• Kisiwa House
    Kisiwa House

    A Boutique Heritage Hotel With a Rich Legacy

Intimate Luxury at Our Historic Stone Town Hotel

Discover Kisiwa House, our luxury boutique heritage hotel on a tranquil street in historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Just steps away, guests are immersed in the enchanting aromas, sounds, and sights of Zanzibar’s vibrant neighborhood.

Experience an elegant sanctuary with over 170 years of history, where tradition harmonizes with modern comfort, creating unforgettable memories at every turn.

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Suites

Suites

Opulent textures, rich colors, and intricate details transport guests to a bygone era of refined elegance in each of our nine meticulously designed rooms and suites. Thoughtfully curated to embody Swahili romance, these spaces captivate with a tapestry of culture, tradition, and Zanzibari hospitality.

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Stone Town

Stone Town

With over 1700 ornate buildings, the former fishing village of Stone Town now boasts a population of 16,000 and a vibrant tourism scene. Wander through narrow alleyways and markets touting traditional craftsmanship, with fragrant spices filling the air as smiles and calls of "Jambo" reverb through the streets.

Discover Historic Stone Town

Transcend the ordinary with a stay at our historic Kisiwa House, a portal to the vibrant Zanzibar of years gone by.

A sensory escape awaits, with traditional incense infusing rooms with the fragrance of rose water, flowers, and Stone Town spices.

The lush greenery of Zanzibar is complemented by the dark woods of antique furniture cared for and treasured by our family for generations.

Reviews

  • Kisiwa House

    One night stay. Take a cab from the airport, streets are medina like so easy to get lostRoom was spacious, clean, everything worked - tv had lots of English speaking news, spots and film channels.Breakfast on the terrace was good.Above all the staff were fantastic.Location is very central 6 minutes walk from sea.

    Vera B, October 2025

  • Kisiwa House

    Lovely historic hotel. Lovely historic hotel providing a cool calm oasis in the busy world of Stonetown. We had a lovely, large & comfortable bedroom with a modern bathroom. A spacious shower with large bath towels & soft bathrobes.We had a delicious evening meal on the roof terrace accompanied by a musician playing traditional music.The breakfast was excellent, again on the roof terrace.The staff were very friendly and happy.We... Read this review

    Haylingoff, October 2025

  • Kisiwa on the beach

    If you want to be treated like royalty, go there! What a place! Beautiful, manicured and spotless clean. IVery well planned, in a manner one does not see one’s neighbors and each villa has complete privacy.The villas are beautiful, well equipped, vast and spacious. Four poster bed, bath & shower, his & hers sink, espresso machine, a desk and a sitting area. Real pleasure.Great swimming pool and a beautiful... Read this review

    Allony Taly , October 2025

  • Kisiwa on the Beach

    11/10 stay - Highly Recommend. My girlfriend and I came here having spent a few days in Tanzania on safari. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by most of the staff who kindlyIntroduced themselves and gave us a tour. We opted for a private pool villa which was an incredible added bonus but not holy necessary but worth it if you want a romantic getaway! The... Read this review

    TheCharlieCraven, October 2025