Jafferji House

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

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Premier Suite | Living area
Premier Suite | Bathroom
Reception
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
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 NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Room options

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Signature Suite

Highlights

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

Superior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 (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 facial, a body scrub 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), a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • 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

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)

More

  • 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

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 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

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 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 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 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji House on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$267.55, 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 Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort and Jaw's Corner are just steps away.

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