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
Year Built - 1870
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 10
Number of floors - 5

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
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
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 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
Beach nearby
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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