Tarawanda House By Stawi – Stay in Zanzibar, Zanzibar

Tarawanda House By Stawi offers 11 aparthotel-style units, each with a private bathroom, kitchenette, balcony, and city views. The hotel provides a shared kitchen for guest cooking and dining, along with a picnic area for outdoor relaxation. Family rooms accommodate larger groups, and the property includes a garden, terrace, and free bicycle use.

The hotel sits 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The Peace Memorial Museum is 700 metres away, while the House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar, and Hamamni Persian Baths are within walking distance. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km from the property, with a paid airport shuttle service available.

A daily à la carte breakfast is served, featuring fresh fruit, juice, eggs, and a rotating local surprise. The on-site coffee house offers complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day. Grocery deliveries and special diet menus are available upon request, and the hotel also provides fresh fruit to guests.

Guests can book diverse leisure activities, including snorkeling, horseback riding, bike tours, and walking tours on local culture. The hotel offers massage services (back, foot, hand, head, neck) and yoga classes. Evening entertainment and a nightclub/DJ are also available on site.

The property has 24-hour security, CCTV outside, and a no-smoking policy throughout. Guests have access to a shared lounge with TV, board games, and puzzles. Tarawanda House is part of Stawi, an organization committed to preserving Zanzibar's ecosystems, and offers tours of the Stawi botanical gardens.

Location: 400 m from Stone Town Beach, 200 m from St Joseph's Cathedral

Rooms: 11 aparthotel units with private bathroom, kitchenette, balcony

Dining: À la carte breakfast with daily local surprise

Activities: Snorkeling, horseback riding, bike tours, yoga classes

Wellness: Back, foot, hand, head, neck massage available

Community: Stawi conservation group with botanical garden tours