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The Africa House Hotel


Shangani Street, Stone Town, Tanzania
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5 of 5 stars
Businesstravellerem   1 contribution
Uk
Dec 5, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This is our second stay at the Africa House Hotel as the first one was absolutely amazing the staff were so friendly and welcomed us back like long lost friends. We would advise anyone visiting Zanzibar to stay there. Amazing sunset. Superb food and great ambiance. Gio the monkey had grown up quite a bit since we last saw her... more

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3 of 5 stars
Idnas71   10 contributions
Jefferson City, Missouri
Nov 22, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I visited the Africa House Hotel for drinks on the terrace at sunset recently. Was enjoying the atmosphere and view with my friends, and then there was the monkey. I'm not sure, but I think it was a pet of one of the staff members. It was not on a leash, and was running wild among the guests, climbing and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Laura_Jayne82   3 contributions
Muscat, Oman
Oct 22, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Our friends chose the hotel we were to stay at while in Zanzibar, and I'm so glad they chose Africa House Hotel. The hotel is stunning, with a very authentic feel that really makes you think yes, this is Zanzibar. The rooms were very nicely set out and always very clean and tidy after housekeeping had been. The sunset bar... more

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5 of 5 stars
cathmath   2 contributions
Denver
Sep 29, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

If this is your only trip to Zanzibar, stay here. After walking the streets of Zanzibar for 6 hours, I would not stay anywhere else. Great location. Great beauty. Great history. Have a gin and tonic and watch the dhows sail past as the sun sets into the gorgeous Indian Ocean. Not to be missed! more

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5 of 5 stars
pullanjet   1 contribution
Jordan
Sep 26, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1
person found this review helpful

I arrived at the Africa House with my crew for a 2 night stop having flown the jet down from Dubai. This is not the usual style of Hotel that executive jet crews would normally stay in. All three of us were blown away by the hospitality and friendly atmosphere at this cosy litlte hotel. Ed the manager went out... more

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5 of 5 stars
pashmina1   1 contribution
London
Sep 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The new manager, Ed, is a master chef from California. He has brought some of the delicious recipes he used for Hollywood luminaries to Zanzibar. Try the tuna with sesame seed...the best Ive ever enjoyed.. Or enjoy a Margherita overlooking a crystal-glass sea with Dhows bobbing into the sunset. It's almost unreal it's so beautiful. The restaurant terrace is more... more

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4 of 5 stars
Haynest   3 contributions
Corby
Sep 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

Although there is a backlog of maintenance, this is a fascinating building but not one for mobility restricted. It is ideally placed for sightseeing and access to the airport. Staff go out of their way to please and many are happy to teach Swahili at meal times! The new manager has vision and inspiration and is trying hard to return... more

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4 of 5 stars
frequenttraveller124   1 contribution
Scotland
Sep 10, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Feel like I was in another place after I have read previous reviews, thank goodness I never read them before I got there. The Africa House was marvelous. Centrally located in Stonehouse, it has been beautifful restored to its original character and charm. With unique and original features of old Zanzibari map painted on the ceiling and incorporating the majlis.... more

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5 of 5 stars
erikeleven11   2 contributions
new york
Aug 18, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I've stayed at the Africa House many times. When I leave, all I can think about is returning. The rooms are beautiful and the entire place is exactly what you're looking for when you think of Zanzibar. I tell all of me friends and colleagues that they should forget the islands everyone goes to and instead head to Zanzibar. I... more

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1 of 5 stars
darius64   1 contribution
london
Aug 11, 2009 | Trip type: Business
2
people found this review helpful

Myself and business companion stayed at this hotel as the Serena,which was fully booked,was not available it and was a last minute choice.The website for African House looked fine and so did the hotel when we checked in.Then the problems really started. The rooms are very tired,you cannot make international calls from your room and the internet service is very... more

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Address: Shangani Street, Stone Town, Tanzania