"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum.
Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."
"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum.
Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."
"The hotel was full of amazing character and extremely friendly staff. They were super helpful and really elevated our experience. We loved our stay here! Couldn’t recommend it enough!"
"The hotel was full of amazing character and extremely friendly staff. They were super helpful and really elevated our experience. We loved our stay here! Couldn’t recommend it enough!"
"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
"A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
"A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
"Breakfast is great though not buffet. The location is in the middle of stone town and very near to the sea and the night market location. Staff is so friendly. I prefer if the toilet has door instead of a curtain. The room was without telephone but it was very near to the reception desk so it was ok."
"Breakfast is great though not buffet. The location is in the middle of stone town and very near to the sea and the night market location. Staff is so friendly. I prefer if the toilet has door instead of a curtain. The room was without telephone but it was very near to the reception desk so it was ok."
"Several different location of where rooms are located. We stayed 100 m from main hotel reception. Room we stayed in was spacious including the bathroom. Best buffé breakfast with many options."
"Several different location of where rooms are located. We stayed 100 m from main hotel reception. Room we stayed in was spacious including the bathroom. Best buffé breakfast with many options."
"Everything about the hotel is just beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. If I find myself in Zanzibar again, it would be the hotel I would stay in again."
"Everything about the hotel is just beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. If I find myself in Zanzibar again, it would be the hotel I would stay in again."
"The resort was very clean and well maintained, there was a peacefulness which you would not get in the more busier resorts. The staff were helpful and very friendly.
Only thing I would say is that the dinner service was quite slow, however food was quite good."
"The resort was very clean and well maintained, there was a peacefulness which you would not get in the more busier resorts. The staff were helpful and very friendly.
Only thing I would say is that the dinner service was quite slow, however food was quite good."
"We loved our stay at Kholle House in Stonetown. The hotel was Beautiful and the perfect escape to after a long day exploring. All The staff was fantastic in helping us get the arrangements prior to arriving and then helping us with a couple of the activities we wanted to do. We highly recommend."
"We loved our stay at Kholle House in Stonetown. The hotel was Beautiful and the perfect escape to after a long day exploring. All The staff was fantastic in helping us get the arrangements prior to arriving and then helping us with a couple of the activities we wanted to do. We highly recommend."
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We had two days in stone town as part of a bigger trip to Zanzibar. Our stay at Mizingani Seafront Hotel was great. Big clean room, helpful staff and the location was the perfect base for us to explore.
We had two days in stone town as part of a bigger trip to Zanzibar. Our stay at Mizingani Seafront Hotel was great. Big clean room, helpful staff and the location was the perfect base for us to explore.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed September 26, 2018Reviewed September 26, 2018
A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
James
Reviewed November 3, 2026Reviewed November 3, 2026
We had a trouble at check in which was resolved quickly by the helpful staff. The room was clean and had a hairdryer in the bathroom. We loved the rooftop pool. Plenty of breakfast options and a beautiful beach. The location is perfect and we felt very safe there.
We had a trouble at check in which was resolved quickly by the helpful staff. The room was clean and had a hairdryer in the bathroom. We loved the rooftop pool. Plenty of breakfast options and a beautiful beach. The location is perfect and we felt very safe there.
Susannah
Reviewed September 6, 2026Reviewed September 6, 2026
A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants.
A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants.
Olivia
Reviewed February 23, 2025Reviewed February 23, 2025
We would love to thank the entire staff... From the registration desk, to waitress, to the cleaners... Same service level. Thanks to Marie, Doreen ect... Amazing service level!
We would love to thank the entire staff... From the registration desk, to waitress, to the cleaners... Same service level. Thanks to Marie, Doreen ect... Amazing service level!
One of the best things about the hotel are the helpful and very friendly staff. Rooms were clean, spacious, although a couple of minor teething problems as the hotel only opened 3 weeks ago. The staff more than made up for this though.
One of the waiters, provided endless entertainment for us both; we really enjoyed our meal even more (one thing we hadn't realised was that the hotel does not serve alcoholic beverages, which we didn't miss at all in the end!).
Pool and terrace has incredible...
One of the best things about the hotel are the helpful and very friendly staff. Rooms were clean, spacious, although a couple of minor teething problems as the hotel only opened 3 weeks ago. The staff more than made up for this though.
One of the waiters, provided endless entertainment for us both; we really enjoyed our meal even more (one thing we hadn't realised was that the hotel does not serve alcoholic beverages, which we didn't miss at all in the end!).
Pool and terrace has incredible...
Mike& Charlotte
Reviewed September 2, 2016Reviewed September 2, 2016
Nice, clean and friendly staff. Good and Well priced accommodation in the centre of the town. All was good except for the quite small rooms but was not an issue for a short stay.
Nice, clean and friendly staff. Good and Well priced accommodation in the centre of the town. All was good except for the quite small rooms but was not an issue for a short stay.
Kate
Reviewed February 12, 2019Reviewed February 12, 2019
It was the first hotel we stayed in Zanzibar for sightseeing purpose in world heritage Stone town. We stayed for two nights in the first week of Dec and enjoyed the stay. Excellent location for the purpose. We picked sea view room. The taste of interior was excellent. Park Hyatt style with nice color fabric and sturdy furniture. Old African safari romantic style with Arabic Zanzibari style mixture. Balcony was small but nice to have. All public spaces are also well decorated with excellent...
It was the first hotel we stayed in Zanzibar for sightseeing purpose in world heritage Stone town. We stayed for two nights in the first week of Dec and enjoyed the stay. Excellent location for the purpose. We picked sea view room. The taste of interior was excellent. Park Hyatt style with nice color fabric and sturdy furniture. Old African safari romantic style with Arabic Zanzibari style mixture. Balcony was small but nice to have. All public spaces are also well decorated with excellent...
mikst
Reviewed December 18, 2016Reviewed December 18, 2016
Treetop by Eight Continents Zanzibar exceeded all our expectations. It is an excellent choice for solo travellers, couples and families, and in my opinion, this resort is seriously underrated.
From the moment we stepped onto the hotel premises, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Everyone was friendly, kind and attentive throughout our stay. A special thank you to Ally, who helped my wife organise a beautiful surprise dinner for us by the beach. It was an unforgettable experience and...
Treetop by Eight Continents Zanzibar exceeded all our expectations. It is an excellent choice for solo travellers, couples and families, and in my opinion, this resort is seriously underrated.
From the moment we stepped onto the hotel premises, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Everyone was friendly, kind and attentive throughout our stay. A special thank you to Ally, who helped my wife organise a beautiful surprise dinner for us by the beach. It was an unforgettable experience and...
Chuini is everything you'd ever wish for in a holiday destination ....and more. Great value for money. Fabulous natural setting and beach. Wonderful chic rooms. Outstanding food. Unbelievably great service. The best management couple you could ever meet. Tranquil. Mesmerising. Intoxicating. Welcoming. Would we return. Oh yes. It's the jewel in the Zanzibar crown.
Chuini is everything you'd ever wish for in a holiday destination ....and more. Great value for money. Fabulous natural setting and beach. Wonderful chic rooms. Outstanding food. Unbelievably great service. The best management couple you could ever meet. Tranquil. Mesmerising. Intoxicating. Welcoming. Would we return. Oh yes. It's the jewel in the Zanzibar crown.
Hippo-starfish
Reviewed December 12, 2017Reviewed December 12, 2017
We arrived after having toured Stone Town's markets and streets in the pouring rain, and Jafferji House provided a very welcome place to retreat and relax in comfort.
Our room - Adnan - was lovely, and the other rooms we looked at were all furnished to a similar high standard.
The rooftop restaurant is less restaurant, more rooftop, but that just gave it a certain charm and it is certainly a unique selling point for the hotel.
Sadly, some of the staff were a little shy, lacking in...
We arrived after having toured Stone Town's markets and streets in the pouring rain, and Jafferji House provided a very welcome place to retreat and relax in comfort.
Our room - Adnan - was lovely, and the other rooms we looked at were all furnished to a similar high standard.
The rooftop restaurant is less restaurant, more rooftop, but that just gave it a certain charm and it is certainly a unique selling point for the hotel.
Sadly, some of the staff were a little shy, lacking in...
The best area to stay in Mwembeshauri is Stone Town, specifically within or very close to its historic core.
Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the heart of Mwembeshauri, offering a unique blend of history and culture. It's characterised by its narrow, labyrinthine alleys, bustling markets, and beautifully carved wooden doors. Key landmarks include the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, and the House of Wonders, all easily accessible on foot.
Couples looking for a memorable and authentic experience will find Stone Town an excellent fit. You can spend your days exploring the intricate streets, discovering hidden courtyards, and enjoying rooftop dinners with views of the Indian Ocean. The evening food market at Forodhani Gardens provides a fantastic opportunity to sample local cuisine.
For travellers who appreciate convenience and want to be close to the main attractions, staying within Stone Town's historic centre is ideal.
When is the best time to go to Mwembeshauri?
The best time to visit Mwembeshauri is during the dry seasons, which run from June to October and then again from December to February.
These periods offer consistently sunny weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for enjoying the beaches and exploring Stone Town comfortably. The temperatures are warm but generally pleasant, with cooler breezes from the ocean.
For those interested in diving or snorkelling, the calm waters and good visibility during these dry months provide the best conditions for exploring the marine life around the island. It's also a great time for boat trips and other outdoor activities.
If you prefer to avoid the busiest tourist crowds, the shoulder months of June and October can offer a good balance of favourable weather and fewer visitors.
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