Title: Ella's Swahili house in old town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=122127998&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ella's Swahili house in old town ## Photo gallery for Ella's Swahili house in old town ![Interior - Ella's Swahili house in old town (Bagamoyo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122128000/122127998/0eed1908.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ella's Swahili house in old town (Bagamoyo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122128000/122127998/51ff0c9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ella's Swahili house in old town (Bagamoyo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122128000/122127998/1a401256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ella's Swahili house in old town (Bagamoyo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122128000/122127998/685c0130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ella's Swahili house in old town (Bagamoyo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122128000/122127998/5f704541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ella's Swahili house in old town provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £109 includes taxes & fees 28 Feb - 1 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ella's Swahili house in old town Built in 1840, this six bedroom house 5 minutes walk away from the beach, has retained many of the features of traditional Swahili design: a spacious roof-top verandah; Zanzibar beds and high beamed ceilings. The house has two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms; there are three single bedrooms and a twin bedroom. There's a bathroom downstairs and a bed settee upstairs. There are ceiling fans in every room. Upstairs there's a cooker, fridge/freezer and a washing machine. The house is in the bustling old town and 5 mins walk from the beach, the market and a few lovely restaurants. It is easy to feel part of the community. Guests are able to park within a walled garden. A night watchman is employed to look after your car and the house. Guest access Jackie the housekeeper will meet you and show you around the house on arrival. Other things to note Our home is situated in Old town Bagamoyo near three mosques and during Ramadan, in particular, it can be noisy at night. The fishermen also take their breakfast around 6am at a cafe just outside the house and they tell lots of loud and humorous stories first thing in the morning! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Solar energy ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 5 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Bagamoyo is home to this holiday home. Local points of interest include Holy Ghost Mission, Bagamoyo District Hospital, and Bagamoyo Beach. 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