Title: Emerson Spice Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 2 restaurants and free breakfast ## Photo gallery for Emerson Spice Hotel ![Room (Violetta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6ffa55e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room (Camille)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/2ce03cc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/295472b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/08157cdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Belle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6f9ef85c.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 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 4 - Dec. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 5 - Dec. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) 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 Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - 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 Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - 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 Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains - 1 bedroom - City view - 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 Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - 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) 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Deep soaking bathtub - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - 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. 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[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 ![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-6.16124%2C39.19196&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Epl_59YE2mU-iM9_wjcCL8kkAcs=) Stone Town, Zanzibar Town #### What's nearby - Forodhani Gardens \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Shangani Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Slave Market \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Old Fort \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Nakupenda Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬1 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), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage - Beach towels, bicycle parking, and outdoor furniture - A front-desk safe and a porter/bellhop - 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. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries - Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8977800/8977778/c68b77a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tembo House Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 912 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=8977778&PinnedHotelID=8977778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32220000/32220000/32219918/8a5d6686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzibar Coffee House Stone Town - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 92 reviews CA $150 CA $173 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=32219918&PinnedHotelID=32219918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37634300/37634223/c5c10307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerson on Hurumzi Stone Town - 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Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge ### Restaurants on site - Rooftop restaurant - Secret Garden ### Things to do - Bicycle storage ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Biodegradable coffee stirrers available - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Built in 1870 - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Traditional architecture - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Partially-open bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Electrical adapters - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; 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 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? 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