While we didn't actually stay at this hotel, we dined here twice. The food, though pricey for Stone Town, would be a steal anywhere in North America and is of exceptional quality. Wonderful soups, seafood and curry. Service is attentive and the setting is very beautiful. Highly recommended for dining. More

You could not find a better location to stay in Stonetown. The six room B & B that used to be an old Arab Tea Trading House is located on a small square and shaded by magnificent trees and directly across from the small luxury Zanzibar Serena Hotel. The rooms are well appointed with plenty of space and (very important)... More

Beautiful old home, one block from ocean. Beautiful wooden four posters netting enclosed. Some view of ocean. Friendly helpful service. Much nicer, it appears, than other hotels which look fancy on the outside. This is a find and excellent value. More

This is a charming, authentic guesthouse in a great setting near to the seafront, the Forodhani Gardens, the old city, and The Africa House. On arrival we were delighted to be upgraded to the Sultan room and given a cold bottle of bubbly as they knew it was our 10th wedding anniversary. This was a lovely touch. In the evening... More

I hate to give a bad review - especially when everyone that we dealt with was so nice - but this hotel was just not up to the standards that I'm accustomed to. My husband and I stayed here after 10 days on Safari and on the beach in Zanzibar. The other hotels that we stayed at during our trip... More

We booked Beyt al Chai for an overnight stay while enroute to a resort on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Prior to booking I had carefully researched the hotel and readily admit we had some concerns having read one particularly negative review on TA. At that stage I had consulted other sources who suggested the reputation of Beyt al Chai... More

We spent 2 nights at Beyt al chai in the Beyt al chai room. Nice room. No water on 3 occasions - when we arrived and both nights, despite the hotel being less than half full. Air conditioning worked well. Room was clean.Food was very good. Staff very nice. Location was terrific - close to everything and easy to find!... More

We spent one night at this charming little boutique hotel at the start of our holiday which was the perfect thing to do. This hotel is situated in a shady little square within walking distance of the bustle of Stone Town. This is NOT a modern hotel but had a totally authentic feel of an Arabic Tea House. The staff... More

My partner & I had one night in Stone Town, staying at Beyt al Chai. At first glance it looked like it had rustic charm, with an attractive communal lounge on the first floor and traditional furnishings in the room. We were told there was no electricity during the day (as they did not operate the generator) but it would... More