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Beyt al Chai

Stone Town | Zanzibar

Formerly a tea-house built by an Arabian merchant, Beyt al Chai is the quintessential Stone Town hotel.  With steep winding wooden staircases and calls from the mosque drifting through the shuttered windows, this tiny five bedroom guesthouse oozes character and a sense of history.

Perfect for

Arabian princesses.

Where

A quiet garden square in the heart of Zanzibar’s ancient Stone Town.

Rooms at Beyt al Chai

Simple, but ravishingly romantic. There are traditional Zanzibari four poster beds (not for the super-tall, but beautiful all the same), antique furniture, and rich silk and organza drapes.  Each room has deep stone bath-tubs, and a fan gently spinning overhead.

Food and facilities

Food at Beyt al Chai has long been highly praised. Reflecting the heritage of the island itself, the cooking blends Zanzibari coconut and spices with European influences. Seafood is fresh as can be, and there’s a mouthwatering selection of tropical fruit for breakfast.

Activities at Beyt al Chai

With a central location in Stone Town, Beyt al Chai is in a perfect spot to discover the old town, and explore the whole of Zanzibar Island. Enjoy getting lost in the winding alleyways, find a rooftop bar to watch the sun set over the harbour, and stop in a coffee house for the finest Tanzanian cuppa!

In the know

For an exotic, and authentic, experience of Zanzibar, head out early and visit the market on Creek St, where ancient and modern towns meet.