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Emerson Spice Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.
A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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Stone Town, 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.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Design Twin Room (Mimi)

A room with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a canopy.

Design Twin Room (Mimi)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (Belle)

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

Room (Belle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (Violetta)

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Room (Violetta)

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

View all photos for Room (Semele)

A room with a traditional design, featuring a bed with a canopy, several chairs, a table, and a large window with red curtains.

Room (Semele)

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

View all photos for Room (Camille)

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chest, a small table, and a chair.

Room (Camille)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Design Twin Room (Mimi)

A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden table with chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a lantern on the wall.

Design Twin Room (Mimi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Christ Church Cathedral. 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 Malindi Mosque and House of Wonders.

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malindi Mosque - 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.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Emerson Spice Hotel

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 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
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • 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
  • 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 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 high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. 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.

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

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson Spice Hotel on 26 Aug 2026 start from NZ$222, 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 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.

Emerson Spice Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor in the heart of Stone Town. Staff was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lived in Kate it was an nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Qiujian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lesley jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorn Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning Hotel in the heart of Stone Town. So much character and charm! Sitting on the balcony watching the streets below was an absolute treat - as was the rooftop restaurant. We tried the seafood tasting menu which included some real gems along with some unfamiliar taste combinations. The call for prayer at the nearby mosque was quite loud - at 5.10 in the morning - but we quickly fell asleep again in the nice 4-poster bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were decorated well and was very clean. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Loved the rooftop for breakfast and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel’s decor and ambience were absolutely lovely. I had a beautifully spacious room with a balcony. The rooftop provides a wonderful venue for breakfast and dinner. The hotel arranged a transfer from the airport- very helpful as the hotel is located in the midst of Stone Town’s maze of lanes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Beautiful Hotel

Amazing stay. From the warm welcome and services. Truly enjoyed the food in the Secret Garden and rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, History
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a place immersed in history.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special place. The staff outstanding. A few remarkable days at this wonderful historic 'hotel'.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was a work of art with unique furnishings and exquisite detail
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

A wonderful hotel

Lovely hotel Really good and friendly service Fabulous ambience Beautiful breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful hotel. Each room is beautifully decorated and spacious. Air conditioning plus a ceiling fan makes the room comfortable for sleeping. My room had a lovely balcony overlooking a garden. The internal courtyard makes the hotel very quiet. The rooftop is lovely for breakfast and dinner or the Secret Garden within the hotel compound is also lovely for a meal. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the seafront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Great ambience

Great ambience, great hotel, a special experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

emile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for a better welcome. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, we arrived very early in the morning and were pleasantly surprised when they offered us breakfast and allowed us to check in early. The property itself is stunning: a beautiful historical building that has been thoughtfully and tastefully decorated. Our room was spacious, elegant, and very comfortable. The location is also great, in a pretty and vibrant street and just a few minutes away from the night market and the sights. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything amazing!

Amazing, great people, great food, great hotel. Rooms are beautiful, comfy, clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place in heart of old Stonetown. Beautiful unique rooms, fantastic food in a rooftop restaurant with an an amazing view, and and a very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niels Søndergaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most charming places we've ever stayed at. Antique, yet very clean and safe. Food was delicious, best we had on Zanzibar. Staff wonderful. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are beyond friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Great ambience

Great ambience, a special experience. Set menu dinner at the rooftop restaurant was good, breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Amazing historic hotel

Beautiful histric hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Lots od stairs and no elevator but the views are amazing! Great breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the character of the building. The details were tasteful and well designed. Such a unique place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older building, filled with antiques. Incredible service. Thoroughly loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

cécile

Liked: Amenities
Very delicate staff. Well situated in stone town Glorious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025