Emerson Spice - Zanzibar

Historic merchant house hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar

Accommodations

Each of the 11 rooms at Emerson Spice is individually themed, with names like Kate and Desdemona that reflect their unique character. Rooms include air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, and a private bathroom with a bath. Some rooms offer outdoor showers and seating areas with antique furniture.

Dining

The rooftop Tea House at Emerson Spice Zanzibar serves a daily continental breakfast with views over Stone Town. Dinner is a set seafood menu that changes based on the local catch, accompanied by sunset views. The ground-floor Secret Garden restaurant offers lunch and dinner in a courtyard setting with live music on some evenings.

Location & Activities

Zanzibar Emerson Spice is a 3-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and a short walk from Darajani market and the Anglican Cathedral. The hotel can arrange guided walking tours of Stone Town and local excursions. Scuba diving is available in the surrounding waters.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides free WiFi throughout, a garden, and a terrace. Reception staff speak English and can assist with arranging transfers from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (7 km away). Luggage porters meet guests at the taxi drop-off point and carry bags through the narrow alleys to the hotel.

Special Experiences

The rooftop dinner at Emerson Spice Stone Town is a five-course fixed menu that highlights fresh seafood and local spices. Guests can enjoy cocktails at sunset before the meal. On Wednesday nights, live cultural performances are presented in the Secret Garden.

• Accommodations: 11 individually themed rooms with antique furniture
• Dining: Rooftop Tea House with sunset seafood menu & Secret Garden restaurant
• Location: 3 min from Stone Town Beach, in the heart of the old city
• Service: Luggage porters, English-speaking staff, airport transfers
• Activity: Guided walking tours & scuba diving available