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Jafferji House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Premier Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Premier Suite | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes, bidet
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Reception
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 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩181,805
₩209,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Signature Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Signature Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Jafferji House

Upscale guesthouse 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 body scrub, a facial, 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 like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Jafferji House boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Alchemy Rooftop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jafferji House?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on Oct 6, 2025 start from ₩181,805, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Jafferji House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Jafferji House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Jafferji House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Jafferji House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 50000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jafferji House located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps from House of Wonders, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Freddie Mercury Museum and Old Fort are just steps away.

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