Built on 3 floors, this traditional house was at one time a teahouse (where its name comes from). Perfectly located on the famous Kelele Square the Beyt Al Chai allows you to experience the ambiance of the famous Stone Town while allowing you to find peace and tranquility overlooking a beautiful grassy square filled with hibiscus and tamarind trees to the Indian Ocean beyond. Only a few paces from the sea, the house is cool and breezy and the top floor bedrooms have a wonderful sea view.

Guests are within easy walking distance to all the attractions of Stone town and in the evenings, all the restaurants are very nearby. Each of the 6 fully en-suite bedrooms and suites are completely unique. Richly coloured organza and silk curtains billow in the breeze around genuine antique furniture dating back to the days of the Sultan. Add to this personalised and detailed service, fully air conditioned rooms, modern sanitary facilities and Beyt al Chai is the best choice for a luxury visit to Stone Town.

In order to maintain the character of this antique building, there are no bars or restaurants at Beyt Al Chai - though there is a wide variety of these close by in the Stone Town. However, there is a beautiful and bright breakfast courtyard, one of the jewels of this house and drinks are available in the living room - the perfect place to relax on one of the Zanzibar beds or large sofas, taking in the magical atmosphere and sounds of the town while gazing at the turquoise blue Indian Ocean views.