"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...
"We had a lovely stay at the Bellisimo. The location was great for exploring Stonetown. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Having just been on a safari, I appreciated the good laundry service."
"We had a lovely stay at the Bellisimo. The location was great for exploring Stonetown. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Having just been on a safari, I appreciated the good laundry service."
"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."
"I was staying just one night to see stone town. It was well located to walk around, close to everything. The staff was great! The room was clean. Good WiFi. Breakfast good. Water pressure good. Reasonable rate. I would stay there again."
"I was staying just one night to see stone town. It was well located to walk around, close to everything. The staff was great! The room was clean. Good WiFi. Breakfast good. Water pressure good. Reasonable rate. I would stay there again."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 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!
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
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
This is an exceptional hotel. The location was excellent for exploring Stone Town and beyond. The staff was professional, polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was clean and the beds incredibly comfortable. A truly unique hotel.
This is an exceptional hotel. The location was excellent for exploring Stone Town and beyond. The staff was professional, polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was clean and the beds incredibly comfortable. A truly unique hotel.
What an astonishing place! Really friendly staff and the owners are lovely. Well run and clearly a lot of thought has gone into the communal spaces to make them as inviting and relaxing as possible. The bedroom was great and had everything we needed and the location is fantastic - a little back from the main streets so nice and quiet but close to everything you want to see.
What an astonishing place! Really friendly staff and the owners are lovely. Well run and clearly a lot of thought has gone into the communal spaces to make them as inviting and relaxing as possible. The bedroom was great and had everything we needed and the location is fantastic - a little back from the main streets so nice and quiet but close to everything you want to see.
We spent 9 days in this boutique hotel. It was lovely, our room was so cute with lovely touches from flowers on the bed on arrival to towels laid out in different style each day (even a heart to end our stay). It was beautifully turned down twice a day and made us feel so welcomed. Our room was lovely as a romantic as retreat and to get out of the madness of he markets.
What truly made the hotel was the lovely, thoughtful, ever smiling and helpful staff. Those there morning until night...
We spent 9 days in this boutique hotel. It was lovely, our room was so cute with lovely touches from flowers on the bed on arrival to towels laid out in different style each day (even a heart to end our stay). It was beautifully turned down twice a day and made us feel so welcomed. Our room was lovely as a romantic as retreat and to get out of the madness of he markets.
What truly made the hotel was the lovely, thoughtful, ever smiling and helpful staff. Those there morning until night...
We stayed one night in Serena and liked it enough to spend our final night in Zanzibar there. This is a lovely traditional building with very good restaurants and welcoming staff who are unfailingly polite and helpful. We really enjoyed the sea location, yet in a quiet square in the heart of Stone Town.
We stayed one night in Serena and liked it enough to spend our final night in Zanzibar there. This is a lovely traditional building with very good restaurants and welcoming staff who are unfailingly polite and helpful. We really enjoyed the sea location, yet in a quiet square in the heart of Stone Town.
JSomerset
Reviewed November 17, 2014Reviewed November 17, 2014
After a long 21hr journey we got to the hotel a few hours before check in time. Seeing that we were tired the hotel staff offered complimentary breakfast while they prepared our room. The hotel was very clean, modern and cosy. The staff were all very helpful, from housekeeping to catering; even the management: Philippe, Mr Peter and Jose, were accessible daily at most hours.
We were travelling with our 16 month daughter who had the flu (from London) and were worried about distinguishing...
After a long 21hr journey we got to the hotel a few hours before check in time. Seeing that we were tired the hotel staff offered complimentary breakfast while they prepared our room. The hotel was very clean, modern and cosy. The staff were all very helpful, from housekeeping to catering; even the management: Philippe, Mr Peter and Jose, were accessible daily at most hours.
We were travelling with our 16 month daughter who had the flu (from London) and were worried about distinguishing...
kotub
Reviewed December 19, 2014Reviewed December 19, 2014
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
Excellent location, many shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to the beach.
We had a fantastic room with a lovely sea view.
Clean and inviting pool area.
Very good breakfast and helpful staff.
Excellent location, many shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to the beach.
We had a fantastic room with a lovely sea view.
Clean and inviting pool area.
Very good breakfast and helpful staff.
Simply a very smart, friendly and well appointed hotel with big clean and cool rooms. Lovely pool and bar area with easy access to shops, cafes, restaurants and all the sites.
Simply a very smart, friendly and well appointed hotel with big clean and cool rooms. Lovely pool and bar area with easy access to shops, cafes, restaurants and all the sites.
Kieron
Reviewed February 24, 2024Reviewed February 24, 2024
From the time we checked in we felt very welcome and at ease. Hotel has nice feel to it with traditional decorations. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Would definitely recommend it.
From the time we checked in we felt very welcome and at ease. Hotel has nice feel to it with traditional decorations. Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Would definitely recommend it.
I paid circa $50 for one night here on a work trip. For that price I think it was a complete bargain.
Location is great, no night clubs / chickens crowing next door so quiet. I didn’t have breakfast there so can’t comment on food (so many choices within a 5-10 min walk).
This is not a luxury hotel like a Hyatt or Serena. Instead it’s bursting with Stone Town character, amazing location, nice bed and bathroom with lovely staff. Will stay again and willing to pay a little more.
I paid circa $50 for one night here on a work trip. For that price I think it was a complete bargain.
Location is great, no night clubs / chickens crowing next door so quiet. I didn’t have breakfast there so can’t comment on food (so many choices within a 5-10 min walk).
This is not a luxury hotel like a Hyatt or Serena. Instead it’s bursting with Stone Town character, amazing location, nice bed and bathroom with lovely staff. Will stay again and willing to pay a little more.
If you're seeking a hotel where you can enjoy an evening cocktail after sightseeing, Stone Town features 205 hotels and other lodging choices, including 30 accommodation options with an on-site bar. While you’re here, you can check out Slave Market and Old Fort.
What are the best hotels with bars in Stone Town?
Here are some of the top Stone Town hotels with bars: Zanzibar Serena Hotel: Hotel with 2 restaurants. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. Mizingani Seafront Hotel: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. Princess Salme Inn: Guest house with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and breakfast. Bellissimo Boutique Hotel: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free breakfast and free WiFi. Maru Maru Hotel: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking.
How many hotels with bars on site are there in Stone Town?
Expedia has 30 hotels with a bar in Stone Town.
What is there to do in Stone Town?
If you have time to explore, consider visiting Slave Market, Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, and then find a cosy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Shangani Beach. Stone Town is popular for its array of shops and top-notch restaurants.
How can I get to Stone Town and around the area?
You might want to make the most of these transportation options in and around Stone Town: Fly into Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), which is located 4.4 mi (7 km) away.