
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationOld Fort2 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market6 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Jafferji House you'll be within steps of House of Wonders and Freddie Mercury Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. .A day of pampering can include body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Alchemy Rooftop, is open for dinner. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town guest house include Old Fort and Jaw's Corner.
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What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Slave Market - 6 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abyssinian Maritim - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Jafferji House

Upscale Zanzibar Town guesthouse in Stone Town with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Jafferji House. The guest house can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Jafferji House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and bidets.

This Zanzibar Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Alchemy Rooftop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jafferji House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 50000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Jafferji
Jafferji House
Jafferji House Zanzibar Town
Jafferji Zanzibar Town
Jafferji House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
Jafferji House Guesthouse
Jafferji House Spa
Jafferji House Spa
Jafferji House Guesthouse
Jafferji House Zanzibar Town
Jafferji House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jafferji House?

Jafferji House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Jafferji House?

As of 4 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on 14 July 2024 start from AU$198.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Jafferji House?

Yep, Jafferji House is a short 3-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Jafferji House serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jafferji House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jafferji House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Jafferji House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jafferji House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jafferji House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Jafferji House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay
We had a wonderful stay at the Jafferji House. Rooms were large and clean, excellent AC and good wifi (although limited availability in the room, moreso in the lobby). Nice included rooftop breakfast and kind and helpful staff. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick, Dulles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience but Air conditioner was not working my entire stay. I originally purchased a superior room but was offered a single without compensation or adjustment for what I paid. Was ultimately given the room I paid for yet without functioning air conditioning. This made my stay very comfortable especially considering the high heat and humidity in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel was very clean. Rooms were good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wanted to stay in Stonetown in an authentic hotel. Dating from the 1880s we found our place. It was just down a very narrow street from the Freddy Mercury House. It helped to have their staff pick us up from the airport. The rooftop restaurant had a great view of the ocean and town. We ate the special dinner. It was expensive but with so many authentic courses and flavors it was well worth. This is not a glamorous place, but very real. The AC worked well and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpful with everything we needed. Good location within Stonetown. Walkable distance to a lot of historical sites and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nostalgic and romantic perfectly positioned to tour Stone Town. Best part was Manal at the front desk. She was so friendly and helped us with so many things during our stay. The hotel should pay her more money cause she is worth her wait in gold!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except the noise coming from other rooms. I was in the Out of Africa room and could hear loud footsteps and conversations of the people above me at 4am. I think the walls must be very thin. Otherwise, very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Dulles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Another great “go to” property in Stone Town”! Rooms were comfortable with it’s own and unique Art/Decor. Perched in heart of Stone Town for those who prefer “proximity” to all that Stone Town has to offer and want be close to the “heartbeat” of Stone Town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Aleksandra

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Accommodation with atmosphere
The accommodation is located right in the center of Stone Town in narrow streets. It definitely has an atmosphere. Very helpful worker at the reception and the view at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town. The hotel is full of antiques and quirky details. Easy walk to the waterfront, many shops, the night market. The rooftop breakfast is lovely. Room was comfortable, with good AC and comfortable bed. Spotty wi-fi.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Nice hotel friendly stay and perfect location for exploring stone town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Anjan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place with old decor. Looks lovely for those who kovev
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay in the heart of Stonetown
We had an amazing stay at the Jafferji house. The service was attentive and they gave us some advice for restaurants and to buy our ferry tickets. Location just around the fort is excellent (we were really close to everything we wanted to see), and the building is beautiful ! If I go again in Zanzibar one day, I would definitely choose to stay there. Asante sana !
Out of Africa room
Inner garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel! There are lots of antiques and interesting items throughout the hotel. The rooftop view at breakfast was very nice. We stayed in the Mercury Suite which was nice except that there was no phone and reception was a bit of a walk (no elevator). Also the only mirrors were in the upstairs loft (with no outlets nearby). The water in the shower never got very warm no matter how long we let it run, but it was fine in the sinks. Very centrally located hotel and close to a taxi stand.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jafferji House sits on a quiet back street surrounded by small shops on the entry side and backs up to the Old Fort. You are right in the middle of all of the action, yet secluded from the hustle and bustle. I stayed in the Stanely Suite and it was perfect for me as a solo traveler--it could work for a cozy couple as well. The decor is authentic Swahili mix and was the reason I chose the hotel, I was not disappointed! There are several common areas to sit, relax, read and there is no shortage of books to borrow! The rooftop restaurant was my favorite spot in Stone Town as from there you have a birds-eye view of the Old Fort, Forodhani Park, the House of Wonders and the Zanzibar Channel Islands. The food is fresh, made to order and affordable--the best I had on my trip! The staff is welcoming, helpful and I enjoyed chatting with them. I stayed 4 nights and would have stayed longer but they were booked. Keep in mind this is an old family home and has that "lived-in" feel. I absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique decor. Manager Mwana was extremely nice and attentive. Lady at check was not very friendly. Man at door and man at check in counter were very welcoming. Unfortunately, our room smelled of sewer the entire visit. We woke up to a dead rat that my husband almost stepped on while he was taking photos. Room only had 25% left toilet paper roll left, no extras toilet paper provided in room. Would not ever stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully appointed rooms Staff friendly and HelpfulLots of interesting nooks and crannies for relaxing. On the minus side hotel arranged tours are expensive and a5% surcharge is added for credit card purchases
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional and antique and preserved the original structure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019