Description
Built on 3 floors, this traditional house was at one time a tea house, hence it’s name: Beyt al Chai. Located on Kelele Square, the Beyt Al Chai allows you to enjoy the ambiance of the famous Stone Town with a unique respite for peace and tranquillity by overlooking a grassy square filled with hibiscus and tamarind trees to the Indian Ocean beyond.

Situated only a few paces from the sea, the house is cool and breezy and the top floor bedrooms have wonderful views of the Ocean. Beyt al Chai, is within easy walking distance to all the attractions of Zanzibar Stone Town.

Highlights
Beyt al Chai is in the heart of Old Stone Town, rich in centuries of heritage and trading culture with romantic buildings that combine traditional Swahili architectural designs with Arabic, European and Indian motifs. The hotel is located in an old traditional building, which along with many of the other buildings in Stone Town, were falling into disrepair prior to renovation of this this 3-floored building for posterity. It is within the UNESCO world heritage site and their citation for the site perhaps drives the point home best: 'The Stone Town of Zanzibar is an outstanding material manifestation of cultural fusion and harmonization'

Room information
Being an authentic old Zanzibari house, each of the 6 fully en-suite bedrooms and suites is unique with it’s own character. Richly coloured organza and silk curtains billow in the breeze around genuine antique furniture dating back to the days of the Sultan.

Every room is fully air-conditioned, but if you want to open the window and enjoy the late night call of the Muezzin there is also a ceiling fan. Compound these with personalized and meticulous service, modern sanitary facilities and Beyt al Chai is a good choice for an exceptional visit and stay in Stone Town.

Price per person
Between $100 and $175