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Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House
Swahili House

Swahili House: gallery


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Swahili House: picture gallery


Formerly home to many Sultan families, Swahili House is set in the heart of Stone Town.
It retains the character of the Indian Merchant House it used to be in the 19th Century...
...and has managed that with good taste and style.
Traditional Zanzibari staircases lead to 22 guest rooms...
...which are really spacious with a comfortable bed.
The rooms include a small lounge area...
...an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower...
...and some also have a bath tub.
On the 5th floor, Swahili House has a spacious rooftop veranda...
...overlooking the bustling town below.
It is complete with a restaurant, serving a delicious a la carte menu...
...as well as a bar...
...and soft seating.
In addition, the terrace features a plunge pool...
...and sun loungers, ideal to relax and unwind.
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Formerly home to many Sultan families, Swahili House is set in the heart of Stone Town.
Formerly home to many Sultan families, Swahili House is set in the heart of Stone Town.
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It retains the character of the Indian Merchant House it used to be in the 19th Century...
It retains the character of the Indian Merchant House it used to be in the 19th Century...
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...and has managed that with good taste and style.
...and has managed that with good taste and style.
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Traditional Zanzibari staircases lead to 22 guest rooms...
Traditional Zanzibari staircases lead to 22 guest rooms...
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...which are really spacious with a comfortable bed.
...which are really spacious with a comfortable bed.
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The rooms include a small lounge area...
The rooms include a small lounge area...
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...an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower...
...an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower...
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...and some also have a bath tub.
...and some also have a bath tub.
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On the 5th floor, Swahili House has a spacious rooftop veranda...
On the 5th floor, Swahili House has a spacious rooftop veranda...
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...overlooking the bustling town below.
...overlooking the bustling town below.
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It is complete with a restaurant, serving a delicious a la carte menu...
It is complete with a restaurant, serving a delicious a la carte menu...
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...as well as a bar...
...as well as a bar...
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...and soft seating.
...and soft seating.
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In addition, the terrace features a plunge pool...
In addition, the terrace features a plunge pool...
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...and sun loungers, ideal to relax and unwind.
...and sun loungers, ideal to relax and unwind.

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