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Ella's Swahili house in old town

Holiday home in Bagamoyo with kitchen

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Ella's Swahili house in old town provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ella's Swahili house in old town

Built in 1840, this six bedroom house 5 minutes walk away from the beach, has retained many of the features of traditional Swahili design: a spacious roof-top verandah; Zanzibar beds and high beamed ceilings.

The house has two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms; there are three single bedrooms and a twin bedroom. There's a bathroom downstairs and a bed settee upstairs. There are ceiling fans in every room. Upstairs there's a cooker, fridge/freezer and a washing machine. The house is in the bustling old town and 5 mins walk from the beach, the market and a few lovely restaurants. It is easy to feel part of the community. Guests are able to park within a walled garden. A night watchman is employed to look after your car and the house.

Guest access
Jackie the housekeeper will meet you and show you around the house on arrival.

Other things to note
Our home is situated in Old town Bagamoyo near three mosques and during Ramadan, in particular, it can be noisy at night. The fishermen also take their breakfast around 6am at a cafe just outside the house and they tell lots of loud and humorous stories first thing in the morning!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bagamoyo is home to this holiday home. Local points of interest include Holy Ghost Mission, Bagamoyo District Hospital, and Bagamoyo Beach. Visit our Bagamoyo travel guide
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Bagamoyo, Pwani Region

What's nearby

  • Bagamoyo Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bagamoyo District Hospital
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holy Ghost Mission
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wet n Wild Water Park
    55 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Mbezi Beach
    58 min drive - 65.8 km

Restaurants

  • Nashe's Café
    19 min walk
  • Millennium Sea Breeze Resort
    3 min drive
  • Some Unnamed Restaurant
    20 min walk
  • Poa Poa
    3 min drive
  • Market Road Pub
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella's Swahili house in old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella's Swahili house in old town on 10 Feb 2026 start from AU$206.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ella's Swahili house in old town located?

Situated in Bagamoyo, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Holy Ghost Mission, Bagamoyo District Hospital and Bagamoyo Beach. Kaole Ruins is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away.

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