Jafferji House

Property class: 4

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Take advantage of free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Jafferji House. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩154,036
₩177,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

View all photos for Signature Suite

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame and white drapes, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dark wooden wardrobe.

Signature Suite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a sofa with a matching frame, a glass coffee table with books, and a traditional door with intricate metalwork.

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Jafferji House is in Stone Town, a neighborhood 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? Snorkeling and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.
    Shangani Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    5 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 facial, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure. 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), wedding services, and a front-desk safe
    • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
    • Concierge services
    • 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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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 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on Nov 3, 2026 start from ₩154,036, 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?

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, The Ancient Door of Stone Town, and St. Joseph's Cathedral. Freddie Mercury Museum and Old Fort are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Jafferji House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in the Mercury room. The room was fine. The windows are coloured glass with no window coverings so it gets bright when the sun comes up. The walls are thin so you can hear outside noise but it’s not loud. Good air conditioning, fan and there was a mosquito net. There is a sort of mothball smell but that’s likely from bug spray. Staff were nice and courteous. The breakfast was decent and there was a nice view of the Old Fort. The hotel is located in a main tourist shopping area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice boutique hotel located in a very downtown of Stone Town. It is kept in a vintige wooden style, but rooms are fully equipped with AC and safe. The breakfast is served on a top floor terrace with a nice view over surrounding rooftops (photos attached). We spent there two nights, with a warm welcome at reception and we were nicely treated with a typical local appreciation and helpfulness. Rooms were very quiet even when there was a lot of construction ongoing nearby. Location is in a walking distance to any old town attraction.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful. The hotel was very clean. Rooms were good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jafferji is unique in style and the room were very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unique property. Kind staff. Good breakfast. Great aircon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast is horrible. Please improve a little bit. Even mama ntilie Breakfast is better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Jafferji House for 2 nights. The location of the hotel in the heart of Stonetown is awesome, and you can walk to all famous sights of the city. The employees were super friendly and helpful. When we first arrived, the sheets in our room were dirty but they took perfectly care and offered immediately a new room to us, we could even look at 2 other rooms and decide which one we wanted. Also organizing a city tour and the taxi back to the airport, helping with restaurant recommendations, everything was taken care of super fast and efficiently. Since we had to leave before breakfast time, they even offered a breakfast to go option. The room was spacious, equipped with AC and had everything we needed. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The property needs an upgrade. The breakfast quality needs improvement. The dining staff service needs improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.😀
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023