Reviews of Zanzibar Coffee House
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The roof-top terrace was great for watching the sunset, catching the breeze and for breakfast.
Gorgeous, smiling all-female staff insisted on carrying our bags up 3 flights of stairs to the room (despite serious protesting!)." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 1n in Zanzibar
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Our room was huge, and in such an athmospheric building - having a beer on the roof at night we were in a different world. A refuge from the noise and warren of the town." See all these reviews: 5n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
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There also was a lack of information regarding the hotel, such as how we got in at night when the coffee shop was closed, also that we had a honesty fridge upstairs (which at first was not stocked) to help ourselves to soft drinks, or beers. Also the morning we left early, they said they would provide coffee and a sandwich but they didn't say where or what time.
The breakfast lounge up on the roof the only place you could sit apart from your room or coffee shop, was suppose to be available in the evenings, but the night watchman had locked up by 9.00pm so was not available. We can understand if nobody is around they would tidy up but if you are out for a meal , which since it is only B & B you would only get back to the hotel about this time.
Disappointing as I am sure this could be a really comfortable haven in a busy, dusty town, as we where only here two nights it didn't matter to much but I wouldn't like to stay here longer." See all these reviews: 10n in Zanzibar
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Breakfast was good but the take away breakfast on departure was not acceptable.
There were disadvantages to the location - e.g. no vehicular access, so luggage had to be carried ." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
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However, they do offer to pick you up from your restaurant and escort you home, which would help.
We stayed for one night and that was enough for our purposes, which was mainly bargain-hunting." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 1n in Zanzibar
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You may have to watch where you step in the narrow alleyway outside but inside it's a beautiful oasis and the views from the rooftop terrace are fantastic." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
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Fantastic coffee shop and deceptively good hotel, slightly shabby on the outside but with excellent, tradtionally furnished rooms inside." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
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We hired a guide through the hotel who spent the afternoon with us and he showed us around and was great - if a little expensive! The room at the hotel was really nicely decorated - very authentic and quite quirky being a coffee house downstairs. Sadly, our toilet did not flush which was not very good.
The staff were friendly if not a bit chaotic! Overall, for an overnight stay, it was quite pleasant. However, having seen various other hotels during our tour throughout the day, I think I would choose a more picturesque setting next time overlooking the sea?" See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
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Not much I can really say here apart from try the chocolate milkshake if you ever stay here!
Just far enough away from the ouazzine to not bother us." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
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