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Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Zanzibar Town
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property is closed between April 21 and May 20.

Unlock the rhythm of city life from your stylish sanctuary at Emerson Spice Hotel, where urban exploration begins, steps from Shakti Temple and 3 minutes by foot from Christ Church Cathedral. This hotel is 4 minutes walk to Slave Market and 4 minutes walk to Hamamni Persian Baths.

Downtown living meets comfort through daily housekeeping, deep soaking bathtub, a private balcony, room service, complimentary high-speed WiFi, mini-refrigerator, relaxing in-room massage and air conditioning, with sleek urban design.

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Property Details

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.

  • Organic food
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Swimming nearby
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Sailing nearby
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Garden
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Beach towels
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Daily
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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 cribs/infant beds and high chair
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 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

Other details

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).

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) - 0.3 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
Shangani Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The preferred airport for Emerson Spice Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, , Tanzania
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Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Bicycle parking available
Number of restaurants - 2
Number of bars/lounges - 1