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Jafferji House

Shangani, Mjini

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.223 by the guests who stayed here.

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5.0/524 Dec 2025

Jakub

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.

5.0/57 Nov 2025

Daniel • Couple Trip

Trevlig personal, vi bodde i superior svit, dwt var rent och fräsht men badrummet luktade lite konstigt. Jg hade gärna bott här igen.

5.0/529 Jul 2025

LeKeitha • Solo Trip

Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights.

5.0/512 Jun 2025

chantelle • Trip with Friends

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5.0/57 Apr 2025

Mark • Solo Trip

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

5.0/510 Nov 2024

Clement • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/526 Sep 2024

Dirk

Unique property. Kind staff. Good breakfast. Great aircon!

5.0/55 Sep 2024

Stephen • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/528 Jun 2024

Kristin • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/510 Jun 2024

Sonia • Solo Trip

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.😀

5.0/54 Mar 2024

Liselotte • Family Trip

Cool place! Nice room, exellent service and great location!

5.0/512 Feb 2024

Yonina

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!

5.0/517 Dec 2023

Laura

Staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel was very clean. Rooms were good size.

5.0/522 Oct 2023

jana • Family Trip

The staff was very helpful with everything we needed. Good location within Stonetown. Walkable distance to a lot of historical sites and shopping.

5.0/513 Oct 2023

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/51 Sep 2023

Patrick • Solo Trip

Another great “go to” property in Stone Town”! Rooms were comfortable with it’s own and unique Art/Decor. Perched in heart of Stone Town for those who prefer “proximity” to all that Stone Town has to offer and want be close to the “heartbeat” of Stone Town.

5.0/528 May 2022

Kristin • Family Trip

This is a charming boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town. The hotel is full of antiques and quirky details. Easy walk to the waterfront, many shops, the night market. The rooftop breakfast is lovely. Room was comfortable, with good AC and comfortable bed. Spotty wi-fi.

5.0/524 Oct 2021

Adam • Solo Trip

Nice hotel friendly stay and perfect location for exploring stone town

5.0/523 Jan 2021

Rachel • Couple Trip

We had an amazing stay at the Jafferji house. The service was attentive and they gave us some advice for restaurants and to buy our ferry tickets. Location just around the fort is excellent (we were really close to everything we wanted to see), and the building is beautiful ! If I go again in Zanzibar one day, I would definitely choose to stay there. Asante sana !

5.0/529 Oct 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

A very unique hotel! There are lots of antiques and interesting items throughout the hotel. The rooftop view at breakfast was very nice. We stayed in the Mercury Suite which was nice except that there was no phone and reception was a bit of a walk (no elevator). Also the only mirrors were in the upstairs loft (with no outlets nearby). The water in the shower never got very warm no matter how long we let it run, but it was fine in the sinks. Very centrally located hotel and close to a taxi stand.

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170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town, TZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 AM

Check-out10:00

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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. If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Jafferji House

Jafferji House 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.

Jafferji House Facility and Service
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).

Jafferji House 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.

Restaurant and Cafe
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.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - Tue, 18 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children