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Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Stone Town

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a comfortable wicker swing chair.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a comfortable chair, and a flat-screen TV.
Check-in and unwind in our stylish lobby with a black and white checkered floor.
Relax in this inviting lounge area with comfortable seating, potted plants, and a flat-screen TV.
Enjoy dining al fresco in a serene, setting surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Soko Muhogo Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, patterned bedspread, and comfortable pillows.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Relax in a cozy room with a canopy bed, bedside table, and comfortable seating area.

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

Relax in a stylish room with a four-poster bed and patterned wallpaper.

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

  • 236 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Jaw's Corner and Hamamni Persian Baths. House of Wonders and Freddie Mercury Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Spice Palace Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Stone Town
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Spice Palace Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Spice Palace Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 65-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Spice Palace Hotel to the airport?

Spice Palace Hotel is 4.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spice Palace Hotel?

As of Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Palace Hotel on Aug 18, 2025 start from $220.23, excluding 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.

Does Spice Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Spice Palace Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per room, one-way.

How close is Spice Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 6-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spice Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Spice Palace Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spice Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Spice Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A percentage-based fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Spice Palace Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Spice Palace Hotel have a pool?

Spice Palace Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Spice Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Spice Palace Hotel is home to Blue Ocean, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Spice Palace Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Spice Palace Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Spice Palace Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Spice Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 135 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ziyanai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful hidden gem

Relatively easy to find hotel, walking distance from ferry and other places of historical significance such as the Slave market. Very clean room, exquisite furniture and decorations. Air con and wifi worked very well. Delightful and pleasant staff, engaging and gave tips on areas to visit. Delicious breakfast, great choice. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Springfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. The food was good and the rooms were excellent. The staff was very helpful in assisting us with anything we needed. The pool was a nice benefit to relax in after a hot day out in the city. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel. Good food and clean. Rooftop dinner option with the wine and seafood dinner was a nice suprise. Nice cozy pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint hotel with African decor in mid Stonetown. Shopping unavoidable. Rooftop restaurant with great food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Kingston

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
In the heart of zanzibar! Fantastic staff. Your Masai collegues Luka and others werr ecceptional. Shoeing us food spots .24hr front desk and everyhkng was so clean . Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a real area. Many local people right outside the door. If you are looking for a sanitized western lux hotel, maybe go elsewhere. If you want to really feel like Stone Town a good option. Room was basic but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything of interest. Modern, well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel via Expedia and stayed 2 nights. The best thing about this hotel is location. It is in the middle of Stone Town, walking distance to all the attractions (Freddie Mercury museum, slave market, churches, spice market, old port). There are a lot of shops and many restaurants around the corner. We walked a lot on our own and it is very safe during the day. People are friendly. The roof top restaurant has view of Stone Town. I arranged pick up from airport and they were great. They also took us to our resort in Nungwi and I think there price is better than taxi or service from Nungwi. The room is very nice and clean. Breakfast is good too. The downside, there are constructions in other buildings surrounding this hotel. And our room is next to the street. So it is very noisy all day and night. People on the streets are talking into 2-3 in the morning and the loud speaker from a mosque near by starts at 5am. People staying in the hotel coming into the hotel until 2-3 am. So I didn’t get much sleep here. There was a mixed up for our breakfast. Hotel has record that we did book with breakfast. But the rooftop restaurant did not receive our booking. So they refused letting us in even when I showed my booking information from Expedia. The front desk had to work through the 2 management systems to solve this problem. It took so long by the time they solved this miscommunication, breakfast time was almost over so we had to rush to get some food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rajabu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

rajabu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hyun

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Raju

Liked: Cleanliness
Repairs going at the adjustable property and no information about that.also no hot water due to some problems what give property 2 stars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff here were so kind and helpful! My room was so clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was amazing 🤩 I really hope I can stay here again one day ❤️ Asante Sana!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ildiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Loved the terrace restaurant. The food was good and breakfast had lots of choices. It was easy to find our way to the melacon. There is a ATM close by which is convenient. You could make arrangements for trips right in the hotel. We didn't use it, bit there is a very nice pool at the hotel. They were eager to please us in every way. Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shu hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location location….everything is within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff

My 2nd stay i really felt comfortable the first time so i came back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place amazing price and location

This was a very nice hotel. The staff was very friendly it has a great roof top restaurant/bar the food was great would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara, Virginia Beach

Disliked: Amenities
Property location is nice. Very old and smells of mildew. The pool is the size a jacuzzi, no seats around the baby splash pool. I had no hot water and the tv did not a connect. The free internet is null and void. Connectivity to the internet was poor for both new gets that I stay at Spice Palace. Heed this warning and stay elsewhere. The breakfast served each morning was horribly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Arne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Stone Town. Very nice room. The dining was reasonably good, although at times just a bit slow. The staffing and service at the lobby coffee bar was very poor, with apparent staff disinterest -- this is the only aspect of this hotel which could use some more attention, Otherwise, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Annlee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem among the hustle and bustle of Stone Town. Great location and friendly staff, though quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023