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The Swahili House

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Built 2008

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Renovation forecast · estimate

Likely due for renovation now

Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Location

Satellite view · Zanzibar, Tanzania

Timeline

  1. 2008

    Built

Facts

Stars

3★

Built

2008

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.

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 6.4/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.