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Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Stone Town

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Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood
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Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Belle)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Violetta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Semele) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Semele)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Camille) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Camille)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Twin Room (Mimi) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Twin Room (Mimi)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Shakti Temple and Hamamni Persian Baths. Christ Church Cathedral and Malindi Mosque 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) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Stone Town
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Emerson Spice Hotel. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1870
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Emerson Spice Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

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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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 21 and May 20.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Emerson Spice Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel
Emerson Spice Hotel Zanzibar Town
Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Emerson Spice Hotel to the airport?

Emerson Spice Hotel is 4.9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Emerson Spice Hotel have an airport shuttle?

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

How close is Emerson Spice Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 10-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emerson Spice Hotel offer free breakfast?

Emerson Spice Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Emerson Spice Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Emerson Spice Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Emerson Spice Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Emerson Spice Hotel have a pool?

Emerson Spice Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Emerson Spice Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like seafood, al fresco dining, and garden views.

Does Emerson Spice Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Emerson Spice Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Emerson Spice Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.