The Swahili House
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Built 2008
The Swahili House in Zanzibar was built in 2008; no completed renovation is yet on record. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 7.3/10.
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
2008
Built
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Facts
Stars
3★
Built
Sourced2008
Sources
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“Opened at the end of 2008, this beautifully restored house in the heart of Stone Town is an ideal base for a night or two to explore the area.”
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Frequently asked
When was The Swahili House built?+
The Swahili House (Zanzibar, Tanzania) was built in 2008.
How old is The Swahili House?+
The Swahili House is 18 years old — it was built in 2008. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
Has The Swahili House been renovated recently?+
We have not yet found a sourced completed renovation year for The Swahili House.
What is the Chrono Score of The Swahili House?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.3/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.