Tarawanda House - Stawi

3.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
baghani street, 525, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2550
  • Mbweni Ruins
    3 min walk
  • Nakupenda Beach
    4 min walk
  • House of Wonders
    5 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

Comfort Studio, 1 Large Single Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Tarawanda House - Stawi

Zanzibar Town guesthouse in Stone Town with free breakfast and spa services
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this guesthouse has spa services and a microwave in a common area. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden.
Tarawanda House - Stawi offers 13 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Tarawanda House - Stawi, you're just a quick walk from Jaw's Corner. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a virtual front desk
  • Steps from Jaw's Corner and People's Palace Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tarawanda House - Stawi. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Zanzibar Town guesthouse.

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Art gallery
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Virtual front desk

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Tarawanda House - Stawi offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Tarawanda House Stawi
Tarawanda House - Stawi Guesthouse
Tarawanda House - Stawi Zanzibar Town
Tarawanda House - Stawi Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Tarawanda House - Stawi Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice location. Close to the main commercial street and tourist area. Some rooms are very comfortable. Others aren't. Good staff service. Breakfast is vegetarian \o/
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very well located. Nice and unique decoration of the house. Rooms are very pretty. Staff is very kind. Service is good. The manager pay attention to any claim. Breakfast was good. There is a fridge, tea and coffee in the share areas.We enjoyed our stay!! I would just recommend to change the beds upstairs, as they are very hard and uncomfortable ( downstair our bed was better). =)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parviz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024