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Mama's House

3.0 star property
3-star apartment perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town

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Exterior
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Signature Double Room
Scooter/moped
Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Mzee khamis Street, Beit-el-raas, House 14, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 00000
  • Slave Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Double Room

  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Heart of Zanzibar Town.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Zanzibar Town apartment, you'll find Masingini Forest and Chapwani Island. Livingstone's House and Siso Spice Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • House of Wonders - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mama's House

3-star apartment perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town
As a guest of Mama's House, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). Mama's House also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

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

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Mama's House offers 4 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Zanzibar Town apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

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

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property Registration Number Z0000202713

Property is also known as

Mama's House Apartment
Mama's House Zanzibar Town
Mama's House Apartment Zanzibar Town

Mama's House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Salaam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great place to stay, I just wished there were more places to eat and relax outside of the property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024