Jafferji House

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8.6Very good · 263

170 Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Good sized room Very clean Boutique style Breakfast was lovely Desk staff were very helpful” · 10.0, Thu 29 Jan

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeNon-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskHeatingTerraceFamily rooms

Location 9.3Excellent location

170 Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

From the airport (ZNZ)
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What guests say

8.6

Very good
263 verified reviews

Cleanliness7.8

Service9.3

Location9.3

Room Quality8.3

Amenities8.8

Value for Money8.8

Food and Beverage7.8

Overall Experience8.8

In short. Some comments about a lack of attention to cleaning.

Claudine, AU · Couple4.0

Tue 13 Oct + Location − Bathroom window easily opened from outside, adjoining roof. We did not feel secure inside room. Rooms very dark and internet very weak. Receptionist even had to stand outside of main entrance to...

Raunak, Tanzania · Couple9.0

Wed 7 Oct + Very good location. Centrally located

Cinzia, United Kingdom · Couple10.0

Sun 30 Aug Charme and character in the city centre + Beautiful hotel with plenty of character, charme and unique style. Kind, friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast with fresh products. Located in the heart of the city centre, close to everything. − N/a

shaffiqd20236.0

Sun 9 Aug Jafferji House Stonetown & Jafferji Beach Retreat Matemwe + Jafferji House Stone Town & Jafferji Beach Retreat We stayed at both Jafferji House in Stone Town and Jafferji Beach Retreat in Matemwe, and while both properties have their strengths, our experiences were quite different. Jafferji House Stone Town has an...

Passport08677645434, AT8.0

Sat 25 Jul Nice hotel in the centre of Stone Town + Located in an old Arab house, the hotel has character but … something was missing. Our room was large and so was the bed. But, essentially, there was no window and the toilet was separated from the rest of the room by a simple curtain. The breakfast was...

tmathyse, DU4.0

Tue 14 Jul Urgent update to hotel and service needed + The place is not well maintained - there is a moldy smell in the rooms we had. The breakfast is not ok (white bread and a egg on request) and the coffee was undrinkable. Basically hotel in need of an boost in this prime location and old heritage house.

Christopher, United Kingdom · Couple10.0

Tue 30 Jun Lovely tradtional stonetown hotel with great atmosphere + Great traditional zanzibar vibe and a very central location. The front desk were especially friendly and helpful and the rooms were large and full of character. − The view isn't great but that is the same for most hotels in stonetown

Antonique, BE · Solo8.0

Sun 15 Mar Wonderful authentic place to stay in middle of Stonetown with lovely staff + In the middle of stonetown and authentic − Noise from the street at night

Sheehy, IE · Couple10.0

Mon 9 Feb + Location. Staff. Character.

Rachel, United Kingdom · Family10.0

Thu 29 Jan Old style boutique + Good sized room Very clean Boutique style Breakfast was lovely Desk staff were very helpful − Nothing

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

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About the hotel

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Experience

Discover the charm of Jafferji House, a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of historic Stone Town. Explore nearby landmarks like the Old Fort and House of Wonders just steps away from our doorstep.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities

Indulge in comfort with our air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, satellite channels, and convenient tea-and-coffee facilities. Unwind in style in the private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location and Complimentary Wi-Fi

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi as you explore the vibrant surroundings. With Zanzibar Airport a short 7.1 km away and the town just an 8-minute drive, Jafferji House offers both accessibility and serenity.

Book your stay at Jafferji House now for an unforgettable experience in Stone Town.

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM

Check outBefore 10:00 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

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Managed byNot Available

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From the hotel

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

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These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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