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Jafferji House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Jafferji House in Stone Town's center offers an upscale retreat with breakfast included. Guests enjoy the rooftop terrace overlooking gardens or relax at the spa. Multilingual staff helps plan tours and provides dry cleaning, creating a comfortable experience praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is RM575
RM662 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Signature Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Jafferji House is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪taraab - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Jafferji House

Upscale guest house located in Stone Town
At Jafferji House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body scrub or a body wrap. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Jafferji House boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Alchemy Rooftop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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 staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Jafferji House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jafferji House?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on 14 Sept 2025 start from RM 575.46, 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.

How much is parking at Jafferji House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Jafferji House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Jafferji House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Jafferji House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 50000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jafferji House located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps away from House of Wonders, St. Joseph's Cathedral and Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort and Jaw's Corner are just steps away.

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Reviews

Jafferji House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeKeitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Asad

The property needs an upgrade. The breakfast quality needs improvement. The dining staff service needs improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jafferji is unique in style and the room were very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jana

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

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right in the middle of all of the shops. Very convenient, quiet and comfortable. Beautiful rooftop terrace!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Unique property. Kind staff. Good breakfast. Great aircon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Accommodation with atmosphere

The accommodation is located right in the center of Stone Town in narrow streets. It definitely has an atmosphere. Very helpful worker at the reception and the view at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Styled well boutique

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.😀
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dionna

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

line marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rommet er er delt inn i mange høyder, med terskler og trapper. Det er ingen standard for hvor høyt ett trinn er. Jeg falt på vei til toalettet på natten, da jeg feilvurderte trinnet. Grunnen var at jeg så treverket, men ikke høyden på de hvite flisene som var lik gulvet. Jeg slo meg kraftig.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Claes Henrik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riku

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024