JAFFERJI HOUSE, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Stone Town Location
Jafferji House is at 170 Gizenga Street in Zanzibar's Stone Town, behind the Old Fort. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Gardens, Palace Museum, and House of Wonders. Zanzibar International Airport is 7 km away (15-minute drive), and the ferry terminal is a 3-minute drive.
Boutique Suites with Character
The hotel has 10 suites, including three signature options. Rooms feature handcrafted wooden beds, flat-screen TVs, Moroccan-styled cemented baths, and Zuri Rituals toiletries. Some suites offer street views or courtyard access. The building showcases 150-year-old Fatimid-style Coptic architecture with exposed walls and arches.
Rooftop Bohra Dining Experience
The rooftop restaurant serves authentic Bohra cuisine from a large steel plate called Thaal, accommodating eight people. Meals begin with a grain of salt and include alternating sweet and savory dishes, concluding with rice preparations like biryani. The rooftop offers 360-degree views of Stone Town, including the Old Fort and Anglican Church.
Swahili Cooking Classes
The hotel offers Swahili cooking lessons focusing on local dishes like coconut bean soup, octopus curry, and chicken curry. Classes cover traditional techniques and the use of spices like cumin, cardamom, and cloves. Participants learn about the medicinal properties of local herbs and spices.
Concierge and Transport Services
The hotel provides concierge service for tour arrangements and airport transfers. Pre-booked transfers are recommended. The staff can arrange visits to local attractions including Jozani Forest (home to red colobus monkeys), spice farms, and historical sites like the former Slave Market and House of Wonders.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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