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Habari House

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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102 Shangani St.,, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Comfort Single Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Single Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Triple Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, City View, Mezzanine | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, City View, Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Habari House is next to Mbweni Ruins and People's Palace Museum. This 4-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a full-service spa and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Habari House

Guests of Habari House enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. Transportation is made easy with a beach shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, local meal delivery service, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Free newspapers, safes, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Habari Hammam. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 2.97 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Habari House Hotel
Habari House Zanzibar Town
Habari House Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Habari House?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Nakupenda Beach and Mbweni Ruins, and within a short walk of Shangani Beach. You'll also find Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Habari House?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Habari House on May 6, 2026 start from $88, 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.

Will I be able to park at Habari House?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is a spa located at Habari House?

Habari Hammam is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, and mud baths.

Does Habari House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Habari House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Habari House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Habari House a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a chef service and in-room massages as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Habari House?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Habari House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Habari House serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Habari House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Habari House.

Are there connecting rooms at Habari House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Habari House?

The closest major airport to Habari House is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.8 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Habari House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Habari House.

Habari House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good accommodation, culturally unique property, highly convenient location for a tourist. price was a bit high.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an astonishing place! Really friendly staff and the owners are lovely. Well run and clearly a lot of thought has gone into the communal spaces to make them as inviting and relaxing as possible. The bedroom was great and had everything we needed and the location is fantastic - a little back from the main streets so nice and quiet but close to everything you want to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, DuPont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
located at the heart of Shangani, a walking distance from the sea front, Forodhani and Darajani. Small quaint property with a home feel, my kind of thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place!

Traditional stone town house hotel with a really warm welcome from the lovely family who own it. Great location with an easy safe short walk to the main hotspots and the night food market and sea jumping zone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Zanzibar Home Away from Home

We can't say enough good things about our stay at Habari House. My husband and I travel quite a bit and never have we stayed somewhere with such gracious hosts as G and Lucy. They welcomed us in and made sure we were comfortable and had all we needed. In fact, when I mentioned that my mattress was a bit firm, they went out and got a new mattress and a foam topper to ensure I would have a good night's sleep. I didn't want them to go to the trouble, but they graciously insisted. The breakfast each morning was scrumptious. The freshly made juice was such a treat. One morning we had an early departure time for a tour, and they thoughtfully prepared a boxed breakfast to take with us. We were so grateful for that! G and Lucy and the entire staff is enough reason for me to recommend staying here but Habari House itself is beautiful and well maintained. The rooms (our kids were in a separate room) were clean and comfortable. The restaurant/courtyard area has such a cool vibe. It was a place that was easy to just stay and linger in conversation. Habari House is also in a fantastic location. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get to the heart of Stone Town in just a few minutes' walk. Each night, upon returning to Habari House after a day of excursions, it honestly felt like coming home. G and Lucy are such beautiful people and have created more than just a hotel, but a place of community and rest. - Lance and Julie Clark (Texas)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Lucy und Gary sind wundervolle Gastgeber empfehlen selber nur Restaurants und Ausflüge, die sie selber getestet und für gut befunden haben.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

akito

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2回目

ヌングイビーチとパジェビーチに2週間滞在してストーンタウンで2泊しました。前回と同じホテルですが、便利な立地です。ストーンタウンの中心です。スタッフさんも親切　Wi-Fiも問題なし。食事も美味しい。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

akito

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

初めてのザンジバル

スイートルームの予約がホテルの都合でファミリールームとシングルルームに変更された。そのため無料の夕食が4人分サービスされたので問題ありませんでした。部屋は綺麗で広く清潔　ただしファミリールームのエアコンが冷えないからそこだけ問題です。オーナーの方も親切　ストーンタウンの中心でどこも徒歩圏内　おすすめします。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Koselig

Kjempe hyggelige ansatte og eiere! Flotte rom, vi hadde topp suiten som var romslig og fin. Eneste minuset var mygg og insekt når man skulle spise i cafeen på kvelden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place with really nice host-couple

We (me, my husband and three boys from the age 3 to 9) left our all-inclusive resort on the east coast (Uroa) to stay 2 nights in vivid Stone Town. The Habari House was our choice because of its centrsl location with only a short walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed this part of the journey and recommend the Habari House to everyone, who wants to experience Stone Town for more than just a day-trip! And if you visit Zanzibar, I believe you should! The hosts (a couple with a small child) are the sweetest souls: warm, kind and generous. My husband had some stomach pain, when we arrived, and the host went out to find him Jægermeister late at night. 5 stars for effort and for making us feel more than welcome. We hope to return one day and maybe have time to sit down and have dinner with these sweet, beautiful people. The room was nice, breakfast was so so (but 5 stars for effort and goodwill), location was perfect and our overall experience was superb. <3
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt boutique hotell med fantastisk personal.

Uppskattade framför allt servicen. Ägaren och övriga personalen var extremt service minded och hjälpte oss med allt vi behövde. Hotellet ligger centralt i Stone Town, det har en trevlig liten restaurang med väldigt god mat, hotellet är jättemysigt och mycket prisvärt. Rekommenderar det varmt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025