This review is just about the sunset bar. We stayed at this hotel a few years ago and enjoyed it. This time we were staying elsewhere and decided to go to watch the sunset in their famous sunset bar. The service was absolutely terrible. Shame - but we won't be going back.

Having read various reports on trip adviser, from great to terrible, but having heard good reports (I live in Dar Es Salaam) I thought I'd give it a try for a one night stay this week. First, it's a great location. Second, compared to say the Serena, it's very affordable (I've stayed at Serena and it's good but you need... More

We had the pleasure of staying at Africa House Hotel as part of our honeymoon in December 2012 and had a wonderful stay. The colonial style is evident throughout the entire hotel and is has been beautifully restored. We recommend taking a walk around the complex and looking at the historic photos and decor. We had a room in the... More

I recently stayed in Africa House having stayed 4 nights in the Dhow Palace (across the road) by comparison the room was $50 more expensive, smaller rooms, smaller beds, poor service. I asked to have my window fixed or move rooms as the window would not lock shut & kept swinging & banging all day & they agreed to look... More

It is such a shame that this place is so poorly managed!! It has such potential!!!!! One of the best places for a sunset drinks in all of Stone town!! But the service was shocking!!! Very disinterested staff, that didn't clear the tables, smile or ask you if you wanted a drink!. I would only recommend going for one drink... More

Arguably Stone Towns best location for sunset drinks and dinner with an outstanding view to the west, however the service was appalling - tourists turn up based on it's reputation and leave disappointed. We were there in December and went back twice hoping the poor service was an anomaly. Repeatedly we had to go to the bar to order drinks... More

I recently stayed at africa house on a business trip to zanzibar,i was made most welcome from start to finish.The hotel is old but most charming and the management do there best to keep clean and comfortable.The rooms are basic but in traditional zanzibar style and everything worked nicely adding to the comfort.The bar area views are exeptional looking over... More

This is a beautiful hotel, in a fantastic location, that has the worst management I have seen in my life. I have stayed in many places, some luxurious, some very humble, and never had the impression that the staff could not care less about good service, and management that is practically non existent. We experienced pretty much most problems mentioned... More

Recently I have just got back from my holiday in Zanzibar. My two week trip was divided between Stone Town and the beach. In Stone Town I have stayed in a really nice,colonial style hotel: Africa Hotel. The place is charming with a really nice view on the ocean from one of its restaurants. During my stay I was welcomed... More