Description
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and bike storage.. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours)..
A stay at Emerson Spice Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Shakti Temple and Christ Church Cathedral. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Darajani Market and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Slave Market.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Shakti Temple - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Christ Church Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Malindi Mosque - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi House of Wonders - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Slave Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Darajani Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Jaw's Corner - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Zanzibar Night Market - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Old Fort - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Shangani Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi The preferred airport for Emerson Spice Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi . In Zanzibar Town (Stone Town).
Enjoy seafood at Rooftop restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM..
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- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
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- Maid
- Reception
- Porter service
- Reception
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Terrace
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for its spacious and comfortable rooms
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 865 TripAdvisor reviews
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Zara S
13/07/2026
“Gem in Stone Town!”
We had a fantastic 2-night stay at Emerson Spice for our honeymoon. We wanted to explore Stone Town for a couple days, and this was the perfect location to start from. All the staff are fantastic and friendly, and Russell is a brilliant host. The Secret Garden is also an outstanding spot for lunch … more
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WorldTravelerNotes
25/05/2026
“Highly recommended!”
This hotel is absolutely unique and full of charm. Located in a beautiful historic building, it perfectly combines old-world character with modern comfort. The atmosphere is truly special—you can feel the history in every detail. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the attention to detail through… more
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Christian L
03/04/2026
“A magical experience in Stone Town.”
The atmosphere of the Emerson Spice Hotel is magical. Located at the heart of Stone Town, there can't be a more stylish and wonderful hotel in the whole of Zanzibar. And the dinner is a real gourmet treat. Thanks to the entire team for an unforgettable stay!
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C1826KGsimoned
Switzerland
28/03/2026
“Fantastic Experience”
We stayed in the Violet room and it felt like being in a castle in the old times. Very special, very spacious, the room decor was very particular but in a nice way. It is in the middle of the old town close to the market and other small shops. It is not possible to arrive with the taxi in front of … more
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Mari B
Boston, Massachusetts
23/07/2026
“Consider for a very nice stay”
Wonderful place, interesting decor ( it was a palace), excellent staff ( although i would have loved more help with where and how to do things....). They have a great rooftop where you can have drinks with a sunset oe a full prefixed meal ( we did both) and a second restaurant the Secret Garden… more
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