Zanzibar City · TZ

The House of Royals

Name: The House of Royals
Address: Fuji Street SH/BU/35, Zanzibar City
Rating: 8.1

8.1

Excellent20 reviews

Self parking (surcharge)Offsite parking discounted rates availableOffsite parking discounted rates availableParkingPool sun loungersSpa tub (surcharge)

Check-in / Check-out

From 12:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Amenities

Front desk (limited hours), Express check-in, Free wired internet, Self parking (surcharge), Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge), Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)

Location

Zanzibar City, TZ

Luxurious Open-Air Bath and Courtyard Views

Indulge in relaxation at The House of Royals with its open-air bath and serene inner courtyard views.

Beachfront Property with Free WiFi and Parking

Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and private parking at this sustainable guest house in Zanzibar City.

In-House Bar, Sun Terrace, and 24-Hour Front Desk

Unwind in style at the guest house's bar or lounge, soak up the sun on the terrace, and enjoy round-the-clock service at the front desk.

To experience luxury and sustainability in Zanzibar City, book your stay at The House of Royals now!

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Location

How to Find Us

Fuji Street SH/BU/35

Zanzibar City · TZ

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

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Important Information

A deposit may be required at the property.

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Zanzibar City · TZ

The House of Royals

8.1

Excellent20 reviews

Self parking (surcharge)Offsite parking discounted rates availableOffsite parking discounted rates availableParkingPool sun loungersSpa tub (surcharge)

Check-in / Check-out

From 12:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Amenities

Front desk (limited hours), Express check-in, Free wired internet, Self parking (surcharge), Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge), Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)

Location

Zanzibar City, TZ

Luxurious Open-Air Bath and Courtyard Views

Indulge in relaxation at The House of Royals with its open-air bath and serene inner courtyard views.

Beachfront Property with Free WiFi and Parking

Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and private parking at this sustainable guest house in Zanzibar City.

In-House Bar, Sun Terrace, and 24-Hour Front Desk

Unwind in style at the guest house's bar or lounge, soak up the sun on the terrace, and enjoy round-the-clock service at the front desk.

To experience luxury and sustainability in Zanzibar City, book your stay at The House of Royals now!

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.1

Excellent

20 reviews

Highlights

+Beautiful gardens
+Nice spacious room with plunge pool
+Amazing food

Could Improve

–Booked room but was informed of cancellation

Cleanliness7.7

No specific mention in the reviews, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service8.2

Nice staff, providing good service during our stay.

Location8.2

The driver showed us around the island, indicating good location services.

Room Quality8.2

Spacious room with plunge pool mentioned positively.

Amenities8.2

Implied by the fabulous chef and nice gardens.

Value for Money7.7

Implied value due to the amenities and overall experience.

Food and Beverage8.7

Amazing food enjoyed during the stay.

Overall Experience7.8

Lovely stay despite some negative aspects highlighted in one review.

Jenny

Couple · Aug 2025

We had a lovely stay. Nice staff, fabulous chef and fabulous driver to show us around the island

Liked:Beautiful gardens, nice spacious room with plunge pool. Amazing food.

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Gokhan

Couple · Aug 2025

absolutely waste of time

Disliked:We booked our room through booking.com, but they contacted me via WhatsApp and told me that there was no room at the hotel and asked me to cancel my reservation. Total disappointment

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Edward

Solo Traveller · Feb 2025

A step back in time

Liked:The House of Royals offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and get a glimpse of the life of the Bu-Saidi family who ruled Zanzibar, and much of East Africa, from the early 19th century, either on their own or under a British Protectorate, until independence and the 1964 revolution. The house itself is only a part of the much larger complex of palaces and grand buildings which stood there but still has the feel of grandeur. It has been lovingly restored by the host Szilvia and the gardens are spectacularly beautiful. It is worth staying there just to sit on the covered upstairs balcony and walk through the extensive ruins which surround it, some of which date back centuries. It overlooks a beach which is littered with fishing boats at low water with the crews mending nets and readying the fleet to go out when the tide allows. The busy town of Bububu is a few hundred metres away. The beach extends Northwards, where there is a small hotel, which was closed when I was there, and a beachside bar. The house itself is not easy to find but Szilvia sends very detailed instructions and has a recommended taxi driver. It is a Guest House but she can arrange for guests to eat there and it is probably a good plan as, although there is a very good local restaurant (Bibi’s Kitchen) within easy walking distance, it is not an easy journey to make in the dark. The House of Royals is extremely quiet and is a total contrast to Stonetown, but may be too quiet for some guests. I found it magical and fascinating but was staying on my own and felt a bit isolated. The breakfast was excellent, especially the local fruit juice which had a hint of cloves which gave it a very exotic and very Zanzibari tang.

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Panthea

Young Couple · Feb 2025

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE

Liked:NOTHING

Disliked:This place is a total catfish, the building might have been nice LONG time ago, but it is in need of alot of renovation, the pictures of the beach is from other parts of the island and DEFINETLY not infront of this property, it is a part of a beach full of garbage and brown water, also alot of construction going on here. The area is very very remote and not in anyway a nice village to spend time. Our 5th time in Zanzibar and never met a owner so greedy and rude, same goes for her worker that has a manipulative personality,we was very mistreated in this place. If u are looking for a historlical stay - go to stone town and not here. I have conversation proof of how we was mistreated and threatened.

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Location

How to Find Us

Fuji Street SH/BU/35

Zanzibar City · TZ

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.