Title: Emerson Spice Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar+Town%2C+Mjini+Magharibi+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=31570310&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Emerson Spice Hotel Stone Town's seaside retreat blends historic charm and ocean views, with fresh seafood dining and attentive service for easy Zanzibar exploration. ## Photo gallery for Emerson Spice Hotel ![2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood - Emerson Spice Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/c79c7695.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Emerson Spice Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/08157cdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Belle) - Emerson Spice Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/5695b3f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Violetta) - Emerson Spice Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6ffa55e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Belle) - Emerson Spice Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/cf93b519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Emerson Spice Hotel in historic Stone Town offers continental breakfast and seafood at two restaurants. Relax in the garden or terrace after exploring. Staff arranges tours and handles laundry and luggage storage. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Bar - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Room (Belle) ![Room (Belle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/cf93b519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Belle) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Room (Violetta) ![Room (Violetta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/1da2db44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Violetta) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Room (Semele) ![Room (Semele)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/687e6a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Semele) 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Room (Camille) ![Room (Camille)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/04d744af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Camille) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Ceiling fan - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Design Twin Room (Mimi) ![Design Twin Room (Mimi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/79c3ccf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Design Twin Room (Mimi) 10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Deep soaking bathtub - City view - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Large Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Emerson-Spice-Hotel.h31570310.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Emerson-Spice-Hotel.h31570310.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near the beach, Emerson Spice Hotel is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16123%2C39.19204&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oaZc4tvsfk0ezzCk__4DHU-J5jA=) Stone Town, Zanzibar Town ### What's nearby - ![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c03f920f-5a42-47de-aa4f-5411ab08dc6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) House of Wonders 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Anglican Cathedral which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/07f303a6-9471-43e4-9d02-1fac750c8ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church Cathedral 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Hamamni Persian Baths 2 min walk \- 0.2 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Forodhani Park 6 min walk - Lukmaan Restaurant 4 min walk - House of Karafuu 4 min walk - Secret Garden 1 min walk - Livingstone Beach Restaurant 7 min walk ## About this property ### Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel located in Stone Town Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Emerson Spice Hotel. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner along with seafood and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels, and a front-desk safe - Bicycle parking, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture - A porter/bellhop and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions 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 Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between April 21 and May 20\. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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. ### Optional extras - 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. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel Emerson Spice Hotel Zanzibar Town Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Emerson Spice Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Emerson Spice Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Emerson Spice Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Emerson Spice Hotel? ### Does Emerson Spice Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Emerson Spice Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Emerson Spice Hotel Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 95 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### lesley jane Jan 10, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta) ##### lesley jane Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### sandra Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### emile Jan 5, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### emile Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Oct 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Special place. The staff outstanding. A few remarkable days at this wonderful historic 'hotel'. ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay in a place immersed in history. ##### Lena ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Everything amazing! Amazing, great people, great food, great hotel. Rooms are beautiful, comfy, clean! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bo-Yu Nov 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Bo-Yu Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Janet Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### cécile Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Amenities Very delicate staff. Well situated in stone town Glorious breakfast. ##### cécile Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcela A. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff are beyond friendly ##### Marcela A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great ambience Great ambience, a special experience. Set menu dinner at the rooftop restaurant was good, breakfast as well. ##### Heidi Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing historic hotel Beautiful histric hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Lots od stairs and no elevator but the views are amazing! Great breakfast too! ##### Suzanne Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities An older building, filled with antiques. Incredible service. Thoroughly loved our stay. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was welcoming and friendly. The hotel was clean and elegant. The atmosphere was perfect but the call to prayer at 5:15 was a bit disturbing. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was fantastic! Special thanks to Rashid and Wakili for going above and beyond to insure that I had everything I needed and then some! The rooms were spacious, clean, and, beautifully decorated. ##### karen Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heike Jan 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exceptional 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. ##### heike Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### An extraordinary hotel Originally the building served as a residence for the last Swahili king and you can feel the atmosphere in this extraordinary hotel, perfectly located in the middle of Stone Town. Rooms are like suites and uniquely designed. Staff are very service minded and the restaurant on the roof top serves a unique and very well tasting fixed menu every night in an open air space. Both rates and price for 5 course dinner (40 USD) is very competitive in relation to what you get. ##### Jan Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trina Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! 😃 ##### Trina Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexa Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing Amazing. The best hotel experience I have ever had. I’ve traveled to 52 countries and stayed at many places. This is the best so far. I will be back. Amazing staff so kind . ##### Alexa Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Jamie Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kulendran Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The Emerson Spice Hotel used to be the Swahili Sultan's place. The rooms are beautifully appointed. Rustic furniture adds to the ambiance. My room was on the top floor which means 3 flights of stairs. The hotel is located on a narrow street. This means that taxis cannot come up to the hotel. ##### Kulendran Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alan Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Secret Gem 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 ##### Alan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Hotel Amazing stay. From the warm welcome and services. Truly enjoyed the food in the Secret Garden and rooftop. ##### Patricia Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niels Søndergaard Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities One of the most charming places we've ever stayed at. Antique, yet very clean and safe. Food was delicious, best we had on Zanzibar. Staff wonderful. 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