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About this property
Jafferji House is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of the historical Stone Town. Old Fort and the House of Wonders can both be reached within 200 metres of the property. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathrooms include free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available. Zanzibar Airport is 7.1 km away and the town of Zanzibar is an 8-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zelie
Ireland
“Centrally located, easy to find, man on the door at all times. Beautiful rustic interior, stayed in karma sutra room and princess suite. Breakfast was tasty and plenty on the rooftop.” - Helena
Luxembourg
“In the middle of Stone Town. Very big room with nice deco. Really charming and interesting deco in the whole building, with nice old photographs and sculptures. Good breakfast on the roof top.” - Paolo
Belgium
“It’s a fabulous and fascinating old building with the charms of India. Very friendly and helpful staff.” - Maryanne
Australia
“Breakfast location overlooking the town was lovely and the staff were keen to please and accommodate our needs. The rooms were quite ornate but we liked the cultural difference it offered.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Traditional architecture and lovely paintings, photographs and artefacts which add to the ambience. Rooftop breakfast has amazing views. Staff really helpful and friendly. Perfect location inside Stonetown,” - Franzi
Germany
“The staff was courteous, always friendly and helpful. The Location is perfect to discover stonetown, It is located directly in the center, short walking distance to almost every tourist attraction, but the room itself was quiet and dark and we...” - Teresa
Ireland
“Really beautiful guesthouse right in the heart of Stone town. Staff were lovely & the guesthouse itself is beautiful & relaxing” - Miruna
Tanzania
“This is the best hotel I experienced in Zanzibar (I’m here for 1+ year and traveled the whole island) and maybe even in the world! The vibes are immaculate, the rooms and property are at the highest standards of quality and modernity while still...” - Karin
Netherlands
“great location in the old town beautiful old building beautiful room junior suite” - Elin
Norway
“It`s so beautiful to feel the heritage of this hotell Wish the wall could speak.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Jafferji House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.