• 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

    Simply awesome. Kisiwa house is nicely situated and the location is perfect for access.The room is amazing, Infact the whole ambience of Kisiwa is great with the attention to detail up to the turn down service in the evening.To top it up, the staff are extremely helpful kind and polite.As we were leaving early they even offered to make us up a breakfast to go box!Amazing service!

    Damianakeju, February 2026

  • Kisiwa House

    Excellent and authentic hotel in the middle of Stonetown. High standard rooms with authentic and beautiful decor. Exceptionally attentive staff, and high quality breakfast.Close to all the attractions in Stonetown and only 3 minutes from the beach.Really couldn’t ask for more.

    Mark T, February 2026

  • Kisiwa on the beach

    Amazing hotel. Our stay at Hotel Kisiwa was absolutely outstanding and truly unforgettable. The hotel is incredibly beautiful, blending perfectly with its natural surroundings and creating a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. The staff were amazing—warm, attentive, and always ready to help with a genuine smile. Special thanks for our waiter Khalfan for introducing us on Zanzibar traditions and for the wonderful atmosphere during the dinners.. such a dedicated and kind... Read this review

    Viktorija Ž, January 2026

  • Kisiwa on the Beach

    A wonderful place… Every once in a while we come across a place that is truly special. Kisiwa on the Beach proved to be one of those places. After a week of a two centre wildlife safari in Kenya, we chose to treat ourselves to a week at the beach and the lure of a stay in Zanzibar resulted in booking 6 nights at Kisiwa on the Beach. From... Read this review

    crustythefish, January 2026