Beyt Al Chai Hotel takes its name from the history of the building, which in years gone past, used to be a tea house. Thanks to its palm-shaded rooftop, sunset views and speciality spiced tea, Beyt al Chai was a popular meeting place of Zanzibar's nobility in times gone by - a flavour which it retains to this day. Ideally located in the famous Kelele Square under the shade of ancient trees and the tranquil Indian Ocean surrounds, Beyt Al Chai Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the Old Stone Town, Zanzibar Island and its historical buildings and monuments.

The comfortably furnished lounge and bar area proved the perfect place to relax and sip drinks after a busy day exploring Stone Town. A large variety of restaurants are in safe and easy walking distance from the hotel, and provide an enjoyable way to explore Zanzibar's balmy evenings and candle-lit streets.
Zanzibar Stone Town Inn Hotel is a traditional house, a 3-floored building which was at one time a tea house, hence it’s original name: Beyt Al Chai (or House of Tea). The exceptional location of this boutique luxury hotel offers the whole Stone Town on a silver platter to its guests. A wealthy Arab merchant originally built this fabulous old building. In the years that followed, the square in front of Beyt al Chai became frequented by the European residents of the town. 

Perfectly located on the famous Kelele Square, the Beyt Al Chai Hotel, (or The Zanzibar Stone Town Inn Hotel), allows you to enjoy the ambiance of the famous Zanzibar Stone Town with a unique respite for peace and tranquility by overlooking a beautiful grassy square filled with hibiscus and tamarind trees to the Indian Ocean beyond. Hotel Beyt Al Chai is located only a few paces from the sea, the House of Tea is cool and breezy and the top floor bedrooms’ have wonderful views of the Ocean. Being an authentic old Zanzibar house, each of the 6 fully en-suite bedrooms and suites is unique and with its own character. Richly coloured organza and silk curtains billow in the breeze around genuine antique furniture dating back to the days of the Sultan. No detail has been over looked. 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 your best choice of an exclusive, boutique for an exceptional visit and stay in Stone Town.

Accommodation in Beyt Al Chai Hotel - Zanzibar Stone Town Inn Hotel
For those who want to experience the charm of a classic African setting with a touch of ancient Arabian mystique, the place is Beyt al Chai. This is an exquisite 6-room boutique hotel within a traditional Zanzibar house, built on 3 floors. Sitting only a few paces from the sea, the house is cool and breezy. On a typical day, guests relax in our beautifully appointed lounge and rooms overlooking a square filled with hibiscus and ancient tamarind trees - simultaneously feeling the pull of the mysterious Indian Ocean that lies just beyond the trees and soaking up the ambiance of this World Heritage Site only steps a way from the shops, restaurants and attractions of contemporary Zanzibar.

SULTAN Rooms:
These are the two largest rooms at the Beyt al Chai, at approximately 40 sq. metres each. They have private bathrooms and captivating views of Zanzibar. The two rooms are:
Beyt Al Chai - Thick walls, antique shuttered windows looking out to sea, arched shower; this is the original room of the Beyt al Chai.
Beyt Al Ajaib - Richly carpeted, comfortable and a cozy with a fabulous sea view from all sides, this is the lovers' nest.
PRINCE Rooms:
These three rooms are the second largest in the house, averaging about 25 Sq Metres each. They each have a private bathroom and dressing room. The rooms are:
Beyt El Sahel - Royal green organza curtains, matching silk bed cover, elegant cushions; the Al Sahel rooms are a delight.
Beyt Al Hukum - With a wooden floor, private dressing room and a traditional arched bathroom, the Al Hakum is an experience of contemporary Zanzibar.
Beyt Al Ras - With twin four-posters beds, antique furniture and a selection of artifacts the Al Ras is the combination of elegance and homeliness.
PRINCESS Rooms:
This room is the smallest in the Hotel but as original as the others and has a good size bathroom with direct entrance from the room. It is called the:
Beyt Al Dal - The smallest of the Beyt al Chai rooms, the Al Dal is as original as the others, with a good size bathroom and the cozy airy feel of a writer's hideout.

Beyt Al Chai Hotel - Zanzibar Stone Town Inn Hotel Restaurant
Opened in May 2007 and has become the finest dining establishment within Zanzibar's Stone Town. The Restaurant offers a fusion of Zanzibar and European Cuisine. Ideally located on the ground floor section of the Hotel, un-intrusive to Guests of the House but providing them an opportunity for first class dining! Benefiting from the shade of those ancient trees and the serenity of the Indian Ocean, Beyt al Chai Restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy fabulous cuisine. The Restaurant is open for breakfast (fresh and prepared on order) for in-house guests from 0700 hrs to 1000 hrs. The Restaurant is open for lunch between 1200 hrs & 1530 hrs. During the day the menu offers a selection of Light lunches that include Fresh Seafood Salads and a selection of Homemade Bruschetta and Baquettes with a choice of fillings. Dinner is served between 1800 hrs & 2200 hrs. At night the menu transforms into a Fine Dining candlelight experience of culinary creations especially prepared by our Executive Chef. Begin your evening with Fresh Crab Meat layered with Crispy Eggplant and Green Mango then select the “Fritto Misto” which is a Mix of Deep Fried Fish and Seafood and complete your evening with our famous Passion Fruit Parfait served with caramelized Banana and Coconut Cookies. A wide selection of Fine Wines complements as well as completes the experience.

Beyt Al Chai Hotel - Zanzibar Stone Town Inn Hotel Restaurant Facilities
The Beyt Al Chai Hotel has the rare advantage of being part of a group that includes two sister beach resorts located a short drive away from it's the city - the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa and the Sultan Sands Islands Resorts. This enables the Beyt Al Chai Hotel to offer its guests a variety and scope of facilities well beyond the reach of a normal city hotel. Besides the services at the Hotel itself, guests at the Hotel have access to most of the facilities available at the two beach resorts.

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