Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Stone Town guesthouse, you'll be steps from People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace. Jaw's Corner and Mbweni Ruins are also within half a mile (1 km).
3-star guest house perfect for exploring Zanzibar Town
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.
13 guestrooms or units
Local cuisine breakfast (free)
Breakfast available (free)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Swahili
Property amenities
Family friendly
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Full-sized refrigerator
Microwave
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
24-hour roundtrip 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 common area(s)
Things to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Art gallery
Bicycle tour information
Bike parking
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
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.
Property payment types
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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.
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
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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
24 Sep 2024
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/
Lavinia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Roman
Travelled with family
19 Aug 2024
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).
=)