Jafferji House
OUR SAY
A heritage hideaway that makes you feel embedded in Stone Town. It’s intimate and rooted, with spa downtime and a rooftop escape when the alleys get intense.
We chose this hotel because it offers a true Stone Town mood, not a generic city base. The historic setting does the heavy lifting, and the spa and rooftop give you a way to slow the day down without leaving the building. (Tripadvisor)
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Jafferji House is a 4-star hotel located in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Jafferji House is Stone Town at its most intimate: a heritage building with character in every corner, from carved details to the sense of history in the walls. Rather than feeling like a standard hotel, it reads as a private home that happens to welcome you in, with suites that lean into atmosphere over minimalism. There’s a spa element for downtime, and the rooftop is a useful escape hatch when the streets below get hot and loud. It suits travellers who want their stay to feel rooted in place, with a slower pace and a little romance to the setting. If you like the idea of coming “home” to calm after the intensity of Stone Town, this is a smart pick. (Tripadvisor)
What is the hotel's Price Point?
How many rooms does Jafferji House have?
What are the Check-In and Check-Out times?
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14:00/10:00
What Have Other Guests Said About This Hotel?
Guests tend to feel like they’ve stayed inside a story, with the comfort of being personally hosted.
Dreamer's
Verdict
Staying here must feel like stepping into a different century, in the best way. It’s a 1912 colonial building with a courtyard that instantly slows you down, then you’ve got that rooftop where the ocean reminds you you’re on an island. The rooms are bold and colourful, like someone translated Zanzibar’s spice history into fabric and paint.
Stay Score
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Insider Tips
Spend an hour on the rooftop at dusk, then wander out for dinner once the heat drops and the alleys start to glow.
Hotel Location
This is deep in the heart of Stone Town, so the neighbourhood is the main attraction and walking is the default. After landing at Zanzibar (ZNZ), take a short car transfer into the old town, then expect the final approach to be on foot through narrow lanes. From here, the Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens are easy to reach, and you’re close to the waterfront sights that anchor most first-time Stone Town itineraries. To get around beyond the city, organise a driver for a spice farm visit or an island day trip, then return to the calm of the hotel’s heritage atmosphere.
How Close Are Restarants?
Stone Town dining is close by on foot, with plenty of good options within a short walk. (Tripadvisor)
What Is Nearby to Jafferji House?
Deep in Stone Town’s historic core, you’re surrounded by labyrinth streets and quick access to the waterfront, shops, and sights, with the hotel feeling like a quiet pocket inside it all. (Tripadvisor)
Hotel Address: 170 Gizenga St, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Free Wifi
Spa Facilities
Incredible Views
Walkable to Restaurants
City Centre
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