Stone Town Heritage Hotel

The Stone Town Heritage Hotel occupies a beautifully restored 19th-century merchant’s house on one of the old quarter’s most atmospheric streets. Original carved Zanzibari doors open into a cool, tiled courtyard where a fountain trickles beneath a canopy of bougainvillea—a world away from the lively alleyways just outside. Each room has been individually designed to honour the building’s history while providing modern comfort. Expect four-poster beds draped in white muslin, hand-plastered lime walls, brass fixtures, and antique Swahili furniture alongside reliable air conditioning and fast Wi-Fi. The rooftop is the hotel’s crowning feature: a terrace restaurant serving Zanzibari and international cuisine with uninterrupted views over the Stone Town skyline, its minarets and church spires silhouetted against spectacular Indian Ocean sunsets. A small plunge pool offers a refreshing dip after a day of exploring. The location could not be better—Forodhani Gardens, the Old Fort, and the waterfront are all within a five-minute walk.

Amenities

• Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Rooftop restaurant and bar
• Plunge pool on rooftop terrace
• 24-hour reception
• Room service
• Laundry service
• Tour desk
• Ceiling fans
• Mosquito nets
• In-room safe
• Complimentary breakfast

What's Nearby

• Forodhani Gardens night market (3 min walk)
• House of Wonders (5 min walk)
• Old Fort (5 min walk)
• Darajani Market (10 min walk)
• Ferry terminal (8 min walk)
• Stone Town waterfront (2 min walk)

House Rules

• No smoking in rooms (rooftop terrace smoking area available)
• Quiet hours 11 PM – 6 AM
• Visitors must register at reception
• No outside food in the restaurant area

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