Reviews of Treasures of Zanzibar House
Tharia Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood breakfast, spacious room, and minor hiccup professionally resolved.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location in the heart of stone town, we arrived in the morning from our flight and were able to check in early and even have breakfast on the roof. The bed was very comfy, rooms were big and the roof terrace was amazing, breakfast was also yummy and the service was brilliant - Queen was very accommodating, I would definitely recommend for a couple of days in stone town
The shower is a wet room but other than that, no issues!!
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was a comfortable hotel in a central location in Stone Town. The staff were terrific, collecting us and our bag when the taxi couldn't make its way to the nearest street. The beds were comfortable, the shower was great and the rooftop breakfast was plentiful, varied and delicious.
Not a hotel negative but Google maps took us twice to a different location, a school near the harbour. Weird.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is excellent if you want to be right in heart of stone town. Staff were really good
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff, very nice big and clean room..
The TV wasn't working & the breakfast not so good.. :(
all TV are brand new, you just had to ask us on how you can use them..breakfast is swahili classic..
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe place was very nice with the warmest hospitality. The location was perfect as we looked for a hotel near the airport and close to old town. Muhammad helped us and was very nice as we needed to leave early morning, he prepared for us fresh coffee and some takeaways.
Noise from nearby mosques at early morning time
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and very good location. Delicious breakfast with local food on the roof top.
Bed wasn't very comfortable.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewa very dependable staff and management
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location for exploring stone town, helpful staff who were able to organise transport for us (including after flight changes) from the airport and on to our next destination and a delicious breakfast each morning!
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were lovely and welcoming. Every effort was made to make us feel welcome in this new hotel.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved this hotel! The staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was lovely, the room was big and clean. The tours and transport they booked for us were all excellent and very professional.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great. Staff super friendly and helpful
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI loved the beautiful views from the roof top, the beautiful breakfast provided by staff. This included falafel, fresh fruit and varieties of potatoes.
Not that I minded, but the beds were more hard than soft.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery central location, really nice and clean rooms, amazing bathrooms. Authentic Swahili and super tasty breakfast served on the rooftop terrace! Host and staff were also really friendly and helpful. Our stay couldn’t have been better! Definitely a 10 out of 10!!
There really is nothing to complain about.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were wonderful. Very central location in old Stone Town. Very good breakfast. Rooftop area was a great spot to relax
A lot of steps
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We received a very warm welcome during our entire stay. I needed a quiet place for a very important meeting and the manager took extra length to accommodate that - much appreciated! We loved the breakfast-a perfect sampling of fresh fruits and local food. The rooftop offers a beautiful view of the city and cozy sofa area for chilling out.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewJabry was amazing and organised all the trips that we wanted! All the staff were so warm and, happy and friendly! We so loved our time here! Queen was also extremely friendly and worked so hard to ensure that we enjoyed our stay!
No bar!
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were very friendly and nice, breakfast was great and the rooftop was nice!
Cold showers even though advised was hot, communication could have been better with some staff.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe moment we set foot in the hotel we were met with smiles and welcoming staff. The room was perfect for us. Comfortable and clean. The hotel is centrally located and the breakfast is hands down one of the best we have had, served on their cool and spacious roof terrace.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was wonderful- authentic food and the best staff. The location was very central and near to anything. When we arrived the bed was VERY firm/ hard but the following morning we asked about it and the owner explained that they were new mattress that hadn’t been broken in yet. He provided cushions that were much better and we stayed two more nights. Taxi was also convenient and well run.
Initially the bed was very hard but they fixed it for us :)
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI’ve traveled to over 60 countries around the world, but I have never been welcomed with as much warmth and genuine hospitality as I was here. Khalid and his team are absolute stars, they truly know how to make guests feel at home and go above and beyond to help organize every detail of your trip. Their care and effort are remarkable! The accommodation itself is centrally located in Stone Town, a brand-new, clean, and well-equipped hotel. It has all the important comforts, plus a lovely rooftop terrace with beautiful views over the city. The hotel also has its own little shop that stays open in the evening, as well as a charming souvenir store for gifts and keepsakes. I will absolutely be coming back here! A special thanks to Mohammed, who made my stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. Don’t hesitate, book your stay at Treasures of Zanzibar House! You won’t regret it!
thank you so much..hope to see you again
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEvery thing is good ❤️