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8.6
/10
Very Good
209 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Jakub
10.0
/ 10
A nice boutique hotel located in a very downtown of Stone Town. It is kept in a vintige wooden style, but rooms are fully equipped with AC and safe. The breakfast is served on a top floor terrace with a nice view over surrounding rooftops (photos attached).
We spent there two nights, with a warm welcome at reception and we were nicely treated with a typical local appreciation and helpfulness.
Rooms were very quiet even when there was a lot of construction ongoing nearby.
Location is in a walking distance to any old town attraction.
LeKeitha
10.0
/ 10
Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights.
Mark
10.0
/ 10
This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience
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170 Gizenga Street, Shangani, Mjini, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania
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170 Gizenga Street, Shangani, Mjini, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania
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General
In Zanzibar Town (Stone Town)
Location
With a stay at Jafferji House in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from House of Wonders and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shangani Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
House of Wonders - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Old Fort - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
People's Palace Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The nearest major airport is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Facilities
Treat yourself with body treatments and facials. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
At Jafferji House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
All facilities in Jafferji House
Common Space
Lobby
Exterior
Bedroom
Others
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Wedding service
- Concierge
General
- Terrace
- Rooftop terrace
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Things to Do
- Garden
Transportation
- Area shuttle with surcharge
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Jafferji House
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Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 10:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
- Airport shuttle fee: TZS 50000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, Beach nearby, Contactless check-in is available, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 10:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Jafferji House | 10 |
Number of floors in Jafferji House | 2 |
Another facilities in Jafferji House | Laundry service, Multilingual staff, Wedding service, Concierge, Terrace |
Frequently asked question in Jafferji House
What are available facilities at Jafferji House?
There are top facilites at Jafferji House such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Jafferji House?
The standard check-in time at Jafferji House is starting from 14:00 - 10:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Jafferji House provide breakfast?
Yes, Jafferji House provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Jafferji House?
Jafferji House is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Jafferji House have?
Jafferji House has 2 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Jafferji House
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8.6
Very Good
From 209 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8
Room Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Service and Facilites
8.8
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Bruno
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
O hotel é um hotel boutique, numa construção antiga que lembra as construções marroquinas. Achei muiot legal o quarto, o banheiro e as comodidades. Pessoal atencioso e cuidadoso. Localização excelente e segura. Vale a pena se hospedar nele. Recomendo a experiência do hotel e do entorno.
Jakub
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
A nice boutique hotel located in a very downtown of Stone Town. It is kept in a vintige wooden style, but rooms are fully equipped with AC and safe. The breakfast is served on a top floor terrace with a nice view over surrounding rooftops (photos attached).
We spent there two nights, with a warm welcome at reception and we were nicely treated with a typical local appreciation and helpfulness.
Rooms were very quiet even when there was a lot of construction ongoing nearby.
Location is in a walking distance to any old town attraction.
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Paige
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We recently stayed at a 4-star hotel in Stone Town and, unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations.
The staff were friendly, but not particularly proactive or helpful when issues arose. While we appreciated the warm demeanor, the service didn’t quite meet the standard you’d expect from a hotel rated at this level.
Breakfast was served on the rooftop, which did offer a lovely view of the city and ocean—a definite highlight. However, the breakfast options were quite limited, and the overall quality was underwhelming.
Our biggest disappointment was with the room itself. We stayed in the “Living Stone” room, which looked charming and character-filled in the online photos. In reality, the room was fairly basic and lacked any of the charm or ambiance we had anticipated. It felt rather plain and unremarkable.
Cleanliness was a significant issue. Upon arrival, we discovered the bed linens were dirty and had to request that the bed be remade—a surprising oversight. Even after that, the overall cleanliness left much to be desired. To make matters worse, the bathroom had a persistent sewage odor that was impossible to ignore.
While the hotel has potential—particularly with its rooftop and central location—it fell short in areas that really matter: cleanliness, comfort, and value for money. Sadly, we left feeling disappointed and wouldn’t return or recommend it to others without significant improvements.
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LeKeitha
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights.
Asad
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The property needs an upgrade. The breakfast quality needs improvement. The dining staff service needs improvement.
chantelle
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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Mark
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience
Marion
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Jafferji is unique in style and the room were very spacious
Clement
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 95 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful heritage hotel in the center of Stone Town, close to many attractions. Room was super large and carefully decorated with local artifacts and furniture.
I loved the breakfast on the rooftop with a 365 degree view of the city! Special call to the staff who was very friendly, attentive and who helped us organize a car transfer to our next destination.
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Dirk
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Unique property. Kind staff. Good breakfast. Great aircon!
Stephen
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 105 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Jafferji House exceeded expectations as a historic location owned and decorated by a noted artistic figure, originally a family home, right in the centre of a World Heritage site. Individual rooms are in themselves notably special. The professionalism and dedication of the desk staff was the icing on a very rich experience.
Louisa
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful hotel right in the middle of all of the shops. Very convenient, quiet and comfortable.
Beautiful rooftop terrace!!
Dionna
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This place was average. Very quaint and charming. Breakfast was lacking and the room linens didn't seem very clean. There were stains on the pillow cases and sitting areas. There's also a fee that that require in cash in addition to the regular payment and they hound you if you don't have cash to pay it right away. Overall, cute place but not really my kind of comfort.
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Kristin
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 115 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Jafferji House is located in the heart of Stone Town, conveniently located in the labyrinth of streets full of cool doors and shops catering to tourists. Jafferji House has a colonial era Africa vibe, filled with interesting antiques and curiosities. The rooftop breakfast dining room is a lovely peaceful spot to start the day, with 360 degree views of the town and the ocean. Rooms ate large and each one has unique charm. is unreliable. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Accessibility note: this is an old mansion, so lots of stairs/uneven walkways.
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Sonia
10.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
It was eclectic however the air condition didn’t work so great. Other than that, it was quite lovely… assuming you’d like ethnic stylings… Which I do. It’s history.😀
Yonina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 134 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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!
Patrick
Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Laura
10.0
/10
Reviewed 142 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel was very clean. Rooms were good size.
Thomas
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 146 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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jana
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 150 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The staff was very helpful with everything we needed. Good location within Stonetown. Walkable distance to a lot of historical sites and shopping.
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