Jafferji House & Spa
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Built 1912 · Last completed renovation 2012
Jafferji House & Spa in Zanzibar was last renovated in 2012, and originally built in 1912. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 5.1/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Zanzibar, Tanzania
Timeline
2012
Hotel opened after 3-year restoration of the historic 1912 Jafferji family home
2012
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2012 renovation
“The property underwent an extensive restoration over 3 years, opening as a hotel in 2012.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-12
“The hotel's last renovation in 2012 ensures that every corner exudes elegance and sophistication.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-12
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Sourced1912
Last completed renovation
Sourced2012
Sources
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“The property underwent an extensive restoration over 3 years, opening as a hotel in 2012.”
“The hotel's last renovation in 2012 ensures that every corner exudes elegance and sophistication.”
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Frequently asked
When was Jafferji House & Spa built?+
Jafferji House & Spa (Zanzibar, Tanzania) was built in 1912.
How old is Jafferji House & Spa?+
Jafferji House & Spa is 114 years old — it was built in 1912 and last renovated in 2012. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Jafferji House & Spa last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2012.
What is the Chrono Score of Jafferji House & Spa?+
Its Chrono Score is 5.1/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.