Zanzibar House is a 7 rooms privately owned and ran boutique hotel situated in the beautiful location of Matemwe on the North-East of the island, about 40 km from Stone Town and Zanzibar international airport.
The hotel opened its doors in December 2012. The materials used in the construction are found in Zanzibar, with a traditional Makuti roof, decorated with Maritaki patterns, in harmony with the nature and not to disrupt the beautiful landscape.
Special efforts were made in choosing and making the decorative details found across the house. All doors were made with coconut wood, found in plentiful supplies on the island; the wood was carved by the skilful hands of a carpenter in Stone Town with traditional Zanzibari’s motives; the floors are made of Galana, a local stone.
Zanzibar House offers is guests 7 rooms, 5 with sea view and 2 have views over the rich vegetation that surrounds the area. Four posters queen size beds in every room, extra beds and a baby cots available upon request, satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar (on fee), air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities are few of the amenities found in the rooms. Each and every room has a large terrace from where to enjoy the breathtaking views.
The restaurant offers delicacies of international and local cuisine with extra care put into the selection of the produce, respecting the seasons and what is available on the market. The full licensed bar offers a selection of local beers, wines from South Africa, Chile and Argentina to name a few and among one of the largest fine spirits menu on the island with 150 references of whisks, rum, port and so on.
During the day guests are pampered by the carefully selected staff and presented with nibbles to accompany the passing hours; seasonal fruit skewers, spicy tea or coffee, savory or sweet treats according to the inspiration of the chef.
