Zanzibar Coffee House – Stay in Zanzibar, Zanzibar
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About the Hotel
Mkunazini Street 1563/64, Zanzibar, 4047,
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Close to Stone Town Beach
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Loved by Zanzibar Coffee House guests
Rooftop breakfast
Welcome coffee drink
Spiced coffee
Heritage room
Coffee memorabilia
"Best brownie that I've ever had!"
Deborah from United States
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"Great location, staff and loved the roof terrace for chilling with a coffee"
Adam from United Kingdom
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"The best parts of this place are the people and the coffee!"
Zsakeba from United States
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"The roof terrace is spectacular with views of the city on comfy sofas."
RichardTelde from Spain
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Boutique Hotel in the Less Touristic Eastern Part of Stone Town with a Rooftop Terrace and Coffee from a Sister Farm
Location & Setting
Zanzibar Coffee House sits in the less touristic eastern part of Stone Town, a 10-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and Shangani Beach. The hotel is located near Darajani Market and the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, putting guests within walking distance of local life. This area offers a quieter base for exploring the maze-like streets and historical buildings of Stone Town.
Rooms & Design
Each of the 8 rooms is individually designed and named after coffee drinks, with antique furnishings sourced from local traders. Rooms feature four-poster beds with mosquito nets, ceiling fans, and air conditioning, blending historical charm with modern comforts. The hotel offers suites, deluxe rooms, twins, and a family room, all decorated with authentic local character.
Coffee & Dining
The hotel's ground-floor café prepares coffee roasted onsite from a sister farm, served by trained baristas. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace, offering seasonal fruit, cereals, and made-to-order omelets or pancakes. Guests can also order meals and snacks from the café menu, including cakes, wraps, and salads, with unlimited coffee available.
Rooftop Terrace & Amenities
The rooftop terrace provides panoramic views over Stone Town and is open to guests for breakfast and as a resident-only lounge after 3:30 PM. An honesty fridge in the common area is stocked with drinks that guests can take on a self-serve basis. The hotel offers free filtered drinking water refill stations and a tea station, reducing plastic bottle use.
Services & Tours
The hotel's concierge can arrange bicycle rentals, walking tours, and local culture classes, as well as spice tours and airport transfers. Staff provide personalized recommendations and bookings for activities, and the 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and laundry services. Guests can also book a guide through the hotel to explore Stone Town and nearby islands like Prison Island.
Highlights
Location: Eastern Stone Town, near Darajani Market
Rooms: 8 individually designed coffee-themed rooms
Coffee: Onsite roasting from sister farm
Dining: Rooftop breakfast with seasonal fruit
Amenities: Honesty fridge and filtered water station