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Kiponda B&B

3.0 star property
3-star B&B in Stone Town

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Balcony
Exterior
Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Restaurant
Shower, towels
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

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758 Nyumba Ya Moto Street, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market8 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)22 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Double Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Heart of Zanzibar Town.With a stay at this Stone Town B&B, you'll be steps from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Shakti Temple. House of Wonders and Zanzibar Night Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Old Fort - 4 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 3 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 6 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 4 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse - 4 min walk

About this property

Kiponda B&B

3-star B&B in Stone Town
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kiponda B&B. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Kiponda B&B offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 16 and May 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kiponda B&B

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 20388.16 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kiponda B&B Zanzibar Town
Kiponda Zanzibar Town
Kiponda
Kiponda B&B Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Kiponda B&B Zanzibar Town
Kiponda B&B Bed & breakfast
Kiponda B&B Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kiponda B&B to the airport?

Kiponda B&B is 5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kiponda B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kiponda B&B.

How close is Kiponda B&B to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 10-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kiponda B&B offer free breakfast?

Kiponda B&B offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kiponda B&B?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Kiponda B&B?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kiponda B&B?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Kiponda B&B have a pool?

Kiponda B&B does not have a pool.

Does Kiponda B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Kiponda B&B to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Kiponda B&B is 0.7 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Kiponda B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to explore Stone Town!
We had a lovely time at Kiponda, the location is amazing for exploring Stone Town and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. We loved the rooftop view from the restaurant. Breakfast was fine but with limited options. Lovely place, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kihun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Gothenburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
is is the perfect budget alternative in the heart of Stone town and quiet, safe and peaceful. The breakfast on the nice terrace is good and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: - staff were lovely and helpful, very accommodating - good location - historical building Needs Improvement: - our room was terribly small. For just a little more $$, we could have stayed at another hotel with more spacious rooms. But it is an old building... - breakfast was okay, but I’d like to see them add some pancakes and spreads to the menu, potatoes and a meat (sausage?) too. Coffee Bodum-style, which I appreciated. - internet seems to be intermittent, but this was a problem at many places we stayed. Ask the staff to reset the modem or turn it off or whatever the guy did when we asked why it wasn’t working. On another note, I had read through reviews before booking and saw there were a few comments about cockroaches. I didn’t see even one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Sondre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go somewhere else
Awful place in poor condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019