Hotel★★★★
Kisiwa House
Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
About Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House is a hotel in Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 59 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 19 km from the centre of Zanzibar. The nearest beach is 130 m away. The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 7.6 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 13:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 11
- Floors
- 3
- Opened
- 1830
- Last renovated
- 2009
- Other stays within 500 m
- 51
Hotels near Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
572, Baghani Street, Stone Town kisiwahouse.com
Prices
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How Kisiwa House scores
Better rated than 66% of hotels in Zanzibar
- Guest rating 8.7
- Location 9.5
- Facilities 6.7
- Families 2.0
- Spa & wellness 1.5
- Beach access 9.9
Zanzibar average
Amenities
Swimming poolRestaurantBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.5/10
- Walk grade
- 80/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 62
- Sights within 1 km
- 15
| Nearest beach | 130 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) | 7.6 km17 min drive |
| Distance to the centreZanzibar | 19 km43 min drive |
Sights nearby
- Luxury Short Safari90 m
- Stasher Luggage Storage - Freddy Mercury Museum100 m
- Freddie Mercury Museum- Zanzibar200 m
- The Tanzanite Museum230 m
- Freddy Mercury House, Stone Town Zanzibar230 m
- House of Wonders400 m
Weather in Zanzibar
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Questions about Kisiwa House
How do guests rate Kisiwa House?
Kisiwa House has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 59 reviews, which is better than 66% of rated hotels in Zanzibar.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kisiwa House?
Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Kisiwa House include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Kisiwa House have a pool?
Yes, Kisiwa House has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Kisiwa House?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Kisiwa House from the airport?
The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 7.6 km away in a straight line.
Is Kisiwa House close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 130 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Kisiwa House have?
Kisiwa House has 11 rooms on 3 floors.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score