Africa House Hotel, Zanzibar ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Very good

7.6

4.0

/10

3.7

“The hotel is perfectly situated by the sea, allowing for stunning views and easy access to the vibrant history of Stone Town.”view full review

Africa House Hotel is a 4-star Zanzibar hotel featuring a colonial style décor and offering views of the Indian Ocean. Guests have access to a restaurant, bar, library, and meeting facilities, along with complimentary WiFi. The hotel is a short walk from attractions such as Forodhani Gardens and the Old Fort of Zanzibar.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Africa House Hotel include air conditioning, separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and minibars. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and oversized windows providing impressive views of the ocean or Stone Town.

Dining & Options

Dining options at Africa House Hotel include two onsite restaurants where guests can enjoy local and international cuisine. The Tradewinds restaurant offers al fresco dining with ocean views. A coffee shop and bar are also available.

Leisure & Services

Leisure facilities at Africa House Hotel feature a rooftop terrace for views of the surrounding area. Guests can also mingle at the daily complimentary reception. Additional amenities include a library and business center for convenient services.

Location & Transportation

Africa House Hotel is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from major landmarks such as the Old Fort and Darajani Market. Public transport is accessible, with bus services available a short distance away for exploring the area. The hotel offers a ferry terminal shuttle for easy travel.

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Africa House Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Room

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe King Room

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Africa House Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Charming Old Room

“My room was older but charming, filled with historical character that added to the unique experience of staying in this heritage hotel.” view full review

Delicious Varieties!

“The food offered was varied and absolutely delicious, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience during my stay.” view full review

Lovely Terrace

“The terrace with its stunning sea view became my favorite spot, especially during the evenings as the dhows sailed past.” view full review

Perfect Sunset Spot

“Watching the sunset from this hotel was an extraordinary experience; the view was simply amazing and the ideal way to unwind.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free internet access
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Currency exchange
Sundry/Convenience shop
Gift/Newsstand

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Room service
Car hire
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities

Room features

In-room safe
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
AM/FM alarm clock

Africa House Hotel Location

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Map view

Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

City landmarks

Landmark

Old Dispensary

2400 ft

Museum

House of Wonders

2400 ft

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

2400 ft

Historic Site

Stone Town

2400 ft

Museum

Sultan's Palace

2400 ft

Landmark

Hamamni Persian Baths

2400 ft

Market

Darajani Market

2400 ft

Landmark

The Peace Memorial Museum

2700 ft

Landmark

Mercury House

2400 ft

Park

Forodhani Park

2400 ft

Church

Old Slave Market

2400 ft

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

2100 ft

Landmark

Marahubi Palace

2200 ft

Landmark

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

2400 ft

Landmark

Kiponda

2400 ft

Landmark

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

2100 ft

Landmark

Malindi Mosque

2700 ft

Church

Christ Church

2400 ft

Landmark

Hurumzi Street

2400 ft

Landmark

Slave Chambers

2400 ft

Nearby

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

1600 ft

Kelele Square

700 ft

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

300 ft

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

1700 ft

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

2000 ft

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

1900 ft

Zanzibar

Tippu Tip's House

300 ft

Shangani

500 ft

Vuga

800 ft

Shangani St

Mambo Msiige

800 ft

Restaurants

Sunset Bar at the Africa House

100 ft

Shangani Street

The Beach House Restaurant

400 ft

Shangani Street

Travellers Cafe

300 ft

Kelele Square

Pagoda Chinese Restaurant

400 ft

76 Shangani Street

Al-Bahr TurkIsh Restaurant

400 ft

Shangani Waterfront

Le Spices Rendez-Vous

600 ft

Kenyatta Road/Vuga Street

Stone Town Cafe

700 ft

Kenyatta Road Shangani River

Al Johari

700 ft

116 Shangani

Lazuli

800 ft

Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793

Getting around

City Centre

Zanzibar12 min · 3300 ft

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ)13 min · 5.1 mi

Julius Nyerere (DAR)119 min · 49.2 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-21:00

Check-out

from 10:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Africa House Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 8 verified reviews

5.8/10

Guest rating

38%

Recommend

based on 321 reviews

3.5/5

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