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Hiliki House

3.0 star property
Stone Town guesthouse with bar/lounge

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Living area
Private kitchen
Living room
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $35
includes taxes & fees
$31 per night
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Double Room (bathroom across the hall)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria Street, Vuga Area, Zanzibar Town, 0152

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hiliki House

Enjoy your visit to Zanzibar Town with a stay at Hiliki House. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling, and free perks include self parking and full breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hiliki House Zanzibar Town
Hiliki House
Hiliki Zanzibar Town
Hiliki
Hiliki House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
Hiliki House Guesthouse
Hiliki House Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Hiliki House Guesthouse
Hiliki House Zanzibar Town
Hiliki House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Hiliki House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hiliki House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hiliki House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hiliki House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hiliki House?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hiliki House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling. Hiliki House also has a garden.
Does Hiliki House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Hiliki House like?
Hiliki House is a short 6-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

PLEASE BE AWARE. This place overbooks clients so when you arrive they say there is NO reservation under your name. Then they send you to another location of much lower quality. People at the new location confirmed that they do this all the time. It is not a mistake but rather a scam. I left that second location and was lucky to find a nice hotel nearby for the same price. I did get a refund but most people will probably stay where they are forced to stay due to lack of options and uncertainty. I strongly recommend not staying at the Hiliki House.
Cristian, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was a trip to past. House maintained the architecture and decor of 1900s.
Al, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel is located very close to the historical city center only 10min away from the beach. The hotel itself is clean and has a old Zanzibari atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and helpful, IF they are present - morning receptionist hardly present, so you can not inform yourself in case of anything - Breakfast is basic but good! A very friendly lady arranges your breakfast, however it takes half an hour plus if you are with more than two persons in the breakfast area - When, like us, you want to book the room with the bathroom on the other side of the hall be aware that fellow guests (and even people from outside) use your bathroom, even if they say the bathroom is only for you to use. The receptionists just allow this and do not inform other guests. But if you have no problem with a stranger depositing a big load before you go for your shower, this room is perfect for you! - Please check with other taxi driver (private hire) in the city center before you book at the hotel. The hotel will not search for the best price for you. The difference can be quite big (up to 10 USD). - WiFi connection only functioning (not more than 5 mbps) at the reception desk, and drops dramatically when staff uses the WiFi Nevertheless, we really enjoyed our stay in Stone Town and Hiliki house gave us a good start for our holiday!
Jua Dai, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was very well located, the room was nice, didnt have shampoo, erlax environment, stuff very helpfull
Ruben, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Well located, but rooms lack comfort: sheets are stained and ripped, mosquito net has several large holes, there’s a damp smell.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Our stay was ok, basics provided, room was comfortable.
Kasmira, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Union was decent value for the price paid. Nicely located right on the beach with beach side restaurants. Washrooms could be better (water temperature, electricity).
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value for money. Breakfast was excellent but very slow service.
Jharna, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little atmospheric hotel
From the time we checked in we felt very welcome and at ease. Hotel has nice feel to it with traditional decorations. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Would definitely recommend it.
Agata, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointing
Stayed at this property for a week over Christmas 2017. On arrival following a long flight and visa process I was told that the water was not working and would be fixed in 30 minutes. I unpacked my bag and went and had dinner and when I returned around 7.30pm the water was still not working. I was moved to another room in another building which was a significant step down from the original building. It was very old, smelt moldy and the bathroom was very dirty with male urinal tokens in the shower to mask the moldy smell. I wont bore you with every drama experienced at this hotel, needless to say I changed rooms on (4) separate occasions due to, water issues, double booking, air conditioning not working. Accommodation in the main house was comfortable and quite nice, breakfast was very basic and no sign of customer service, very slow and poorly managed. The manager of the hotel was very nice and spoke very good English however he was not always there, some days not at all. Other staff spoke very broken English and were not overly helpful or friendly. Overall, a very disappointing stay and not worth the money. Explore other options :)
Hayden, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cute spot good location
Hotel was great, the only issue was the creaky bed that sounded like it might collapse any time we rolled over!
Katherine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A friendly B & B.
Hiliki House is a friendly B & B in a quiet area on the edge of Stone Town. Rooms are well furnished with carved wooden furniture and there is a relaxing sitting room overlooking Victoria Gardens. The breakfast is tasty and overall the place is a good value mid range option.
Mr D A, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The setting was fabulous. Abboud went out of his way to make us feel at home and help us with any questions we had. The breakfast was fantastic.
nancy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay
I greatly enjoyed my stay at Hiliki House. The rooms are simple but nicely decorated and clean, staff is friendly and very helpful, breakfast was excellent, and the location was perfect - conveniently located yet in a quiet peaceful area. Good value for Zanzibar. Highly recommended.
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice little hotel, great location,
perfect service above the usual standard, very willing to perfect manager,
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Bed&Breakfast
Fantastic place in a restored Stone Town house. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly and the breakfast was probably the best I had in all my trip! I absolutely recommend it!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Stone Town
The hotel staff was incredibly kind and accommodating at every turn- from upgrading our room, to bringing our luggage there when we checked in too early. Overall, a great experience!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hiliki House is a nice, relaxed place to stay within easy reach of all of Stone Town's sites and restaurants, but far enough away from the center to offer calm and quiet. The rooms, while simple, are comfortable with air conditioning, fans, mosquito nets and hot water. The breakfast was a real delight for me with fresh juice, plentiful coffee, tasty breads and a selection of fruit. The staff are kind and helpful. I appreciated the self-serve 'honor' drinks bar for those times I forgot to pick up some cold water. The house itself it quite beautiful and I felt the hotel was a good value for the price.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First ever visit to the historic Stone Town
Everything was pleasant and well organized, the breakfast was superb.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice guesthouse in nice quiet location
The staff at this place is great. They let us keep our room until we left the night of our final stay. Overall, this was the best value we saw in Zanzibar. Great breakfast and the ensuite rooms are really nice.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stone town un must a decouvrir
Charmante maison du début 1900.mobilier art déco et ou l art primitif africain s y mélange .pas loin du centre ville et face a un beau parc donc a l écart du bruit du centre ville a proximité. Petit déjeuner délicieux donc un rapport qualité prix dans cette ville touristique et assez chère.
Jean marc, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice place staying right next to old stonetown and walkingdistance to beach and old fortress. The breakfast is totaly OK, building and room spotless and everything to a very reasonable price.
Niklas, 2-night trip
Verified MrJet guest review

6/10 Good

Kleines Hotel am Rand der Altstadt
Insgesamt eine ganz nette Unterkunft, aber keinesfalls für gehobene Ansprüche. Schöne traditionell eingerichtete Zimmer, teilweise mit Bad über den Flur. Der Aufenthaltsraum sehr schön und das Frühstück sehr gut. Zunächst wollte man uns nicht die gebuchten und bezahlten Zimmer geben sondern einen Teil der Familie im Nachbarhaus unterbringen. Nach einigen Verhandlungen ging es dann doch. In einem Zimmer funktionierte die AC nicht, weswegen ein Teil der Familie dann doch ins Nachbarhaus umziehen musste. Man musste leider manchmal länger verhandeln und mit Frauen verhandelte man gar nicht.
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hiliki House ei lunasta lupauksia
20m2 huone oli n.13m2. Kylpyhuone piti olla huoneessa, oli käytävässä. Patio piti olla joka huoneessa, ei ollut minkäänlaista parveketta, terassia tai verantaa yhdestäkään huoneesta. Piti olla ravintola, ei löytynyt kummastakaan rakennuksesta. Piti olla ilmainen pullovesi, maksoi 1 dollari/pullo. Piti olla siivous joka päivä, viikon aikana siivottiin kahdesti, toinen kerta pyynnöstä, edes pyyhkeitä ei vaihdettu wc:ssä eikä huoneessa. Piti olla puutarha, ainoa sisäänkäynti kadulta, talon takana oli pari puuta, ei puutarhakaluja, ei minkäänlaista oleskelutilaa. Piti olla huoneesta näköala puutarhaan, me katselimme kaltereiden läpi betoniaitaa. Tämä kaikki olisi mennyt seikkailun piikkiin, mutta: Valitettavasti lukitussa huoneessamme (avaimet mukana 24/7, koska respassa ei henkilökuntaa iltasella näkynyt) olevasta lukitusta tallelokerosta katosi poissaollessamme huomattava määrä rahaa. Epäluottamuksen vuoksi keskeytimme majoituksen ja muutimme muualle. Seurasi tietysti poliisiasemalla odottelua ym. harmia, jota ei kenellekään loma-ajaksi toivo.
Eeva, 13-night trip
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