Reviews of Jafferji House
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19 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Jafferji House and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Jafferji House review"
Good aspects:
The location is pretty good, in the heart of Stone Town. The room was superb, clean. We reccomend this hotel for sure.
Bad aspects:
The breakfast took more than 40 minutes to be served, so we lost it (we had a flight in the morning)." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
"Jafferji House review"
Breakfast average to poor." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
"Jafferji House review"
We decided to spend as much time as possible out of our room, so we made our own itinerary - visit to a spice plantation, prison island, walk around the area, visit local coffee shops." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
"Senior Africa Specialist | East Africa"
"Quirky and enjoyable"
Breakfast in the restaurant was fine; dinner wasn't wonderful and I found better places to eat in town.
I had a look in other hotels used by Expert Africa and Jafferji was definitely my preferred choice, particularly for the location, decor and atmosphere." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar
"Jafferji House review"
We had the Mercury suite (I think due to Expert Africa's influence)
This is one bustling town of many cultures and it is great to go walkabouts and get lost which is easy to do! (felt safe at all times) locals are after a $ but are ok.
The reason I wanted to go to stone town was to see Freddies birth place (Not a Queen nut but he had an influence musically as I was growing up) For us not particularly into culture and lots to do for those that are i.e. slave trade,spice trade etc just not our bag!
Forget Freddies birth place called Mercury house its just a tourist shop with no plaque or anything! Quite disappointing if fact our suite at jafferji was about as good as it gets!
The hotel as such, cannot really fault good place to stay to explore stone town." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 7n in Kenya
"Beautiful hotel in fascinating old house"
Gorgeous decor in rich colours. A really atmospheric building. Easy walking distance to sea front and Darajani market. Went early morning to fish market to see catches being landed from dhows. Had sunset cruise trip in hotel's own dhow. We came for a wedding anniversary and the hotel unexpectedly upgraded us to a suite, ( with open air double shower!), presented us with a heart shaped brownie cake- and treated us to a 20 min massage each at the lovely Amani rooftop spa.
Staff super friendly and helpful.
Dinner in rooftop restaurant was very good - new chef from South Africa. Extra unexpected mini courses and a good merlot. Huge portions!
Wifi variable" See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
"Great rooms, good service"
The staff was very friendly and helpful and even let me keep the room for a very late checkout, free of charge, when I explained that my flight wasn't until 6pm that night. It is also located in a very central area, perfect for exploring the shops and restaurants of Stone Town." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
"Myserious and Eastern in heart of Stone Town"
Rooms are very dark and have a strange smell in bathrooms, but very atmospheric. You are right in the thick of the back streets, and it can feel slightly alien and unnerving after safety of the Lodge experience. Recommend getting a guide and staying for more than one night if you want to truly experience what this place has to offer.
Visiting Livingstones (the old British Consulate) for sundown and watching locals somersault on beach to backdrop of the sunset was spectacular." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
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