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Hiliki House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a bar

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Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Staircase
Garden
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double Room (bathroom across the hall)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hiliki House is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Masingini Forest and Nakupenda Beach, while Freddie Mercury Museum and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Victoria Street, Vuga Area, Zanzibar Town, 0152

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hiliki House

Guesthouse located in Stone Town
Free full breakfast, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Hiliki House. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hiliki House boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and free infant beds

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Is Hiliki House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hiliki House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hiliki House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hiliki House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hiliki House located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Jaw's Corner, and Nakupenda Beach. Christ Church Cathedral and People's Palace Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Hiliki House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
The staff at Hiliki house are great, and really love the area. Just a bit too rustic for what I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Staff & service
It was a trip to past. House maintained the architecture and decor of 1900s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jua Dai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ruben, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very well located, the room was nice, didnt have shampoo, erlax environment, stuff very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located, but rooms lack comfort: sheets are stained and ripped, mosquito net has several large holes, there’s a damp smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Kasmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was ok, basics provided, room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jharna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money. Breakfast was excellent but very slow service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Alex, Berlin

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agata, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Eeva, Riihimäki

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Hayden, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mr D A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

nancy, denver,co

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

G. J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jarek, Czech Republic, Opava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice little hotel, great location,

perfect service above the usual standard, very willing to perfect manager,

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hôtel typique

Hôtel de construction typique, accueil sympathique, chambre confortable, ainsi que la salle de bain. Le petit déjeuner savoureux et copieux.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!