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Mama's House

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchenette
Scooter/moped

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Mzee khamis Street, Beit-el-raas, House 14, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region, 00000
  • Place, Masingini Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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.
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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
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stone Town - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mama's House

Apartment in Zanzibar Town with free parking
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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Salaam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great place to stay, I just wished there were more places to eat and relax outside of the property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025