Jafferji House

Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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October 2025

November 2025

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Tomorrow

Oct 6 - Oct 7

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Signature Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Bathrobes

Bidet

Private bathroom

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Separate bath and shower

Bathrobes

Bidet

Private bathroom

37 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located near the beach, Jafferji House is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens 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.

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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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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 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 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 such as:

A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and multilingual staff
Wedding services, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Tour/ticket information
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.

More 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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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
24-hour return 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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
2 floors
Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bidet
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water

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 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

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 EU regulations about consumer rights, 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 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 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on 28 Oct 2025 start from €116.83, including 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?

Checkout 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 away 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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