Reviews of Zanzibar Coffee House
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65 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Zanzibar Coffee House and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr F & Mrs T
UK
"Zanzibar Coffee House"
2 nights Arrived 1 Feb 2011
"Delightful. A lovely room, with particularly good airconditioning. The rooftop breakfast bar very pleasing.
The coffee very good too." See all these reviews: 9n in Zanzibar
The coffee very good too." See all these reviews: 9n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Steve H
Cumbria
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
1 night Arrived 28 Oct 2010
"Well appointed room with great Zanzibar style - delicious food"
See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 1n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Ms B & Mr R
Bucks
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Oct 2010
"This was perfect for what we needed.
The location was good, however be aware that it is really in the alley ways so can be quite daunting at night.
The roof terrace was really nice for both the scrummy breakfast and also to just go and read your book with a cup of their lovelky coffee after a day of sight seeing.
The rooms were fine.
The service was okay - not overly friendly but they were helpful when asked to arrange our evening meal and taxi for us." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
The location was good, however be aware that it is really in the alley ways so can be quite daunting at night.
The roof terrace was really nice for both the scrummy breakfast and also to just go and read your book with a cup of their lovelky coffee after a day of sight seeing.
The rooms were fine.
The service was okay - not overly friendly but they were helpful when asked to arrange our evening meal and taxi for us." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs H
Brockley
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
1 night Arrived 21 Sep 2010
"See previous"
See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Mr & Mrs H
Brockley
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
2 nights Arrived 12 Sep 2010
"The most disappointing part of our trip.
While the room was fine it didn't seem like very good value for money. And there was a really irritating intermittent buzzing sound from just outside the window every 10 seconds which went on 24/7. Despite these negatives, the staff were always very friendly, the place was clean, and the rooftop terrace for breakfast was amazing.
So not an awful experience, just one that, unlike the rest of the places we stayed, didn't live up to expectations." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
While the room was fine it didn't seem like very good value for money. And there was a really irritating intermittent buzzing sound from just outside the window every 10 seconds which went on 24/7. Despite these negatives, the staff were always very friendly, the place was clean, and the rooftop terrace for breakfast was amazing.
So not an awful experience, just one that, unlike the rest of the places we stayed, didn't live up to expectations." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Dr H & family
London
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
2 nights Arrived 20 Aug 2010
"We only spent two nights at the Zanzibar Coffee House but very much enjoyed our stay. It is nestled in the maze of streets of Stone Town and so gives you the opportunity to experience the town at first hand.
The staff are delightful and the rooms were all clean and beautifully proportioned with A/C if needed. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast, with fresh fruit and delicious freshly baked pastries. It was a great place to end a brilliant holiday." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
The staff are delightful and the rooms were all clean and beautifully proportioned with A/C if needed. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast, with fresh fruit and delicious freshly baked pastries. It was a great place to end a brilliant holiday." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Dr B & family
Norwich
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
2 nights Arrived 14 Aug 2010
"The location is right in the heart of Stonetown. It is a very simple, well appointed guest house with a vibrant coffee shop on the ground floor. Lots of people had their laptops and internet access is good and free to residents.
The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. You only get breakfast but that is on the roof top which is fun and you are able to mix (or not, as you prefer) with other guests then.
It is quiet, and you are woken to the smell of fresh baking every morning. The staff are lovely and very helpful." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. You only get breakfast but that is on the roof top which is fun and you are able to mix (or not, as you prefer) with other guests then.
It is quiet, and you are woken to the smell of fresh baking every morning. The staff are lovely and very helpful." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
The P family
Norfolk
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
2 nights Arrived 4 Aug 2010
"I liked the quirkiness of this place but the rest of the family didn't. I guess having a school outside your window starting before 7 and a view of a man having a p in the alley below you are not to everyone's cup of tea.
The real problem was that after our first night of 2 we were told to settle our bill as we were leaving. There had been a mix up in the booking (African end) because of a change in flight times not being passed on to the hotel. When we arrived they didn't ask us why we were a day late nor tell the local agent when we hadn't appeared.
This meant that we had to pack and wait for new accommodation which the local agents sorted out extremely well. They acknowledged their error but couldn't understand why they had not been informed by the hotel when we hadn't appeared on our first night. This rather soured our opinion.
Don't stay here if you like quiet rooms, comforts or luxury. The photos in their brochure do give a rather grand view." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
The real problem was that after our first night of 2 we were told to settle our bill as we were leaving. There had been a mix up in the booking (African end) because of a change in flight times not being passed on to the hotel. When we arrived they didn't ask us why we were a day late nor tell the local agent when we hadn't appeared.
This meant that we had to pack and wait for new accommodation which the local agents sorted out extremely well. They acknowledged their error but couldn't understand why they had not been informed by the hotel when we hadn't appeared on our first night. This rather soured our opinion.
Don't stay here if you like quiet rooms, comforts or luxury. The photos in their brochure do give a rather grand view." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Facilities:
Poor
Ms F & Mr F
UK
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
2 nights Arrived 23 Jul 2010
"Great interesting / quirky suite room (we had the Capuccino suite) with funny steps and levels, with nice Zanzibar style furniture. The coffee shop downstairs is also very good and they made a nice honeymoon cake for us on arrival which was lovely.
The room was rather noisy at night, so I would strongly advise traveling with ear plugs (middle of town, kids running around, mosque calls etc). Also I thought the floor was quite dirty and you could not walk without shoes in the bedroom without getting dirty "under"feet. They probably sweep regularly but don't think mopping is an option as it's not tiled. (That is why I only selected "average" for the rooms, although I did like the look of them).
The bathroom was clean though.
Good roof terrace at the top with a nice view, where you take your breakfasts. Nice jasmine flowers on our pillows before night time." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
The room was rather noisy at night, so I would strongly advise traveling with ear plugs (middle of town, kids running around, mosque calls etc). Also I thought the floor was quite dirty and you could not walk without shoes in the bedroom without getting dirty "under"feet. They probably sweep regularly but don't think mopping is an option as it's not tiled. (That is why I only selected "average" for the rooms, although I did like the look of them).
The bathroom was clean though.
Good roof terrace at the top with a nice view, where you take your breakfasts. Nice jasmine flowers on our pillows before night time." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Miss & Mr B
Herts
"Zanzibar Coffee House"
2 nights Arrived 11 Jun 2010
"We loved our room at the Zanzibar Coffee House, it was large, airy and very comfortable, it was in a great location near all the hustle and bustle of Stone Town. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Unfortunatley when we left at 6am to come home there was a powercut and we had to pack and get ready in the dark, but in some ways it just added to the experience." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 3n in Tanzania
Unfortunatley when we left at 6am to come home there was a powercut and we had to pack and get ready in the dark, but in some ways it just added to the experience." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 3n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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