Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Soko Muhogo Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Spice Palace Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Blue Ocean, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jaws Bar is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. 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 St. Joseph's Cathedral and House of Wonders.

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Spice Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Spice Palace Hotel.

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

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Spice Palace Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 65-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Ocean
  • Blue Ocean
  • Jaws Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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 50 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Spice Palace Hotel?

Spice Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Spice Palace Hotel?

Yep, Spice Palace Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

Does Spice Palace Hotel have a pool?

Spice Palace Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spice Palace Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.