Emerson Spice Hotel
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Emerson Spice Hotel
1494, Tharia Street TZ, 1497 Kiponda, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Zanzibar West, Tanzania
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A stay at Emerson Spice Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Shakti Temple and 3 minutes by foot from Christ Church Cathedral. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths.Show More
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Highlights
Airport drop-off available
Delicious breakfast
Top local pick
Excellent service
Ideal locationShow More
Amenities
Airport drop-off
Airport pick-up
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Front Desk with Limited Hours
English
Halal meals provided
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Garden
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Property Description
A stay at Emerson Spice Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Shakti Temple and 3 minutes by foot from Christ Church Cathedral. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths.
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4.8/5
AmazingCleanliness4.8
Amenities4.8
Location4.8
Service4.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(8.5 km)
Landmarks: Stone Town
(110m)
Landmarks: Hamam Persian Baths
(200m)
Landmarks: Zanzibar Spice Community Shop
(210m)
Landmarks: Darajani Mosque
(220m)
Landmarks: East Africa Slave Trade Exhibition (Slave Chambers - Cathedoral Church Of Christ)
(250m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
3
Room (Violetta)
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
City view
Wi-Fi in room
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5
Design Twin Room (Mimi)
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
City view
Wi-Fi in room
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3
Room (Belle)
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
City view
Wi-Fi in room
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11
Room (Camille)
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
City view
Wi-Fi in room
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2
Room (Semele)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
City view
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Guest Reviews
4.8/5
Amazing
41 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.8
- Amenities4.8
- Location4.8
- Service4.8
Average for similar properties in Stone Town
AI Summary
The staff's exceptional friendliness and helpfulness creates a welcoming environment. Unique, charming rooms with comfortable amenities and delicious breakfast on the rooftop terrace stand out.
Guest User
March 23, 2025
Absolute perfection! Simple as that. Everything about Emerson Spice is simply delightful. The place itself is just beautiful: we had the Kate room, and have never stayed anywhere more captivating. The entire staff, led by the charming and urbane Russell, were capable, helpful and always so warm and smiling. The rooftop restaurant is excellent: perched up there with great views over Stonetown was great, and the food - Prix fixe seafood for dinner -very very good. We ate there on eight and brought some Aerican friends there the next, and they loved as much as we did. We can’t recommend Emerson Spice highly enough. If you are going to Zanzibar - and you should - then you owe it to yourself to stay there. It will add it’s own incredible element to your enjoyment.
joolsc2016
March 3, 2025
A stunning hotel. A former merchant's house dating back to the 1860s, it stands out even amongst all the fantastic old buildings in Stonetown. Tour groups were stopping outside the hotel to take pictures and to learn about it's history. It's a unique property with only 11 rooms, each decorated in beautiful styles utilising local Arabic furniture and fittings. We stayed in the roomed called Kate which was on the fourth floor. (I advise that if you struggle with steps then book a room on a lower floor). It with a floor to ceiling doors opening up onto a large terrace on one side while the bathroom opened up to a smaller terrace containing an outside bath and shower. Breakfast was served in the restaurant on the roof overlooking the houses, mosques and spires of the city. It was a magical way to start each day with great coffee, fresh tropical fruit and eggs cooked to order. The staff in the hotel was impeccable in every details, helping take our bags up the stairs to our room, arranging transportation and taking care of anything that we needed. The hotel in situated centrally and you can walk to the market in a little over five minutes or down to the port in about ten. I can't recommend this hotel highly enough.
Guest User
February 27, 2025
This hotel is truly unique, each room has a theme & they are very exotic with at the same time having all the modern amenities. The staff- so attentive & kind. They arranged a special vegetarian meal for me on their lovely rooftop restaurant because I hate fish & the menu is normally all fish. It was delicious. You have to go to the 5 course rooftop dinner! A staff member always met us at the square to lead us back to the hotel through the labyrinth of alleyways. One mane en helped me chase down a merchant who had mistakenly overcharged me & intervened on my behalf. The experience was a must do!
Explore57931138251
February 8, 2025
The Emerson Spice hotel is gorgeous. Each room is different. Ours was huge with two amazing balconies. The roof top terrace is a delight for meals and drinks and the Secret Garden is a great alternative. The staff are wonderful and the location is divine.
Guest User
February 5, 2025
Emerson Spice. Of all the places we stayed in Zanzibar, this is by far the best on all fronts. The rooms are lovely, beautifully decorated and furnished - each crammed with character, the food is lovely and the service excellent. Because it is in the heart of the Old Town, vehicles can’t get right to the door, but it is only a five-minute walk from where the taxi stops and the hotel staff will help with bags if you arrange this. The central location means that Darajani market is a few minutes walk in one direction, Hurumzi Street’s souvenir shops run the other way and the brilliant Zanzibar Coffee House is 20 yards away. If you want to explore the less touristy northern districts of Kiponda and Kikoni, these lie to the north and the Anglican Cathedral and slave exhibition to the south. You can view the town’s rooftops laid out around you from the rooftop restaurant, where Breakfast is served. We would definitely stay here again.
Guest User
January 23, 2025
The Food was amazing. Really good. We finished each dish. However, moringa, which was in one of the dishes, is a laxative to those who don't usually ingest it. Annnnd the next day we were impacted by it. Overall a great tasting meal with more than my palate cleansed.
Guest User
January 11, 2025
what a wonderful charming place, We just loved it! we had diner on the roof top the first night, the chef was super creative cooking local food, fantastic diner. the next day we had diner at the secret garden, wonderful location , great taste in decoration keeping the old wall and stairs. The team was very welcoming, and we highly appreciate the upgrade we were offered the Kate suite, absolutely stunning . Thank you so much to all the Emerson team.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Halal meals provided
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Public Areas
Garden
No Smoking in Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Kayaking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–23:00
Check-out: 10:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added, but extra beds cannot be added.
Fees for cots are not included in the total price. For details, please contact the hotel.
Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Property Description
- Opened: 1870
- Number of Rooms: 1
A stay at Emerson Spice Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Shakti Temple and 3 minutes by foot from Christ Church Cathedral. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Slave Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths.
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.
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.
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).
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
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.
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).
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.