Kiponda B&B

We loved our stay at Kiponda. The place has so much old world charm. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the rooftop was just lovely. Location is a short walk from the ferry and a great spot from which to explore all the key sites in 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!

Kiponda B&B is perfect for a stay in Stone Town. There are just a few rooms and it is very familiar. It is close to the ferry and situated in the old town, not far from all the sights. Breakfast was great!

A nice place with extremely friendly staff.

Kiponda b&b remains unchanged in its third decade - in a town which changes at a rapid pace. The hotel continues to offer clean and welcoming simplicity, without any of the poorly planned and executed ‘amenities’ of surrounding so-called middle class hotels. It’s a neat place, with whitewashed walls, decent beds and reliable hot water, and without flat screens, superflous furniture and unnecessary ugliness. And above all: the staff are by and large the same kind and idiosyncratic lot that make you feel at home each time. Thanks!

Super nice located hotel in Stone Town. Very friendly staff and amazing breakfast. We highly recommend this place for a stay in stown town. The port is also only 2mins walk away. Nice rooftop terassse for breakfast. We had a room with a ventilator and one night with a/c.

I stayed at the Kiponda in June 2022 and felt extremely welcome and at home :) The location is excellent with just a minute or so walk to the waterfront and 5 or so minutes to the old fort and Forodhani park where the lively nightmarket takes place. It is also just 5 minutes walk to the ferry terminal if required. My room was clean and cosy and the openair rooftop common area was a wonderful place for the yummy breakfast and to relax in the evening. The staff were super friendly and the manager Salma, went above and beyond helping me organise day trips and transport. She has many years experience in the tourist industry in Zanzibar and was one of the first female tour guides there. Apart from having someone pick me up at the airport when i arrived, she even organised for someone to pick me up from the ferry terminal in Dar Es Salaam and take me to the train station where they also helped me buy a ticket for my onward journey. I can't recommend the Kiponda highly enough! Asante sana Salma and all at the Kiponda! :)