Title: Jafferji House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=5373002&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Jafferji House Travelers can retreat to the rooftop terrace with garden views or visit the spa for rejuvenation after wandering through Stone Town's cultural treasures ## Photo gallery for Jafferji House ![Building design - Jafferji House (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/8f4b2f62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi - Jafferji House (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/01f36a8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premier Suite | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes, bidet - Jafferji House (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/42e3c376.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Jafferji House (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/c3bef61c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Jafferji House (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/12a0ee68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Jafferji House in Stone Town's center offers an upscale retreat with breakfast included. Guests enjoy the rooftop terrace overlooking gardens or relax at the spa. Multilingual staff helps plan tours and provides dry cleaning, creating a comfortable experience praised by visitors. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping £103 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=5373002&PinnedHotelID=5373002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Signature Suite ![Signature Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/e63d457a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Suite ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Private bathroom Bidet Shower/bath combination - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Suite ![Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373100/5373002/de2d53b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Suite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Private bathroom Bidet Separate bath and shower - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Jafferji-House-And-Spa.h5373002.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Jafferji-House-And-Spa.h5373002.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near the beach, Jafferji House is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Masingini Forest and Shangani Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) [View more Guest houses in Zanzibar Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Guest-Houses.d6143849-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16213%2C39.18908&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YSMmAj0cD4muIEd-cVHUye_5w80=) 170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town ### What's nearby - House of Wonders \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Forodhani Gardens \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Old Fort \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Shangani Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Slave Market \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬4 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Jafferji House Upscale guest house located in Stone Town At Jafferji House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a body wrap. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. You'll also find perks such as: - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and wedding services - Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a front desk safe - Multilingual staff - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Jafferji House boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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check-in end time: 10:00 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TZS 50000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Jafferji Jafferji House Jafferji House Zanzibar Town Jafferji Zanzibar Town Jafferji House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town Jafferji House Guesthouse Jafferji House Spa Jafferji House Spa Jafferji House Guesthouse Jafferji House Zanzibar Town Jafferji House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jafferji House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Jafferji House? ### How much is parking at Jafferji House? ### What time is check-in at Jafferji House? ### What time is check-out at Jafferji House? ### Does Jafferji House provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Jafferji House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Jafferji House Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 100 8 - Good 70 6 - Okay 22 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### LeKeitha 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. ##### LeKeitha Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience ##### Mark Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marion 17 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Jafferji is unique in style and the room were very spacious ##### Marion Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liselotte 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location in the heart of Stone town Cool place! Nice room, exellent service and great location! ##### Liselotte Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Louisa 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel right in the middle of all of the shops. Very convenient, quiet and comfortable. Beautiful rooftop terrace!! ##### Louisa Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jana 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The staff was very helpful with everything we needed. Good location within Stonetown. Walkable distance to a lot of historical sites and shopping. ##### jana Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 17 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel was very clean. Rooms were good size. ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clement 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful heritage hotel in the center of Stone Town, close to many attractions. Room was super large and carefully decorated with local artifacts and furniture. I loved the breakfast on the rooftop with a 365 degree view of the city! Special call to the staff who was very friendly, attentive and who helped us organize a car transfer to our next destination. ##### Clement Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk 26 Sept 2024 Unique property. Kind staff. Good breakfast. Great aircon! ##### Dirk Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Jafferji House exceeded expectations as a historic location owned and decorated by a noted artistic figure, originally a family home, right in the centre of a World Heritage site. Individual rooms are in themselves notably special. The professionalism and dedication of the desk staff was the icing on a very rich experience. ##### Stephen Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Another great “go to” property in Stone Town”! Rooms were comfortable with it’s own and unique Art/Decor. Perched in heart of Stone Town for those who prefer “proximity” to all that Stone Town has to offer and want be close to the “heartbeat” of Stone Town. ##### Patrick Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 2 Mar 2024 Liked: Staff & service #### Stone town Not a four star, but a nice place with a mot of atmosphere. Internet could be better. Great and helpful staff. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property was very nostalgic and romantic perfectly positioned to tour Stone Town. Best part was Manal at the front desk. She was so friendly and helped us with so many things during our stay. The hotel should pay her more money cause she is worth her wait in gold! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Jafferji House is located in the heart of Stone Town, conveniently located in the labyrinth of streets full of cool doors and shops catering to tourists. Jafferji House has a colonial era Africa vibe, filled with interesting antiques and curiosities. The rooftop breakfast dining room is a lovely peaceful spot to start the day, with 360 degree views of the town and the ocean. Rooms ate large and each one has unique charm. is unreliable. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Accessibility note: this is an old mansion, so lots of stairs/uneven walkways. ##### Kristin Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We wanted to stay in Stonetown in an authentic hotel. Dating from the 1880s we found our place. It was just down a very narrow street from the Freddy Mercury House. It helped to have their staff pick us up from the airport. The rooftop restaurant had a great view of the ocean and town. We ate the special dinner. It was expensive but with so many authentic courses and flavors it was well worth. This is not a glamorous place, but very real. The AC worked well and the room was comfortable. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chantelle 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The ##### chantelle Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Asad 11 Jul 2025 The property needs an upgrade. The breakfast quality needs improvement. The dining staff service needs improvement. ##### Asad Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yonina 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Stay We had a wonderful stay at the Jafferji House. Rooms were large and clean, excellent AC and good wifi (although limited availability in the room, moreso in the lobby). Nice included rooftop breakfast and kind and helpful staff. Would definitely return! ##### Yonina Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michaela 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Accommodation with atmosphere The accommodation is located right in the center of Stone Town in narrow streets. It definitely has an atmosphere. Very helpful worker at the reception and the view at breakfast. ##### Michaela Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Styled well boutique It was eclectic however the air condition didn’t work so great. Other than that, it was quite lovely… assuming you’d like ethnic stylings… Which I do. It’s history.😀 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3C6081C3ED7F5059A9942C60A67E5E920796E75F1718031358923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/BA081272C54D3AC6C4F6E8F4A28B204A9AFF64B91718031369168.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/627E7347E213886DF515741ED70025E8056FE8CB1718031356027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sonia Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dionna 2 Jul 2024 Disliked: Amenities This place was average. Very quaint and charming. Breakfast was lacking and the room linens didn't seem very clean. There were stains on the pillow cases and sitting areas. There's also a fee that that require in cash in addition to the regular payment and they hound you if you don't have cash to pay it right away. Overall, cute place but not really my kind of comfort. ##### Dionna Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was great, except the noise coming from other rooms. I was in the Out of Africa room and could hear loud footsteps and conversations of the people above me at 4am. I think the walls must be very thin. Otherwise, very nice place. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Paige 20 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Disappointing Stay Despite a Great Location We recently stayed at a 4-star hotel in Stone Town and, unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. The staff were friendly, but not particularly proactive or helpful when issues arose. While we appreciated the warm demeanor, the service didn’t quite meet the standard you’d expect from a hotel rated at this level. Breakfast was served on the rooftop, which did offer a lovely view of the city and ocean—a definite highlight. However, the breakfast options were quite limited, and the overall quality was underwhelming. Our biggest disappointment was with the room itself. We stayed in the “Living Stone” room, which looked charming and character-filled in the online photos. In reality, the room was fairly basic and lacked any of the charm or ambiance we had anticipated. It felt rather plain and unremarkable. Cleanliness was a significant issue. Upon arrival, we discovered the bed linens were dirty and had to request that the bed be remade—a surprising oversight. Even after that, the overall cleanliness left much to be desired. To make matters worse, the bathroom had a persistent sewage odor that was impossible to ignore. While the hotel has potential—particularly with its rooftop and central location—it fell short in areas that really matter: cleanliness, comfort, and value for money. Sadly, we left feeling disappointed and wouldn’t return or recommend it to others without significant improvements. ##### Paige Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Patrick 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall a great experience but Air conditioner was not working my entire stay. I originally purchased a superior room but was offered a single without compensation or adjustment for what I paid. Was ultimately given the room I paid for yet without functioning air conditioning. This made my stay very comfortable especially considering the high heat and humidity in the area. ##### Patrick Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### line marie 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Rommet er er delt inn i mange høyder, med terskler og trapper. Det er ingen standard for hvor høyt ett trinn er. Jeg falt på vei til toalettet på natten, da jeg feilvurderte trinnet. Grunnen var at jeg så treverket, men ikke høyden på de hvite flisene som var lik gulvet. 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