8/10 Good
Salaam
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Salaam
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Entire apartment
Mama's House
3.0 star property
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Reviews
5.05.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Free airport shuttle
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry room
- Outdoor space
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Mzee khamis Street, Beit-el-raas, House 14, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 00000
- Masingini ForestPlace, Masingini Forest4 min drive
- Slave MarketPlace, Slave Market8 min drive
- Shangani BeachPlace, Shangani Beach8 min drive
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)16 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Signature Double Room
Signature Double Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
View all photos for Standard Studio
Standard Studio
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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About the area
Zanzibar Town
With a stay at Mama's House, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, within a 10-minute drive of Livingstone's House and Siso Spice Farm. .This apartment is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Masingini Forest and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kidichi Spice Farm.
What's nearby
- Masingini Forest - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Slave Market - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
- Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Shangani Beach - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
- Old Fort - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
- Forodhani Park - 7 min drive
- Stone Town - 7 min drive
- Lukmaan Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Livingstone Beach Restaurant - 7 min drive
- House of Karafuu - 7 min drive
About this property
Mama's House
Mama's House offers 4 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Zanzibar Town apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Property amenities
Beach
- White sand beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
Bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
- Games
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Outdoor areas
- Fenced yard
- Fully-fenced
- Garden
- Terrace
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Comfort
- Ceiling fan
Pets
- No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Tile flooring in room
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Multilingual staff
- Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
- In a historical district
- In the city centre
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the airport
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Scooter/moped rentals
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 4 units
- Bicycle rentals
- Garden
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number Z0000202713
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
Mama's House Apartment
Mama's House Zanzibar Town
Mama's House Apartment Zanzibar Town
Mama's House Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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5.0/10
Cleanliness
4.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Isabelle
24 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Isabelle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025