Kisiwa HousevsJambo Guest House
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kisiwa House ranks significantly higher than Jambo Guest House. Kisiwa House comes in at 87 with approval from 3 publications including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Kisiwa House
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
Jambo Guest House
Stone Town, Tanzania
From $45/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Probably the best budget accommodation in town and extremely popular with backpackers, Jambo runs smooth as clockwork." Full review