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About this property

Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Decorated in Swahili-style, all air-conditioned rooms feature a four-poster bed draped with a mosquito net. They are equipped with a safety deposit box and a ceiling fan. Breakfast is served in the shared lounge, overlooking the Victoria Garden. At Hiliki House you will find a bar and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. Free WiFi is available in the lounge area. The bed and breakfast is 1 km away from House of Wonders and the Old Fort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cornelia
    Austria Austria
    Nice rooms, perfectly located close to center, great breakfast and super friendly staff
  • Sameer
    Kenya Kenya
    Great facility no complains and exceptional staff, breakfast was amazing as well.
  • Lorna
    France France
    The house and the rooms are beautiful, airy and large. The location is perfect, close to everything but in a quiet street with no through-traffic. The breakfast was very good and the owner/manager very friendly. Then again, all the people we met...
  • Issa
    Tanzania Tanzania
    the breakfast was super good,the guy in the front desk is so friendly and calm.i will definetly come back again
  • Guillaume
    France France
    Great value for money , original, great location ;
  • Jürg
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location is on the edge of Stone Town, but where a taxi can drive to the front door. The proximity to Stone Town was great as our walking tour guide could pick us up there. The breakfast was in an airy upstairs room. They are catering for overseas...
  • Noémie
    France France
    David and his team were very friendly, the location was perfect and super quiet, the furniture and art were beautiful, hot water available, and THE BREAKFAST WAS VERY TASTY.
  • Chuchi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best place we have been since we arrived in Tanzania, David was great and helpful. The house is a beautiful historic building, spotless, clean, and the room was charming and cosy. The breakfast was 😋
  • István
    Hungary Hungary
    good location good price, good people good breakfast
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very authentic property in an ideal location with comfy beds, spacious rooms and bathrooms plus with a great breakfast. The communal spacious are well decorated and provide a cosy homelike atmosphere. David the manager, the waitresses and cleaning...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Hiliki House Ground Floor

8.9
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Hiliki House Ground Floor
Home away from home
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian,Swahili

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House rules

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From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

7 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.