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Jafferji House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house in Stone Town

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Premier Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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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 | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Signature Suite

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Suite

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town guesthouse, you'll be steps from Old Fort and Jaw's Corner. House of Wonders and Freddie Mercury Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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

4-star guest house in Stone Town
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 guesthouse can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town guesthouse 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 is 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and bidets.

This Zanzibar Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 onsite 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 each 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

How close is Jafferji House to the airport?

Jafferji House is 4.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jafferji House?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on Jun 9, 2024 start from $126.0, excluding 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.

Does Jafferji House have an airport shuttle?

Jafferji House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TZS 50000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Jafferji House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 5-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jafferji House offer free breakfast?

Jafferji House offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Jafferji House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Jafferji House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Jafferji House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Jafferji House have a pool?

Jafferji House does not have a pool.

Does Jafferji House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Jafferji House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body scrubs, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Jafferji House to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Jafferji House is 0.7 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Jafferji House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

jana

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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