Spice Palace Hotel - Zanzibar

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaSoko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania|
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Spice Palace Hotel - Zanzibar
Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.7
Cleanliness8.3
Staff8.3
Comfort8.2
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Free WiFi7.3
Who stays here
Couples51%
Solo24%
Families12%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.7
Cleanliness8.3
Staff8.3
Comfort8.2
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Free WiFi7.3
Who stays here
Couples51%
Solo24%
Families12%
Groups12%

4-star heritage hotel in the center of Stone Town, Zanzibar

Amenities & Facilities

Spice Palace Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with a shade net, sun loungers, and pool towels available for all guests. A fitness center is on-site for those who want to keep up with their workout routine. The hotel also provides a sun terrace, a shared lounge, and a games room for relaxation.

Rooms & Comfort

The 28 rooms at Spice Palace are equipped with flat-screen TVs and air conditioning, with each room offering a private bathroom and free toiletries. Some rooms include a balcony or a large bed, and all rooms have a mini fridge and a mosquito net. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service are standard at this property.

Dining Experiences

The hotel's BLUE OCEAN RESTAURANT serves authentic Zanzibari cuisine, while the rooftop bar offers creative cocktails, local coffee, and a view of Stone Town. Breakfast is served daily as a buffet with traditional dishes, and the restaurant also provides a kid-friendly buffet. Fruits and wine/champagne are available on-site, and the coffee house in the lobby serves cakes and beverages.

Location & Surroundings

Spice Palace Hotel Zanzibar sits in the heart of Stone Town, within walking distance of Forodhani Gardens, the Old Fort, and the House of Wonders. The Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is also nearby, and the hotel offers airport shuttle service for a fee. Guests can explore the local markets and narrow alleys directly from the hotel's doorstep.

Services & Guest Experience

A 24-hour front desk with concierge, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out is available to assist guests. The hotel has multilingual staff and offers tour desk services, bicycle rental, and walking tours of local culture. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, and key card access.

  • Location: Walking distance to Forodhani Gardens, Old Fort, House of Wonders
  • Rooms: 28 rooms with flat-screen TV, air conditioning, private bathroom
  • Dining: BLUE OCEAN RESTAURANT, rooftop bar with creative cocktails
  • Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sun terrace
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, airport shuttle
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 10:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 10.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Ukrainian
Building
Number of rooms:27
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Rooms and availability

Private Bathroom Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Superior Studio
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Spice Palace Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 36 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 4.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
House of Wonders
100 yd
Museums
Old Fort of Zanzibar
100 yd
Historic Site
Stone Town
100 yd
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
100 yd
Museums
Sultan's Palace
100 yd
Market
Darajani Market
100 yd
Church
Old Slave Market
100 yd
Benjamin Mkapa Rd
The Peace Memorial Museum
100 yd
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
100 yd
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
100 yd
Parks
Forodhani Park
100 yd
200 Hurumzi Street
The Zanzibar Curio shop
100 yd
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
100 yd
Kelele Square
100 yd
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
100 yd
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
100 yd
Restaurant
Jaws Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru
100 yd
Restaurant
Mistress of Spices
100 yd
Restaurant
Terrace Rooftop Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Lazuli
100 yd
Restaurant
Odyssey
100 yd
Restaurant
Stone Town Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Vivi Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Unique53 Cafe
100 yd

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