The Africa House HotelvsPark Hyatt Zanzibar
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Park Hyatt Zanzibar is the choice of most professionals compared to The Africa House Hotel. Park Hyatt Zanzibar ranks #3 in Zanzibar with praise from 6 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Africa House Hotel
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "According to AFAR local expert Kerry John-Davis, those seeking local flair should head to Stone Town, on the island of Zanzibar, which was once a stop on the Arabian spice route." Full review
Lonely Planet "A Colonial classic, the Africa House was formerly the English Club and now has 15 rooms furnished with red-and-gold Shirazi sofas, gilt-framed mirrors and swagged curtains." Full review
Lonely Planet "The venerable Africa House was formerly the English Club, and decor still has a colonial flavour. Rooms are rather over-furnished with antique-style four-poster beds, red-and-gold sofas,..." Full review
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tablet
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
Mambo Msiige | Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
From $350/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Tablet19.5
"If variety is the spice of life, then it can only be a good thing that Park Hyatt is branching out beyond skyscraper-topping business hotels and trying its hand at seaside resorts — and..." Full review
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It’s a departure, to be sure, but handled with characteristic Park Hyatt aplomb, and it’ll amply reward anyone who’s willing to undertake the journey.
Wallpaper "Detailed carvings and a serene open courtyard give an immediate sense of heritage...Modernity is ushered in via an obligatory oceanfront infinity pool, a library bar and the Amantara spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located along a pristine stretch of beachfront in Stone Town, a designated UNESCO Heritage site, the Park Hyatt’s first property in Zanzibar impresses from the outset." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxurious hotel on the beach, set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, with breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The first five-star hotel in Stone Town with direct access to a white-sand beach and the Indian Ocean offers a delightful blend of Omani style and understated luxury." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Beachfront hotel housed within the 17th-century Mambo Msiige mansion centered around a peaceful courtyard and the newer, more modern Zamani Residence." Full review
Lonely Planet "From the vast lobby with its pillars and cooling atmosphere to the gym and treatment centre, the old-new mix continues throughout." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Set along Stone Town’s seafront, Park Hyatt Zanzibar blends Swahili heritage with understated luxury. Housed partly in a meticulously restored 19th-century mansion, the hotel feels like..." Full review
