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Emerson on Hurumzi

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.
A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.
A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.
A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.
A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$415
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Explore the area

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Hurumzi St, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room (Zenana)

A bed with a canopy, a brass plate on the wall, and a shelf with a decorative item.

Signature Room (Zenana)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room (Seyyed)

A room with a bed under a canopy, red curtains, and a window with a view.

Classic Room (Seyyed)

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (Blue)

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

Classic Double Room (Blue)

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose)

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose)

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (Tour)

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with a canopy, and two sofas.

Classic Double Room (Tour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Emerson on Hurumzi puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of House of Wonders and Hamamni Persian Baths. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The theme restaurant, Tea House Restaurant, serves Middle Eastern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Art Gallery & Café is the hotel's own pub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Stone Town hotel include Malindi Mosque and Christ Church Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Emerson on Hurumzi

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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Art Gallery & Café
  • Tea House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Evening entertainment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1870
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all 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

Are there any beaches close to Emerson on Hurumzi?

Yep, Emerson on Hurumzi is a short 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerson on Hurumzi?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson on Hurumzi on 22 Aug 2026 start from NZ$415, 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.

What makes Emerson on Hurumzi a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Emerson on Hurumzi.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Emerson on Hurumzi?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Emerson on Hurumzi serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerson on Hurumzi?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Emerson on Hurumzi?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Middle Eastern cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Emerson on Hurumzi?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Emerson on Hurumzi?

No, pets are not allowed.

Emerson on Hurumzi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, cool hotel, great staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert Vincent L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great service and historic nice rooms. We visited in the low season while there was less tourists. The hotel seemed to be fully staffed and service levels were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A magical, historical hotel. We felt privileged to stay there. All staff were wonderful as was the food and rooftop dining experience. A great spot to walk around and discover Stone Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leila

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luis

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kristin

Hotel with a unique, cool interior. Missing a safe and refrigerator in the room. There was a problem with the water supply in the shower, the water ran out in the middle of the shower. Experienced the same with the faucet in the sink. Also felt there was a bit of visibility into the shower area from the other buildings around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in Stone town. There is significant noise from call to prayers. The room is large and furnished with period furniture. The stairs are high. There is no elevator and the hotel staff is helpful in taking the luggage up the stairs. The breakfast is served from the top terrace of the hotel which has a nice view of the ocean. However the quality of the food could be significantly improved (plate of fruit, mediocre egg - avoid the omelette, two small triangles of wheat bread) juice, tea/French press coffee. The water in the faucets is not potable. On the second day we asked for an additional bottle of water twice and it was never delivered. The staff is very friendly. There were fresh flowers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt beliggenhet og veldig sjarmerende hotell. God frokost og store rom. God service og hyggelig personale. En nydelig takterrasse som serverer lunsj og middag (bør forhåndsbestilles). Fantastisk utsikt, og sørg for å få med deg solnedgangen fra dette utsiktspunktet. Det er ikke heis, så vær forberedt på litt trappegåing. Ligger midt i sentrum, og vi ville valgt dette hotellet igjen. Anbefales!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bo

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

10/10 Excellent

AKARI

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siv

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jean-Marc

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luca

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

Posto fantastico!

Una delle migliori scelte se soggiornate a stone town! Caratteristico, particolare, non scontato! Camere enormi e ben curate, personale gradevole e disponibile, terrazza panoramica swahili style bellissima! Unica nota negativa proprio la cena sulla terrazza che se rapportata al pezzo ci è sembrata non all’altezza, comunque vale la pena solo per L atmosfera e c’è da dire che noi non amiamo particolarmente la cucina locale.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020