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Kiponda B&B

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Comfort Double Room
Property entrance
Restaurant
Courtyard

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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758 Nyumba Ya Moto Street, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Kiponda B&B puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Stone Town B&B include Shakti Temple and Zanzibar Night Market.
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What's nearby

  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kiponda B&B

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kiponda B&B. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Zanzibar Town bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Kiponda B&B offers 12 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 16 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kiponda B&B

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kiponda B&B Zanzibar Town
Kiponda Zanzibar Town
Kiponda
Kiponda B&B Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Kiponda B&B Zanzibar Town
Kiponda B&B Bed & breakfast
Kiponda B&B Bed & breakfast Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kiponda B&B?

Kiponda B&B offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kiponda B&B?

Yep, Kiponda B&B has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kiponda B&B?

Yep, Kiponda B&B is a short 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

Is Kiponda B&B family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kiponda B&B is a hit with families.

Does Kiponda B&B serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kiponda B&B?

No, Kiponda B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kiponda B&B?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kiponda B&B?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Kiponda B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place with extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to explore Stone Town!

We had a lovely time at Kiponda, the location is amazing for exploring Stone Town and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. We loved the rooftop view from the restaurant. Breakfast was fine but with limited options. Lovely place, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
is is the perfect budget alternative in the heart of Stone town and quiet, safe and peaceful. The breakfast on the nice terrace is good and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: - staff were lovely and helpful, very accommodating - good location - historical building Needs Improvement: - our room was terribly small. For just a little more $$, we could have stayed at another hotel with more spacious rooms. But it is an old building... - breakfast was okay, but I’d like to see them add some pancakes and spreads to the menu, potatoes and a meat (sausage?) too. Coffee Bodum-style, which I appreciated. - internet seems to be intermittent, but this was a problem at many places we stayed. Ask the staff to reset the modem or turn it off or whatever the guy did when we asked why it wasn’t working. On another note, I had read through reviews before booking and saw there were a few comments about cockroaches. I didn’t see even one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sondre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go somewhere else

Awful place in poor condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement bien situé (à proximité du terminal des ferries, de la plage et de sites à voir). Les chambres sont simples mais propres. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et varié. Merci à Jimmy pour sa disponibilité et sa précieuse aide
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très chaleureux dans l’ensemble Petit dej au top’
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Nissim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for solo travelers

The place is very central so easy to get to main area by foot. The breakfast was nice and there is a really nice guy called Jimmy who can deliver drinks to you for a fair price, it was nice spending the evening on the roof meeting other travelers and having a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not for the faint of heart. Small room but clean efficient and quiet. Don't expect too much, you get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dagmar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Elena

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pontus

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Kihun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019