Zanzibar Coffee House

The Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel is a small hotel, which sits above a coffee shop. The coffee all comes from the owners own plantation in southern Tanzania. They roast all of their coffee on-site at the hotel, and as the result the entire hotel has a lovely aroma. Downstairs, the coffee shop attracts a mix of locals, tourists and expats, so the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.

The rooms at the Zanzibar Coffee House are all of a reasonable size, though they do vary depending on the cost, and not all of the rooms have an en-suite bathroom. All rooms are beautifully furnished and clean.

This small hotel is low-key and atmospheric: quiet, charming and quaint. It is one of the friendliest places in Stone Town and is excellent value. Given the quality of its rooms and service, it is a great alternative to Stone Town's better-known mid-range hotels.