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Balcony House

Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Balcony House

Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,118 reviews

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Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Balcony House has 11 bedrooms. Each room is equipped with mosquito net and ceiling fan. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others have access to shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is available in most room. Some rooms have view to the ocean, others to the street. All rooms have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Free WiFi is available. Staff on site can organize many types of tours around Stone Town and Zanzibar upon request

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

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Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great location - in with restaurants, the sea and major sites all in walking distance”
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ideal for short stays. Great location. And friendly staff.”
  • Jonathan
    Turkey Turkey
    “Location is pretty central. Clean airy rooms. Lits of communal areas and different places to sit. Breakfast was good value and really fills you up for the day (amazing freshly sliced fruit and various sabory and sweet pastries). Airport transfer...”
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    “Great location, comfy bed with fan and mosquito net. Staff very friendly”
  • Aurora
    Italy Italy
    “Really charming, easy going, simple, clean and not noisy hotel. Terraces are really nice. Really close to the main attraction of Stone Town!”
  • Clark
    United States United States
    “Ideal location in stone town, near the beach, near a main road so easy to get in with luggage from the airport, many restaurants and popular Stone Town tourist locations within easy walking distance. Tremendously helpful and kind staff. Many...”
  • Caroline
    Sweden Sweden
    “Good location, big room, mosquito net, big breakfast (but not included).”
  • Kristen
    France France
    “Our first night in Stonetown was spent at Balcony House and it worked out just right. It is a simple hotel but very clean with helpful staff and everything we needed for an overnight stay. It is an interesting building with many areas to sit and...”
  • Shifah
    South Africa South Africa
    “The accommodation was centrally situated on a very busy main road. The establishment is old but clean. Lovely spacious balconies with different views of the town. AC and ceiling fan in the room, in working order. The staff were friendly &...”
  • Talisa
    Germany Germany
    “The check-in was super easy. I came earlier and could wait at the beautiful balcony until my room was ready even before check-in time. The room was spacious and clean. They also had a save space for my scooter.”

Managed by Balcony House

Company review score: 8.6Based on 1,208 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

In 2018, a Danish/Zanzibari couple opened Balcony House and transformed the 1st floor of the historical 1890s building into a guesthouse and expanded in 2021 to include a second floor. Our local and Danish team members are passionate, welcoming and always available for our guests both online and in-person before and during your stay. Balcony House's calm atmosphere accommodate needs for privacy and space for relaxation while also providing the opportunity to socialize with the other guests and staff members. We host both short and long term stays. Please contact us anytime with special requests or questions, and we will get back to you shortly.

Property information

Welcome to Balcony House – a lovely, friendly and spacious two-floored guesthouse situated in the very centre of historical, cultural and beautiful Stone Town in Zanzibar. Each of our 11 bedrooms has their own unique details and is also different in terms of room size, number/type of beds and facilities: for instance with or without ocean-view, en-suite private bathroom, air-condition or private seating-area. All rooms have full access to lovely common facilities such as a unique balcony, two furnished terraces, one large living/dining room, two lounges, fully equipped kitchen with free coffee and tea, washing machine (paid) & free WiFi.

Neighbourhood information

Balcony House is located in the very heart of charming Stone Town on Kenyatta Road next to number 23 just across the street from Lazziz bakery. The best location you could wish for and only 2 minutes walk to the incredible beach perfect for swimming, a walk, sunset-watching and hangout-spots! You are also only a few minutes walk from the coolest sea-view cocktail bars in town, great restaurants, cosy cafés for hanging out and watch sunsets, the must-visit Forodhani streetfood market and lots of shops. You can take a beautiful walk around Stone Town's narrow and ancient streets. We furthermore arrange tours around Stone Town and Zanzibar at cheap prices (e.g. spice tour, dolphin tour, boat trip to paradise-like sandbank, Prison Island tour etc.)

Languages spoken

Danish,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balcony House

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$1 per day.

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • Danish
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Balcony House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$5 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Balcony House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Balcony House

  • Balcony House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Balcony House is 1.4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Balcony House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Balcony House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Balcony House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Balcony House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Balcony House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple