The restored historic facade of Beyt al Salaam on Kelele Square at golden hour
Kelele Square · the heart of Stone Town

A restored merchant house,
a place of peace.

Beyt al Salaam — a boutique heritage hotel inside a historic three-storey Zanzibari mansion. Carved teak doors, antiques, a candlelit courtyard and a rooftop restaurant in the heart of Stone Town’s old city.

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Karibu — welcome

A century of Zanzibar, behind one carved door.

Once the city’s celebrated tea house — Beyt Al Chai — this three-storey coral-stone mansion on Kelele Square has been lovingly restored into an intimate boutique hotel. Around ten individually unique rooms blend Zanzibari and Omani-Arabian craft with quiet contemporary comfort, steps from the seafront and the Forodhani night market.

4.2★Tripadvisor · 299 reviews
c.1850shistoric merchant house
~10 roomseach one unique
UNESCOold town, on the square
Rooms

Sleep among carved teak and antiques.

Standard Room with four-poster bed and carved furnishings

Standard Room

A spacious room with city views, a four-poster bed, 40″ satellite TV, in-room safe, Wi-Fi and individually controlled air-conditioning.

$110 / night
Deluxe Room with hand-carved wooden furnishings

Deluxe Room

Sophisticated, with quality hand-carved wooden furnishings, an exotic contemporary feel, a wide bedroom and a fully equipped bathroom.

$145 / night
Superior Room with fine linens and free-standing shower

Superior Room

Our most elegant rooms — the finest linens, a luxurious bathroom with a free-standing shower, and bright city-view windows.

$180 / night
Grilled lobster and seafood platter at Beyt al Salaam
The restaurant

Coconut crab soup, candlelight and the Indian Ocean.

Our ground-floor restaurant on Kelele Square serves a fusion of Zanzibari and Indian Ocean cuisine — famed for its signature coconut crab soup, grilled lobster, fresh seafood casseroles, homemade pastas and an extensive wine list.

  • Signature coconut crab soup
  • Grilled lobster & fresh daily seafood
  • Candlelit fine dining, extensive wine list

Breakfast 07:00–10:00 · Lunch 12:00–15:30 · Dinner 18:00–22:00

The house

A living piece of Stone Town heritage.

The candlelit central courtyard with carved teak balustrades and brass lanterns

The courtyard

A serene central courtyard at the heart of the house — candlelit at dusk, framed by carved teak balustrades and brass Zanzibari lanterns.

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected throughout the rooms and the restaurant.

Air-conditioning

Individually controlled cooling in every room, with in-room safe and satellite TV.

Airport transfer

We arrange your pickup from Zanzibar airport or the ferry, straight to the square.

Steps from everything

Restaurants, the Forodhani night market, the House of Wonders and the seafront — all a short walk away.

The hotel

Behind the doors of a Stone Town mansion.

The historic facade framed by flame trees
The restaurant with antiques and carved niches
A deluxe room with carved daybed
The courtyard from above
Candlelit restaurant tables
Restaurant detail with antique cabinet
At your doorstep

All of Stone Town, on foot from the square.

Stone Town walk

Lose yourself in the carved-door alleys, markets and palaces of the UNESCO old town.

Forodhani market

The famous seafront night market — grilled seafood and Zanzibar pizza at dusk.

Spice & Prison Island

A spice-farm tour or a boat to Prison Island and its giant tortoises.

Sunset dhow

A traditional dhow cruise along the old harbour as the sun goes down.

4.2★Tripadvisor · 4.2★ · 299 reviews

Guests love the staff and the setting.

The staff were truly amazing and very helpful! The rooms were extremely clean and paid attention to detail too.
Nina T · Tripadvisor, Feb 2026
The service was excellent from the moment I arrived. The staff were warm, professional, and always ready to help.
Abdullah K · Tripadvisor, Feb 2026
Great location in Stone Town. Staff were very hospitable. I hurt my ankle and they found ice for me.
Nadnm81 · Tripadvisor, Oct 2025

Genuine guest reviews from Tripadvisor (4.2★, 299 reviews). Shown here as highlights.

Beyt al Salaam in Stone Town
Find us

Kelele Square, Stone Town

In the heart of Zanzibar’s UNESCO-listed old city, a short stroll from the Forodhani Gardens night market, the House of Wonders and the seafront where the dhows still sail at sunset.

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Before you book

Good questions, answered.

How do I book a room?
Just message us on WhatsApp with your dates and room — we reply personally and confirm availability and the final rate. Book 90+ days ahead and enjoy a 10% early-booking discount.
Where exactly is the hotel?
On Kelele Square, in the heart of Stone Town’s old city — steps from restaurants, the Forodhani night market and the seafront.
Can you arrange an airport transfer?
Yes — we arrange pickups from Zanzibar airport or the ferry port. Add it to your WhatsApp request and we’ll handle the rest.
Is half board available?
Yes — a half-board supplement of about $30 per person (including bottled water) can be added, with dinner in our candlelit restaurant.

Your room behind the carved door is waiting.

Message us your dates on WhatsApp — we reply personally and confirm everything.