Only the arrival is tricky. The streets are too narrow for cars to pass. It took our driver four phone calls and more than 30 minutes to align with the host where to drop us. The guy who was sent to that position to pick us up was not willing to help with the luggage. (We had to ask several times before he did). Just for you to be prepared to carry all your luggage for some time while walking.

It is located in the middle of old town, right next to all the shops. The room was very spacious and clean. The lady who welcomed us was very friendly.

Stayed in May 2024

The air conditioning was very poor in the double room, it was very difficult to sleep in that room, we had to take it in turns to sleep there and in the twin room. The water system was very temperamental to work. As a family of four we booked out the whole apartment. As a couple, I would still recommend booking out the whole apartment otherwise the living room and kitchen was shared. The double has an ensuite but the twin room has a bathroom in the shared area. The pillows were extremely thin and lumpy. Their was no base for the kettle, only 1 saucepan and not enough big spoons for 4 people.

The apartment was at a good location, very central. The owner was very good at communicating and helpful. The apartment was spacious and had a lockable drawer (a bit like a safe) in the twin room. The owner arranged for their driver to take us to the airport at the end of our stay for 15USD, this was very helpful and handy as it was prompt. Having a fridge and good WiFi was very good.

Stayed in April 2024

Spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Great location as well

Stayed in February 2024

The Towels were too old and only two for a couple.

Excellent position

Stayed in December 2023

Whalida is a super host and help us a lot with the activities in Zanzibar, thanks to Masoud too our super driver ! The accomodation was wonderful, well placed and clean ! I recommend

Stayed in October 2023

Good point of base to visit Stone Town. Very essential place.

Stayed in August 2023

The only reason I mark the apartment down a little is that it didn’t meet my expectations. Booking.com confirmed I had booked the entire apartment, but when I arrived, I could hear someone asleep in the other bedroom. I’m glad I did…otherwise it could have been v embarrassing if I’d wandered out of my bedroom the next morning into the living area, not realising I was sharing it with others! There was then a different person in the living room the next day, so it seemed I’d only booked the bedroom. Just a simple communications mix-up about what had been booked. My flight was late arriving & the hosts were so kind waiting for me until 1am with the key. However, when we finally got into the apartment, it turned out that the bedroom hadn’t been cleaned so the guy had to start at 1am cleaning the room, changing the beds and towels & cleaning the bathroom. The electricity then went off & I felt so sorry for him trying to sort everything in the dark :-( Someone managed to get the electricity back on in the flat the next day. Unfortunately there was no water in the shower either…& I only realised on my last morning that there was a 2nd shower off the living room that I could have used. However, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to be using the common areas like the living room & kitchen, after the mix-up in the booking. The final thing that was a little tricky was using the key to the front door onto the street. In my 2 day stay I wasn’t successful once in opening the door with the key. I’m usually ok at these things, so I was v grateful that Zanzibar is so friendly and there was always someone on the street that was willing to help me until we’d succeeded to open it :-) The en suite bedroom itself is v spacious and in good condition :-)

The location of the flat is excellent, right in the centre of the old town. I stayed in a double bedroom which was very spacious.

Stayed in August 2023

Great location. You can storie luggage at the venue. Good and timely communication with the staff.

Stayed in August 2023

The room is very central, this comes with some noise at night. It didn't bother us too much, but we were happy to have earplugs.

The location is great, directly in the middle of Stone Town. The owner is very nice and helped me with all questions, recommendations and a taxi. The room was perfectly clean and very comfortable. I would always come back here and recommend it a lot.

Stayed in July 2023

If you're a light sleeper I recommend taking earplugs. The friendly cats that live on the streets can be quite loud at night.

Incredible location, right at the heart of the Old Town, with a wide array of shops, cafés, restaurants as soon you leave the door. You won't be bored. The apartment is super comfortable and clean, well equipped (AC, fan, fridge, microwave, stove, etc) and has a very local vibe to it. Wahida answered all of our questions in no time and put us in contact with Juma, that drove us around the island for the week, telling us numerous stories, recommending great places and finished by taking us to his local coffee shop and restaurant.

Stayed in June 2023

Electricity ran out on second day, but later was refilled.

Good location with nice living space

Stayed in May 2023

the room was clean and tidy, in a middle of the city center, the host has been very friendly helpful and accommodating. Definitely recommended

Stayed in January 2023

We didnt have any warning about the lack of water on our first morning and so had to go without a shower until only later when housekeeping told us about the water pump. This despite having asked management (Masoud via Whatsapp) and having had no response. However everything else was great.

The location was perfect in the heart of Stone Town

Stayed in April 2023

The apartment was very spacious with all facilities. Very convenient location. There was a detailed information guide kept in the room which was very thoughtfully written & act as a great starter.

Stayed in April 2023

Great location in the heart of Stonetown Kitchen, fridge and laundry available Spacious apartment

Stayed in February 2023

Big apartment with ac in the middle of the old town, everything within walking distance, nicely equiped kitchen and living room as shared space, even a washing machine was there if needed, easy communication with the owner and staff, we could even leave our luggage in a storage room on the day of departure, so we could stroll around the amazing city of stonetown a bit longer

Stayed in February 2023

The main door kinda has a problem that needs some fixing

How cozzy the place is,more comfortable and big space inside

Stayed in January 2023

The shower was one of those where you have to run around in the hope of catching the odd drip, so cold shower or useless shower are the options , also Wi-Fi was 3G/4g SIM card, not wired so at times unusable.

Great location at a super bargain price, lovely room , great aircon.

Stayed in January 2023

Great area, super central. everything is close by. what really made it a great stay was the team. so nice, helpful, fun and really care taking. would always come back and will recommend this place to everyone. thanks again!

Stayed in January 2023

I couldn't get any water at night to shower for NYE after partying all night. I mentioned it to Wahida the next morning who explained to me how it worked. The Container has a daily capacity

I actually message the landlady on the messenger function and asked for early check-in in the morning instead of the afternoon. she put me in touch with Mansoud and arrange everything for 10 am. It went smoothly. they handed over the keys and told me everything there is to know about the room and the flat. I love the location as it like 30m from Spice hotel and the Jaws terrace restaurant to get breakfast at 8 sud and affordable lunch or dinner. The room is very spacious and clean

Stayed in January 2023

Make sure to communicate with the manager and staff before you arrive. I had trouble getting in touch with the lady cleaning the apartment, who had the keys.

Very conveniently located, in the heart of Stone Town. Difficult to beat for this price range. It's quiet after 10pm.

Stayed in December 2022

Great position in the heart of Stone Town. The room was very clean and big. A good value for money solution.

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing

Is nice place

Stayed in February 2024

Accommodatio is in the middle of Stone Town. The Darajani market is few minutes walking and the market close to Old Fort is even closer.

Stayed in February 2024