Title: House of Spices 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) # House of Spices Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and rooftop terrace ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/9795cbdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/19554438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/d1e23cb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/73fa6f5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Ensuite | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/25a864b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies House of Spices welcomes visitors to Stone Town with an English breakfast. The rooftop terrace is perfect for unwinding, and laundry facilities add convenience. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meals at the on-site restaurant, and drinks at the bar. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 30 - Oct 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Oct 1 - Oct 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=11626678&PinnedHotelID=11626678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/ff6fa46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Premium bedding Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping In-room safe Desk - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/da884fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Premium bedding Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11630000/11626700/11626678/d1e23cb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Premium bedding Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![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.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-House-Of-Spices.h11626678.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-House-Of-Spices.h11626678.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-6.16122%2C39.19281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EjbAn-V801caMEouyj193eiqBSM=) Kiponda Street, Zanzibar Town, 1912 #### What's nearby - Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk - ‪Zenji Cafe &. Boutique - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### House of Spices Guest house located in Stone Town Free English breakfast, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at House of Spices. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Bike hire, luggage storage and smoke-free property - A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a lift Room features All guest rooms at House of Spices include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes. 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Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as House Spices Inn Zanzibar Town House Spices Zanzibar Town House Spices Guesthouse Zanzibar Town House Spices Guesthouse House of Spices Guesthouse House of Spices Zanzibar Town House of Spices Guesthouse Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House of Spices pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at House of Spices? > House of Spices doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at House of Spices? > Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at House of Spices? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is House of Spices located? > Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps away from Darajani Market, Shakti Temple and Christ Church Cathedral. Hamamni Persian Baths and Malindi Mosque are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House of Spices Reviews 8.2 ### Very good 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angiolamaria, Catania 16 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Il proprietario è una persona splendida. Il personale eccellente. Tutti molto gentili e simpatici. Ti fanno sentire come in famiglia. La struttura è molto ben ubicata. A due passi dal mercato e dal mare. La raccomando decisamente. ##### Angiolamaria Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nicholas 5 Nov 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Nicholas Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 6 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A Hidden Gem in the Middle of Stone Town We used Stone Town as a home base to explore Zanzibar, and we would highly recommend it since there are a lot of restaurants and things to do while the beaches are still only a one hour ride away and make for a nice day trip. Oh yeah - about the hotel...the staff was extremely friendly, and it is a safe environment with clean rooms. The pizza is a hidden gem - it is truly amazing as the hotel is owned by an Italian couple. There are several sitting areas including a decent rooftop with a nice breeze flowing during the hot tropical days. They even watched our luggage after checkout because of a late afternoon flight. We would highly recommend the hotel for couples, families, and medium sized groups. ##### William Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good value Lovely little place in the heart of the Stone town! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Full Zanzibar atmosphere and great restaurant Full Zanzibar atmosphere and great restaurant. Location was central, furniture in the house all antique And typical Swahili style. Room and bed confortable, we just loved the atmosphere. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Ein Hauch von Orient Wundervolles Ambiente, nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal, klasse Lage! ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Yadu Krishna 7 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great stay. Cesar was there to help us with every small request. ##### Yadu Krishna ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Alexandre 5 Dec 2016 #### convenient and stylish hotel in the centre It was nice and clean, very stylish and inspiring. ##### Alexandre ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent! Kort verbleven in dit mooie Ryad-achtige hotel/restaurant in Stonetown. Verzorgde en mooi ingerichte kamer die aan alle verwachtingen voldeed. Het restaurant is meer dan uitstekend: een van de beste keukens van Zanzibar - tegen zeer schappelijke prijzen. De staf en eigenaars zijn vriendelijk en gastvrij. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Jul 2016 Liked: Staff & service #### ホテルライフを楽しむにはとょっと… 迷路の中にあるので道迷いに注意。イスラムの町なので酒類は、街中では買えませんが、ホテルでは飲めます。 タオル以外にアメニティはありません。Wifiもつながりにくいです。蚊が多いので対策した方が宜しいでしょう。 ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Erlend 16 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Erlend ### 10/10 Excellent #### emkin, Niedersachsen 5 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Tolles Ambiente, schöne Dachterrasse(n), gut ausgestattete Bar (außer in der Peak Season), sehr gute und guenstige Spiced Eistees und super Essen. Das Restaurant ist sehr gut und gut besucht, die vier Zimmer sind recht verschieden und verschieden groß, sehr sauber und alles ist mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Wir waren leider viel zu kurz da, haben uns sehr wohlgefuehlt und würden das House of Spices bedenkenlos weiterempfehlen. ##### emkin ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew, London 3 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### lovely small hotel with excellent restaurant + bar We checked in here for one night before heading back to europe. The owners and staff were extremely helpful and friendly, booking us a cheap taxi to the airport very early the next morning and even providing a simple breakfast for 5 in the morning on a specially laid table outside our room. The restaurant is excellent and situated in a nice roof terrace. The bar is small but comfortable, friendly and reasonably priced - also on a roof terrace. The place also has gorgeous cats. ##### Drew ### 8/10 Good #### Peter, Frankfurt 28 Dec 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### TRADITIONAL ZANSIBAR HOUSE WITH DIFFERENT ROOMS The owner, an Italian couple, styled and rehabilitated the old actually 2 old traditional Zansibar houses in the old way. Nice to see and look at but on the costs of comfort (small steep stairs,dark rooms). The rooms are different, some quite spacy and nice, some very small, nearly no place to place the lugage. Couple very helpful and supportive. Nice very frequented restaurant on the roof. Breakfast ok. Very clean. Situated in the middle of the "medina" of Stone town, in walking distance to all attractions. On the other side that means during day time you hear the noice of the narrow streets, but at night it is quite. On the negative side there is to mention the weak light (not enough to read a book), the weak internet, also only on the roof avaiable and that no very stable, no water bucket, when tape water cuts during the night. People with allergy against cats should avoid the place. ##### Peter ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 Sept 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Geschmackvolle Oase mitten in Stonetown Das Hotel liegt mitten in den engen Gassen von Stonetown. Da man hier mitten im Geschehen ist, ist es nicht die ruhigste Lage. Da keine echten Fenster (wie dort üblich) eingebaut sind, hört man sämtliche Geräusche von draußen. Für Menschen mit leichten/ unruhigen Schlaf nicht unbedingt geeignet. Ansonsten aber sehr nette Besitzer, freundliche Angestellte und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Nell Gwynn House Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Nell-Gwynn-House-Apartments.h15119476.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Suisse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nice-Hotels-Hotel-Suisse.h54965.Hotel-Information) > > [Protur Bonamar Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Son-Servera-Hotels-Protur-Bonamar-Hotel-Adults-Only.h32043922.Hotel-Information) > > [NHHotels Hotels in Paris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-NH-Hotels.0-0-d179898--bNHHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Babysitting Services in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-With-Babysitting-Services.0-0-d179992-thotelwithbabysittingservices.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Inns Robin Hood's Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Robin-Hoods-Bay-Inns.d6337638-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Dash Living On Hollywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hong-Kong-Hotels-Travelodge-Central.h1220648.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Blackrock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackrock-Hotels.d6343099.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Redwell Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-The-Redwell-Inn.h2287981.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in Vienna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vienna-Hotels-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-0-d178316-thotelwithbreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Urbana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Urbana-Hotels.d6210.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Semiramis Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Semiramis-Village.h10623973.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Bristol (BRS) to Juillan (LDE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/brs/lde/bristol-to-lourdes) > > [Flights from Romney Marsh (LYX) to Paris (CDG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lyx/cdg/lydd-to-paris) > > [flights from chhatrapati shivaji intl airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/bom/flights-from-chhatrapati-shivaji-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans (MSY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lax/msy/los-angeles-to-new-orleans) > > [Flights from Heathrow to TYO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/tyo/london-to-tokyo) > > [flights from east midlands airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/ema/flights-from-east-midlands-airport) ### Cars > [Car hire in Tetbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tetbury.d10108.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Kardamyli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kardamyli.d182097.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Portoferraio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portoferraio.d4876.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Lviv Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lviv.d2175.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Ifuru Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ifuru.d553248635958160879.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Two Towers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Two-Towers-Historic-Center.d6075288.Attraction) > > [Ras Al Khaimah Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ras-Al-Khaimah.d3006.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Preston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Preston.dx5661) > > [Visit St. Florence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Florence.dx3000367942)