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Emerson on Hurumzi

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near House of Wonders

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Middle Eastern cuisine
Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Classic Double Room (Blue) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Hurumzi St, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room (Zenana) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Room (Zenana)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room (Seyyed) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room (Seyyed)

  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room (Blue) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (Blue)

  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose)

  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room (Tour) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (Tour)

  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

City center stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from House of Wonders and Hamamni Persian Baths. Malindi Mosque and Christ Church Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Emerson on Hurumzi

3.5-star hotel near House of Wonders
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Emerson on Hurumzi also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

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

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1870
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Emerson on Hurumzi offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Evening entertainment

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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 25 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel
Emerson on Hurumzi Zanzibar Town
Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Emerson on Hurumzi to the airport?

Emerson on Hurumzi is 5 mi (25-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 Emerson on Hurumzi?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson on Hurumzi on May 3, 2026 start from $126, 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.

Does Emerson on Hurumzi have an airport shuttle?

Emerson on Hurumzi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Emerson on Hurumzi to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 9-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emerson on Hurumzi offer free breakfast?

Emerson on Hurumzi offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Emerson on Hurumzi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Emerson on Hurumzi?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Emerson on Hurumzi?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Emerson on Hurumzi have a pool?

Emerson on Hurumzi does not have a pool.

Does Emerson on Hurumzi have a restaurant?

Emerson on Hurumzi is home to Tea House Restaurant, which features Middle Eastern cuisine.

Does Emerson on Hurumzi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Emerson on Hurumzi to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Emerson on Hurumzi is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Emerson on Hurumzi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, Doha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expert and attentive staff. Beautiful historic building. Roof top restaurant set menu was divine experience at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

See you in 26 ❤️

My favorite hotel in Zanzibar, By far
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem in Stone Town – delivered 5 stars.

I was completely blown away by this charming, one-of-a-kind hotel in Stone Town that far exceeded its 2-star rating in every possible way. What was meant to be a simple stay turned into one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. The hotel is not just a place to sleep—it’s a piece of history. Converted from a monument once owned by the British, tied to the abolition of slavery, it now stands as a semi-attached three-building hotel filled with character and soul. The architecture is absolutely captivating, full of old-world charm with a touch of Zanzibar magic. Our room was magnificent, spacious, and unlike anything you’d find in today’s trendy, cookie-cutter hotels. The bathroom, too, had its own distinct style—refreshingly unique and reflective of the local design rather than the sterile sameness of modern chains. Every corner of the hotel is decorated with thoughtful, culturally rich details that give it life and authenticity. The staff? Incredible. Truly some of the warmest, most helpful people we’ve encountered. They went above and beyond, not only in their hospitality but in arranging tours for us at very reasonable prices—we even cross-checked them online and found their rates to be more than fair. And then there’s the rooftop restaurant. Hands down one of the best places to eat in Stone Town, and for good reason. Overall, this hotel may only be rated two stars, but it delivered a five-star experience from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic building right in stone town. Staff is great a dinner at the rooftop is really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there in 1994, so almost exactly 30 years ago. Same charm, but a little more run down. Our sense was that it showed the consequence of not having a strong manager on site. Little things were a bit amiss and staff could probably use some training in customer relations appropriate to a place with Emerson's storied history and its cost
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully unique rooms. Super friendly and kind staff. Definitely recommend the dinner on the rooftop. Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and the staff were friendly and helpful. Went in with high expectations and this stay exceeded them all!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel with lovely service! The only issue is it can be quite loud at night but definitely would stay again if back in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

She willlove you

I would recommend for a couple. The service and rooms are spectacular. Location is in the center on Stone Town and be sure to catch the sunset from the roof with a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jade and Nick

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

Perfect, hope to return

Exceptional hotel with very personal service. The room was beautiful, clean, well appointed with attention to detail. I loved the locally handmade soaps and towels! The rooftop restaurant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Charlottesville, VA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Emerson on Hurumzi. The rooms are fun and lavishly decorated, which added a unique and memorable component to the stay. The hotel also has excellent dining options such as a traditional tea-ceremony at the rooftop teahouse, and sunset dinner and cocktails at the rooftop restaurant. We would recommend Emerson on Hurumzi to anyone visiting Stone Town, and would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personalen fantastisk
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKARI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ストーンタウンの中心というロケーションで、朝から晩まで遊べます。 歴史ある建物でお城のよう。ホテル自体の雰囲気も楽しめます。 スタッフのサービスもしっかりとしていました。 ぜひまた宿泊したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ridvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Siv

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent og pent og svært hyggelig personale.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Yessica

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

Me gustó mucho este hotel

Me encantó el hotel, está hermoso, te transporta al pasado, en excelente ubicación, personal muy amable; lo recomiendo mucho!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jean-Marc

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La localisation est très centrale; ceci dit, Stone Town est très petit donc il y a plusieurs hôtels bien localisés.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfekter Aufenthalt in Stone Town!

Rundum ein gelungener Aufenthalt! Das Team ermöglicht einem jeden Wunsch und organisiert alles was man braucht! Frühstück ist super lecker und schön gesund! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Séjourner à l'Emerson est un véritable voyage dans le temps. L'hôtel est authentique et tout est choisi avec beaucoup de soin. C'est vraiment une expérience à vivre : la chambre entourée de fenêtre, la baignoire spacieuse, le lit à baldaquin ... Le petit déjeuner est excellent, tous les espaces de vie commune de l'hôtel sont très agréables. Le staff est disponible et professionnel, il saura vous guider sur votre séjour à stone town. Nous avons également diner sur le rooftop. C'est une expérience à ne pas manquer, le lieu est exceptionnel, des musiciens animaient le diner, j'y retournerai sans hésiter. Peut-être prévoir des bouchons d'oreille pour dormir.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mattias

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021