Zanzibar Coffee House — Hotel in Mkunazini

We only stayed here one night but I was so impressed. The attention to detail is seen everywhere from the service to the accommodation to the heart-shaped bread at breakfast. At check-in you are given a welcome drink of your choice off the menu and are given details of the town including a map to orient yourself in the maze of Stonetown and are given the secret knock to get in after hours (5pm for Ramadan). The building and rooms are full of charm in the converted old house. The room itself if so beautifully decorated and appointed with pretty glass bottles of mineral water (refillable in the hallway by the hot tea station), containers of q-tips and cotton balls, spice hand soap, cool light gauze robes, and nice cold aircon. We were even surprised with turn-down service when we returned from dinner.

We cooled ourselves with an iced coffee with ice cream and lime coconut lassi - yes, can recommend both. The chocolate coffee cake, meh. The included rooftop breakfast was wonderful and again very thoughtful with heart shaped bread, semi-frozen juice and latte art. Plenty of food. Fruit, pastries, coffee, and choice of breakfast (we got an omelet and pancakes).

Your taxi has to park in the carpark and you walk by the big Darajani Bazaar market to get to the hotel so be aware of this if you have a lot of luggage. There is no lift/elevator but the staff will help you with your luggage. No smoking on the rooftop. The location is otherwise...

We stayed at the Coffee House Hotel, located right in the center of Stone Town, just a short walk from the Mkunazimi market. Our taxi dropped us off a few dozen meters away at Darajani Market, as cars can't access the narrow alleys leading to the hotel. Thankfully, the driver and a few friendly locals helped us carry our luggage to the entrance. |At first, the area didn’t give the best impression—it felt a bit chaotic and perhaps even unsafe. However, that turned out to be a completely wrong assumption. Once we settled in and stepped out to explore the vibrant streets around the Mkunazimi market, filled with souvenir shops and local life, we fell in love with the atmosphere.|The hotel itself is delightful. The rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and also equipped with fans, all furnished in beautiful Arab-style decor. We were welcomed with complimentary drinks, which was a lovely touch.|There’s a café on the ground floor, but the real highlight is the rooftop terrace, where we had an excellent breakfast the next morning. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay.|All in all, it was a wonderful experience and a perfect introduction to Zanzibar and Stone Town.|The only downside: there are quite a few stairs. If you have mobility issues, this hotel might not be...

The accommodation is located in the heart of Stonetown and can only be reached on foot (the alleys are too narrow for taxis to navigate the last few meters). It is ideally situated for immersing yourself in the hustle and bustle of the merchants and shops and exploring the historic buildings and squares. ||The entire house is beautifully decorated with coffee-themed exhibits. ||||The building itself, with its stately staircase and old wooden stairs (note: you have to carry your own luggage!), gives visitors an impression of the old sultan's palaces. The rooms are very tastefully furnished with wooden beds and other furniture with a historical flair. But be careful with the “Macciato” double room: the building's generator is located directly in front of the window. It is very noisy and does not allow you to sleep (well). ||||The best thing about the Zanzibar Coffeehouse is definitely the rooftop with its magnificent view over the city. The service up there is first-class and very warm. The breakfast with fresh fruit, juice, delicious jam, and eggs/pancakes tastes great, and of course, the coffee is excellent too.||||We really enjoyed it and would love to come back to the Coffeehouse on our next stay.One point deduction only because of the noise from...