Zava House Stone Town Hotel - Zanzibar

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Zava House Stone Town Hotel - Zanzibar
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Breakfast10.0
Staff9.2
Location9.1
Value for money8.6
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.4
Free WiFi7.3
Who stays here
Solo29%
Couples27%
Families27%
Groups17%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Breakfast10.0
Staff9.2
Location9.1
Value for money8.6
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.4
Free WiFi7.3
Who stays here
Solo29%
Couples27%
Families27%
Groups17%

Zava House Stone Town Hotel - Budget-friendly Stone Town accommodation with private entrance and in-room kitchens

Accommodations with Private Kitchen Facilities

Zava House Stone Town Hotel offers double and triple rooms with private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, including a refrigerator, toaster, and tea and coffee maker. Each room has city views and a ceiling fan for cooling. The private entrance provides direct access from the street for added guest convenience.

Shared Kitchen & Dining

Guests have direct access to a fully equipped shared kitchen for cooking meals. The hotel does not serve breakfast, but the shared kitchen and nearby restaurants within a 5-minute walk provide breakfast and other meal options. A tea and coffee maker is available in each room for morning convenience.

24-Hour Front Desk & Guest Services

The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. A tour desk assists with excursion bookings, and a paid airport shuttle service is available. The staff, notably manager Shafii, provides recommendations for local shops, ATMs, and transportation.

Prime Location in Stone Town

The hotel is located a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and within walking distance of Old Fort of Zanzibar, House of Wonders, and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The property is on a quiet street but close to the main road connecting central Stone Town. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km away, with a paid shuttle service.

Value & Guest Ratings

Guest reviews highlight the value for money, with a 10/10 rating from solo travelers and families. The staff's helpfulness and the quiet, secure location receive consistent praise. The hotel offers free WiFi and free street parking for guests.

  • Rooms: Private entrance and in-room kitchen with refrigerator and toaster
  • Location: 4-minute walk to Stone Town Beach, near Old Fort and House of Wonders
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and paid airport shuttle
  • Value: High guest ratings with 10/10 reviews
  • Kitchen: Shared kitchen available for cooking
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Kannada, Swahili, Ukrainian
Building
Number of rooms:7
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Rooms and availability

Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Private Bathroom Triple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Family Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Shared kitchen

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Essential information about Zava House Stone Town Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 26 £
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
✈️ Distance to airport 7.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
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Gallery
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Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
440 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
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Marahubi Palace
490 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
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Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
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Shangani
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Tippu Tip's House
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Church
Christ Church
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Vuga
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Restaurant
Lukmaan Restaurant
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Restaurant
Flavours Caffe
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Puzzle Coffee Shop
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Restaurant
Znz Msuo Juice Bar
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Tamu Italian Ice Cream
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Restaurant
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Reviews of Zava House Stone Town Hotel

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