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Emerson Spice Hotel

Name: Emerson Spice Hotel
Address: Stone Town, Kiponda, Mjini, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania, Stone Town, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania
Rating: 9.8

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9.8

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116 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Judith

10.0

/ 10

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.

Judith

10.0

/ 10

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.

emile

10.0

/ 10

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!

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Stone Town, Kiponda, Mjini, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania

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Emerson Spice Hotel is located in area / city Kiponda.

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Stone Town, Kiponda, Mjini, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania

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General

In Zanzibar Town (Stone Town)

Location

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.

Attractions

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
St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 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

Renovations

The property is closed between April 21 and May 20.

Facilities

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.

Business Facilities

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).

Dining

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.

Rooms

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.

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Common Space

Lobby

Exterior

Others

Restaurant

Things to Do

Outdoor facilities
Garden
Beach towel

General

Smoking area
Terrace

Hotel Services

Luggage storage
Porter

Food and Drinks

Vegetarian meal

Transportation

Bicycle storage

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Public Facilities

Safety deposit box

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Emerson Spice Hotel

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

13:00 - 22:00

Check-out:

Before 10:00

General Check-in Instructions

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

, 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. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed

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General Information

Popular Facilities	WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 13:00 - 22:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Emerson Spice Hotel	10
Number of floors in Emerson Spice Hotel	5
Another facilities in Emerson Spice Hotel	Outdoor facilities, Garden, Beach towel, Smoking area, Terrace

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What are available facilities at Emerson Spice Hotel?

There are top facilites at Emerson Spice Hotel such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

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

The standard check-in time at Emerson Spice Hotel is starting from 13:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00

What is the star rating of Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel has a 3.5-star rating.

How many floors does Emerson Spice Hotel have?

Emerson Spice Hotel has 5.

How many rooms are available at Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel has 10.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Emerson Spice Hotel

Other sources (116)

9.8

Exceptional

From 116 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.2

Service and Facilites

10.0

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Judith

10.0

/10

Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Judith

10.0

/10

Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Iren

Friends and Family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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My room was a work of art with unique furnishings and exquisite detail

lesley jane

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)

emile

10.0

/10

Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Bo-Yu

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It is one of the best hotel I've ever stayed. Excellent room, staff, services. The hotel and the rooms are in traditional Zanzibar architecture style, which gave me great experience. Staff is considerate and detail oriented. The dinner at the rooftop is wonderful. One minor downside is the shower had low water pressure due to my room was in the top floor. Sometimes I had to wait for 1-2 minutes until the water came, which was not good when taking shower. The staff said there will be a major work to add a pump. Hope it will be better after it's done.

sandra

Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Christopher

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Special place. The staff outstanding. A few remarkable days at this wonderful historic 'hotel'.

Patricia

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing stay. From the warm welcome and services. Truly enjoyed the food in the Secret Garden and rooftop.

Piero

10.0

/10

Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Melinda

Friends and Family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

My sister and I stayed here for a few nights when arriving in Zanzibar. Our flight plans got brought forward and the hotel was great in bringing forward our airport pick up. A staff member met us in the traffic area and carried our bags to the hotel, making sure we were following too. It really was nice to be in the heart of Stone Town. We stayed in Mimi which is one of the top rooms, so lots of stairs to get there. Room was huge, light and airy. We had a problem with hot water for the shower but once we notified the staff it was quick to be resolved. Beds were comfortable. Turn down service was a lovely touch. Breakfast was wonderful and served at the roof top restaurant, which has a nice view over Stone Town. Also a great spot for sundowner drinks. We didn't try the set menu dinner there. We ate dinner at the onsite restaurant which was nice. They had a beach bag with towels which came in handy. We also liked the group tipping rather than needing to constantly tip. We'll return here if back in Zanzibar and recommend to others.

Karen

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a fantastic experience staying here! The staff went above and beyond to accomodate our needs. They let us keep our luggage there before check in time with no extra charge, and they gave us a room upgrade to one of the best rooms (the Katherine Hepburn room), which was a really nice surprise. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. When we decided to have dinner in the Secret Garden Restaurant on a night when there was music, we complained that we had to pay extra for the music, and the manager was so kind. He didn't make us pay, and arranged for us to eat upstairs where it was quieter. We later realized that the music cost was explained in our welcome letter, so we appologized and paid for it the next day and the manager was so nice.The whole place was spotlessly clean, the bed was very comfortable and the room and the hotel were beautifully decorated. I loved the extra touches like the handmade scented soaps and the flowers in the room. We loved the balcony that was off of our room and asked if we could eat breakfast there instead of going downstairs. The servers forgot about us and we had to wait extra long for our food, but it was worth it! We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed staying at this hotel. We would definately stay here again and even though it's a little bit pricier than other hotels, it's totally worth it. We would highly recommend to others.

Sandra

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Incredibly historic building with unique individually decorated rooms! Perfect location for walking around Stonetown. Delicious breakfast served on rooftop! Request Belle room if you don't want a lot of stairs. It has a huge balcony along the front of the building so it's fun to see tourists stop and take photos!

Trina

Business and Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I really enjoyed my stay here at The Emerson Spice Hotel. The rooms are clean and decorated nicely keeping the old feel of this historic building. I liked the old fashioned door style of the Camile Room. Which doesn’t use keycards like most hotels. You use a huge big padlock 🔐 to secure the door. All the staff were very nice and friendly. The only thing you need to be aware of is there is no elevator. All stairs only, so be prepared to get some stair exercises during your stay. LOL! 😃

Jamie

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

From the moment we walked in, this place was fantastic! We were promptly greeted and we were being shown to our rooms within a few minutes. Our room (Camille) was great! We thoroughly enjoyed the windows and balconies and people watching the street below. The room was spacious and the bed was comfy. Dinner upstairs was wonderful...although the stairs were steep (but the views were lovely). The food was inventive and delicious and the service was top notch. Highly recommend. We also had food and drinks at the Secret Garden and that was also quite nice. I expected the included breakfast to be buffet style but was pleasantly surprised that it was a beautiful made to order breakfast with delicious coffee. Shuttle to the airport was quick and easy. Would definitely stay here again when in Stone Town.

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with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing, great people, great food, great hotel. Rooms are beautiful, comfy, clean!

heike

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This small hotel is in the middle of Stone Town, and it is beautiful. The staff are attentive, without being intrusive, the manager is so professional and knowledgeable, and the standard of comfort is of the highest order. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace and consisted of a wonderful selection of fruit followed by eggs and a pastry. We had the taster menu one evening, and it was exceptional. This is a very special hotel, and we had an unforgettable stay.

Janet

Leisure

10.0

/10

Reviewed 88 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Alan

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 103 week(s) ago

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Really authentic building. The building is old and the owners have tried to keep the originality of the building by keeping original features . Its in the winding streets of the old town , so no vehicles except scooters allowed. The staff are great , everyone smiles and are so helpful. The room we stayed in Lamore had a outside shower on a balcony , seems strange, but it was very private and great to have a shower outside

Marcela A.

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 104 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff are beyond friendly

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