The Swahili House

De ontvangst ziet er leuk uit, mooie planten op het terras, een lekker zitje, aardige mensen. Oud mooi gebouw met leuke details. De kamer ging open met een dubbele deur die oud was, erg mooi! Groot bed met klamboe en genoeg ramen en een klein balkon vanwaar je een leuk uitzicht hebt. Grote fijne badkamer. Het dakterras is erg prettig en mooi, lekker eten en drinken daar, aardig personeel.

We paid 20,000 shillings for the 4 of us to visit the roof top. We had drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. When it came time to pay, they tried to charge us again for the vouchers we had bought. It was quickly resolved and we just paid the small remaining balance. I didn't mind paying for the vouchers to visit and have a drink, but you might want to check you don't get charged twice. There is a lift up to the roof top. We didn't have food so I can't comment on that.

We came here for lunch as part of our walking tour with a guide. The roof top shows views of Stonetown but aside from that, there is nothing good to say about this restaurant. I asked for a bacon, lettuce and tomato cheese burger. The waitress informed me that they had no bacon which was not an issue. When the food arrived, I was surprised to find no beef but rather a very poor sandwich with a tiny amount of bacon. When we came to pay for the meal, we were told at reception that they would accept card as we didn’t have enough cash on us. When we asked to pay by card, the waitress laughed and said they only accept cash as the machine was broken. They asked for our card details in which they would use to transfer money later. We refused to provide our details as we didn’t trust what they would do with our details. We were told that we had to go to an ATM which was a 10 minute walk away. Eventually we paid and the waitress continued to laugh the whole time. The whole restaurant seems like a huge scam with terrible food. This is a huge tourist trap and if your guide says to go here, don’t.

Staff at the entrance were very unfriendly. USD2 demanded ‘visitors permit’ at entrance only payable in cash. But refunded against drinks/food. Explained we had no cash to lots of muttering. Rooftop sitting area dirty and service poor. Not recommended. There are many more good rooftop establishments in Zanzibar to enjoy.

Great friendly staff Unique well kept older building with a central location and access to the markets right outside the door

Atendimento foi incrível, o prédio é antigo mas relativamente bem conservado