Balcony House Bed & Breakfast - Zanzibar

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaKenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania|
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Balcony House Bed & Breakfast - Zanzibar
Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.3
Value for money8.1
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.4
Free WiFi6.0
Who stays here
Couples35%
Solo25%
Families20%
Groups19%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.3
Value for money8.1
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.4
Free WiFi6.0
Who stays here
Couples35%
Solo25%
Families20%
Groups19%

Budget-friendly Stone Town hotel with ocean-view balconies and shared facilities

Accommodations

Balcony House offers 11 bedrooms with mosquito nets and ceiling fans in each room. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others share bathroom facilities. Air-conditioning is available in most rooms, and select rooms provide ocean views from the window.

Location & Access

This Stone Town hotel sits minutes from the beach and within walking distance of local markets and historic sites. Guests walk directly to major attractions like the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Airport shuttle service is available for a fee, and the central location reduces the need for taxis.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Family rooms with air conditioning accommodate groups, and the shared kitchen and living areas allow for easy meal preparation. Children have access to board games, puzzles, and an indoor play area. Laundry facilities and luggage storage are on-site, simplifying longer stays.

On-Site Services

Staff organize tours around Stone Town and Zanzibar upon request, including trips to Prison Island and Nakupenda Beach. A concierge service helps with currency exchange and express check-in/out. Guests can use the shared lounge with TV and the sun terrace with outdoor furniture.

Communal Spaces

Balcony House provides multiple balconies and a rooftop terrace with ocean breezes. A shared lounge, garden, and picnic area offer spaces to relax. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the shared kitchen includes a fridge and free coffee and tea.

  • Location: central Stone Town, minutes from the beach
  • Rooms: 11 bedrooms with shared or private bathrooms
  • Family: family rooms, indoor play area, board games
  • Services: on-site tour desk, airport shuttle, laundry
  • Amenities: shared kitchen, rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 5.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Danish, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:11
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Rooms and availability

Basic Shared Bathroom Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds
Family Shared Bathroom Twin Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Street view
  • Air conditioning
Queen Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Leisure/ TV room

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Essential information about Balcony House Bed & Breakfast

💵 Lowest room price 17 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 7.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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