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Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood

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
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Camille)

Room (Camille)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Violetta)

Room (Violetta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Semele)

Room (Semele)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Design Twin Room (Mimi)

Design Twin Room (Mimi)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room (Belle)

Room (Belle)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Emerson Spice Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Shakti Temple and Hamamni Persian Baths. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and free continental breakfast. .The seafood restaurant, Rooftop restaurant, serves seafood and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Stone Town hotel include Christ Church Cathedral and Malindi Mosque.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Emerson Spice Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
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 bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop restaurant
  • Secret Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1870
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 April and 20 May.

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.

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 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 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 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 all 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

Are there any beaches close to Emerson Spice Hotel?

Yep, Emerson Spice Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Emerson Spice Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco 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 Spice Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Emerson Spice Hotel?

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

Does Emerson Spice Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerson Spice Hotel?

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 Spice Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Emerson Spice Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Emerson Spice Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.