Title: Emerson Spice Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ![Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6ffa55e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&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) ![Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6f9ef85c.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 (Camille) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/2ce03cc3.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. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Room service - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 28 - Nov 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](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 cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Separate bedroom - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](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 cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Separate bedroom - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Room (Semele) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](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 cots/infant beds Fridge Blackout curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Room (Camille) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](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 cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Separate bedroom - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Design Twin Room (Mimi) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](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 cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Deep-soaking bath - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Large Single 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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Make sure that you 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a porter/bellboy and beach towels - Outdoor furniture, bike parking and tour/ticket information - Luggage storage and a front desk safe - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=92141089&PinnedHotelID=92141089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge ### Food and drink - 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 lift ### 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 organised 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 21 April and 20 May. ### 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. ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 cots/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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Emerson Spice Hotel? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Emerson Spice Hotel? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Emerson Spice Hotel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Emerson Spice Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Emerson Spice Hotel located? > Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from Shakti Temple, Hamamni Persian Baths and Christ Church Cathedral. Malindi Mosque and House of Wonders are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Emerson Spice Hotel Reviews 9.6 ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 80 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.2/10 Amenities ### 9.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra 10 Nov 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 #### Bo-Yu 16 Nov 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 #### Niels Søndergaard 5 Aug 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. Highest recommendation. ##### Niels Søndergaard Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Piero 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Piero Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena 20 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay in a place immersed in history. ##### Lena ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 20 Jun 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 #### Verified traveller 22 Jan 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 ### 8/10 Good #### cécile 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Amenities Very delicate staff. Well situated in stone town Glorious breakfast. ##### cécile Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great ambience Great ambience, great hotel, a special experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2D519F9056792108044266F3FAEB378DD0A671421724427759543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F338FA5E6EB72A746CF2130F99B85141ACDD00651724427760891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0D2C76865EE172D8123EE19CAB33EA56CC65F6841724427746288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A1927762FF582321407828969CADBF6F7E8AF6531724427788835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Heidi Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 18 Oct 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A wonderful hotel Lovely hotel Really good and friendly service Fabulous ambience Beautiful breakfast ##### Greg Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi 24 Aug 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 #### Marcela A. 27 Jun 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 #### Suzanne 14 Jun 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 6 May 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 #### Erica 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the character of the building. The details were tasteful and well designed. Such a unique place to stay! ##### Erica ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trina 9 Jun 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 #### heike 16 Jan 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 #### Angela 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our experience was amazing. The architecture is superb, the staff extraordinarily helpful and we had such an amazing time. The rooftop is breathtaking and all the staff is kind and polite. We want to return soon. ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 4 Sept 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 11 Dec 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 #### Donna 29 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The house is spectacular…as is the service! It’s a “living museum” reminiscent of the bygone era of a Sultan’s exquisite existence. ##### Donna Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 6 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities From a warm and professional welcome through to the art as if antiques in the room, Emerson Spice was a most positive and enjoyable experience. ##### Gary Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan 13 Aug 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 #### Jamie 25 Mar 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 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Murphy's Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tubbercurry-Hotels-Murphys-Hotel.h12768784.Hotel-Information) > > [Sporthotel St. Anton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Landeck-Hotels-Sporthotel-St-Anton.h9732625.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgas Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunny-Beach-Hotels-Burgas-Beach.h19098109.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Pool in Athens City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athens-City-Centre-Athens-Hotels-Hotels-With-Pool.0-n6200220-0-tHotelswithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Palm World Resort & Spa Side - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Side-Hotels-Palm-World-Resort-Spa-Side-All-Inclusive.h12241647.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Toulouse Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Toulouse-Hotels-NH-Toulouse-Airport.h26913848.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Sharm-El-Sheikh-Hotels.s50-0-d3274.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Club Tuana Fethiye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fethiye-Hotels-Club-Tuana-Fethiye.h1191727.Hotel-Information) > > [Exclusive Guesthouse Bonifacius](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Hotels-Exclusive-Guesthouse-Bonifacius.h3720737.Hotel-Information) > > [SANA Malhoa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-SANA-Malhoa-Hotel.h1106726.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Aberfan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberfan-Hotels.d3000470116.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Mantua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mantua-Hotels.d177920.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Haywards Heath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haywards-Heath-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d179920--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Kenegie Manor Court - Apartment with Heated Pool in Grade II listed Manor House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penzance-Hotels-Kenegie-Manor-Court-Apartment-With-Heated-Pool-In-Grade-II-Listed-Manor-House.h18768666.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Termini](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Hotel-Rome-Termini.h2219845.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Patmos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Patmos-Hotels.d6143105.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lake Quinault Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quinault-Hotels-Lake-Quinault-Lodge.h473039.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Victory Therme Erding](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munich-Hotels-Hotel-Victory-Therme-Erding.h8976730.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to Helsinki (HEL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/hel/newcastle-to-helsinki) > > [Flights from Nassau (NAS) to Andros Town (ASD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nas/asd/nassau-to-andros-town) ### Cars > [Car hire in Shrewsbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shrewsbury.d5685.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Jersey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jersey.d55539.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Los Cancajos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Los-Cancajos.d6060644.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [London Bridge City Pier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Bridge-City-Pier-London-City-Centre.d6208364.Attraction) > > [Transylvania Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Transylvania.d6057287.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Moutier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moutier.dx6155084)