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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Zanzibar City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maryanne
    Australia 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 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 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...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Jafferji House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Light therapy
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Dutch
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Jafferji House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Cash Jafferji House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Jafferji House

    • Guests staying at Jafferji House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Halal
      • À la carte

    • Jafferji House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Body treatments
      • Walking tours
      • Foot massage
      • Manicure
      • Spa facilities
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Full body massage
      • Beauty Services
      • Body wrap
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Head massage
      • Pedicure
      • Back massage
      • Cooking class
      • Couples massage
      • Facial treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Happy hour
      • Hand massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Light therapy
      • Neck massage

    • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Jafferji House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Jafferji House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Jafferji House include:

      • Suite
      • Double

    • Jafferji House is 1.3 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Jafferji House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.