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Tarawanda House By Stawi

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3
  • Apartments
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Tarawanda House By Stawi in Vuga offers aparthotel-style accommodation with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Additional facilities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the aparthotel is a short walk from Stone Town Beach and close to attractions such as the Peace Memorial Museum and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Local Activities: Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area, providing exciting opportunities for adventure seekers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martijn
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful decor, big room, nice staff and a great breakfast, what else does one need!?”
  • Mollie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic staff, beautiful rooms. Shared bathroom facilities are very clean and easy access from the rooms. Really helpful to have fridges and microwave available. The hotel is a great location if also needing to work remotely as lots of tables...”
  • Jiri
    Uganda Uganda
    “Thank you for letting check in way earlier than official check in time.”
  • Tara
    Tanzania Tanzania
    “Great for longer stays. Service was by far top notch. Friendly staff, well laid out rooms and great breakfast. Looking for a comfortable place to call yours while in Zanzibar? Tarawanda has you covered.”
  • Giorgia
    Italy Italy
    “The staff welcomed us and made us feel home! Very good experience and amazing breakfasts in the morning, typical and different one every morning! We would absolutely go back there!”
  • Gosia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location, nice decor, comfy bed, friendly staff, good breakfast. I enjoyed my stay.”
  • Ilona
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The hotel is in a great location, perfect for exploring Stone Town on foot. The rooms are beautifully decorated, capturing the local charm and atmosphere. The staff were friendly and welcoming.”
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great breakfast with fresh fruits and local dishes, clean and comfortable in a good location. Nice communal areas.”
  • King
    Uganda Uganda
    “The interior decor was amazing. The breakfast was perfectly spiced. It was spotlessly clean.”
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great balance between the informal and the considered. Staff v helpful. Room decor charming.”

Managed by Team Tarawanda

Company review score: 9.2Based on 54 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcoming you to Tarawanda House and we forward to gifting you memorable Zanzibari experiences to take back home!

Property information

Tarawanda House by Stawi is a unique stay in the heart of Stone Town made with love and compassion for the intrepid artist, the solo wanderer and adventurous digital nomad. Share meals and stories in a bright courtyard, learn to cook Swahili dishes in the kitchen, and be inspired by the eclectic art collection bringing life to each wall. All rooms of this two-story guesthouse have access to WIFI, shared common spaces, shared or private bathrooms, a user-friendly kitchen and a beautiful zen environment to relax, be mindful and network with like-minded people.

Neighbourhood information

Located in the heart of the Historical Stone Town; learn history, culture and ancient architecture

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Tarawanda House By Stawi takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tarawanda House By Stawi in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.