The place had a lovely calm vibe and the staff were super professional and friendly. I like the pool which was perfect for my son and myself to cool off as it’s cold and refreshing. The towels are supplied by the pool so no need to carry towels along and used towels can be left when finished swimming. The pool was available to use till midnight which was great. The AC was quiet and very effective at keeping the room cool. The beds are hard which is standard in Zanzibar but I personally like that. The breakfast was delicious and if you’re having dessert you have to try the chocolate fondant cake, delicious 😋. The hotel was a 1 min walk from the ferry and easy access for walking around stone town. Beds were made each morning while we ate breakfast. There was a safe in the room to keep valuable belongings. I liked the fact there was a water distiller on each floor so no need to purchase drinking water.

The only thing I didn’t like was that there was no window view and a balcony would have been nice.

Rooms were quite spacious and the staff very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy and they were many drinking-water dispensers outside the rooms. The old vibe in general was cool since the building used to belong to a princess. Outdoor space was also nice. Location was good as well - A few meters to the coast road.

Breakfast wad very very poor and didn't have much variety neither good taste at all. Not easy access with a car. Additionally the whole building had a bit weird smell. If you want hot water you need to open a button for 5 minutes, something to be considered. Overall the rooms could use some repairs for example on the bathrooms or the walls

Very nice accommodation with an interesting story behind it Close to airport and city center Inside’s restaurant has okay food

Our AC was leaking all night and we had water dropping on our heads. Had to put a towel to somehow soak it but was not pleasant Very close to a mosque that will wake you up at 5am for morning prayers Had a bit of miscommunication with staff: despite asking for a breakfast box at 0530 the night before, when morning came, nothing was ready. They prepared us on the go some roughly cut fruit and bred toast without any butter or marmalade. We had to leave it there as it was uncomfortable to eat. Photos attached

We stayed for one night at this beautiful historic building, and it was a delightful experience. The rooms are charming and full of character, and the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Breakfast was delicious, offering the typical Zanzibari à la carte options. Do note that there is no elevator, and the stairs can be a bit steep, which might be challenging for those with mobility issues. The location is not far from the central part of town but does require some walking. Personally, I wasn’t disturbed by the call to prayer from the muezzin. The pool is fantastic, providing a great place to relax. Overall, a lovely stay in a unique and atmospheric setting!

Very nice traditionaly decorated room and bathroom, as all of the hotel is, beautiful garden and pool with a relaxing and calm vibe, nice Moroccan style terrace where you can be served with a small extra charge (3$), rich and tasty breakfast (the homemade yoghurt with marmalade was really great), delicious Suahili dishes. Very clean facilities and the stuff is very polite and smiley. All that inside Stone town, just 1minute away from the sea and 3 minutes away from the teeming Forodhani night market and walking distance to all of the town's shops and sightseeings.

If I had to find something it would be the lack of a balcony in my room (single) and the fact that it wasn't very bright, due to the building' s architecture

An authentic property in the heart of Stone Town, a nice selection and well presented breakfast, the courtyard and small pool area are quaint. The staff were very smartly dressed and attentive. There was a water cooling machine on every floor, which was an added bonus on very hot humid days. We stayed at this property for its 15/20 minute drive to the international airport and a couple of days in Stone Town.

The noise overnight/early morning from the nearby busy port area, there was also a Mosque next door, which was loud at call to prayer, which we were used to. The stairs are old, step, and wooden and wouldn't suit everyone, although they were in keeping with the design of the building. However, the staff did help with the luggage (there is no lift). For use of the roof terrace there was a 5$ per couple additional cover charge for drinks/food, which for hotel guests is disappointing. In certain places like the bathrooms, they are in need of some TLC and the overall standard is not as luxurious as you would expect from the photos.

Wow!!! Can't praise this hotel enough!! Even though it's not a big one it has everything you need. I managed to stay a night for a good price for a one bedroom overnight stay and from the beginning the staff are so nice and friendly and bring you a drink as a welcome. Then they show you the room and explain everything and answer any questions you have. The rooms are also old style but kept very well having everything you need - ac, fan, comfy bed, safe, hot shower, towels, washing liquid and a safe. The pool is a good sized one and good to relax after a day out. I also had breakfast included and the food was so good from the choice given. Also the centre of stone town is a few minutes walk away (if not seconds 😂). Thanks for an amazing stay, wished I stayed longer!

Wished that the luggage was put in a room when I left it there for the day. Other than that, I honestly have nothing bad to say about the place.

Beautiful character property, very thoughtfully furnished and decorated with great attention to detail. Attentive and helpful staff, lovely pool, nice roof terrace.

We were only staying two nights but were asked to move rooms after the first night because of some scheduled maintenance. This was pretty inconvenient. Be aware the beds are very firm. This is beyond the hotel’s control but very aware that the call to prayer from a nearby mosque is very loud. I was woken up every night at 4.20am, then again at 5am. This all adds to the local colour of Stonetown but is something to bear in mind.

It’s a beatiful building originating from the Oman empire which was restored and it has a lot of charm. The staff at the hotel were very nice and have helped us with everything: renting a car, booking a tour, showing us where to buy sunscreen… the location is great, very close to the Zanzibar ferry. We also liked the shampoos, shower gel and body cream which were good quality. Not a lot of hotels in Tanzania provide this.

The bed is made for short people. My husband couldn’t stretch his legs in it. Also the toilet is in the same room separated only by a few columns and a courtan. It would be nice to have it separate.

The welcome with information of the history of the building and the tour that was given as part of the welcome. They serve extremely good food. The small garden is so nice and cosy!