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
"Zanzibar Coffee House"
Fantastic coffee shop and deceptively good hotel, slightly shabby on the outside but with excellent, tradtionally furnished rooms inside." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
"Zanzibar coffee house"
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
We hired a guide through the hotel who spent the afternoon with us and he showed us around and was great - if a little expensive! The room at the hotel was really nicely decorated - very authentic and quite quirky being a coffee house downstairs. Sadly, our toilet did not flush which was not very good.
The staff were friendly if not a bit chaotic! Overall, for an overnight stay, it was quite pleasant. However, having seen various other hotels during our tour throughout the day, I think I would choose a more picturesque setting next time overlooking the sea?" See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
Not much I can really say here apart from try the chocolate milkshake if you ever stay here!
Just far enough away from the ouazzine to not bother us." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
"Zanzibar Coffee House review"
The Zanzibar Coffee House is an excellent budget hotel with a fairly central location. The rooms are basic but full of character. The top floor "gallery" is a great place to enjoy a coffee and snack in a cooling breeze while taking in a panoramic view.
The staff were all very helpful, even the nightwatchman who made us fresh coffee at 5am on the day we left.
One point to note : there is no direct vehicle access to the hotel (unless you are on a scooter!) - taxis need to park about 50 yards away." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 1n in Zanzibar
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