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Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with free breakfast

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Spice Palace Hotel

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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Property amenity
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Overview of Spice Palace Hotel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is S$77
Price available on 10/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
Soko Muhogo Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market5 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located near the beach, Spice Palace Hotel is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 4 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 4 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 5 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 3 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 2 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 3 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 5 min walk

About this property

Spice Palace Hotel

Hotel located in Stone Town
At Spice Palace Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Blue Ocean, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Spice Palace Hotel include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 65-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Ukranian

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
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Ocean
  • Blue Ocean
  • Jaws Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 65-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Spice Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Spice Palace Zanzibar Town
Spice Palace Hotel Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Spice Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Spice Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Spice Palace Hotel?

As of 28 Apr,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Palace Hotel on 10 May,2024 start from S$77.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Spice Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spice Palace Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Spice Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Spice Palace Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Spice Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per room applies.

Where is Spice Palace Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from Jaw's Corner and Hamamni Persian Baths. House of Wonders and Freddie Mercury Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Spice Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Barbara, Virginia Beach

Disliked: Amenities
Property location is nice. Very old and smells of mildew. The pool is the size a jacuzzi, no seats around the baby splash pool. I had no hot water and the tv did not a connect. The free internet is null and void. Connectivity to the internet was poor for both new gets that I stay at Spice Palace. Heed this warning and stay elsewhere. The breakfast served each morning was horribly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Arne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Stone Town. Very nice room. The dining was reasonably good, although at times just a bit slow. The staffing and service at the lobby coffee bar was very poor, with apparent staff disinterest -- this is the only aspect of this hotel which could use some more attention, Otherwise, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Annlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem among the hustle and bustle of Stone Town. Great location and friendly staff, though quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel!
I had a truly amazing stay at this hotel. The staff were so nice. The room was very big and had a comfortable bed. And the breakfast was very delicious. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at Spice Palace Hotel, perfect location, near to the most popular tourist attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kenton

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired and misleading
The hotel is very tired. The rooms were very tired, the mosquito nets were grey with neglect and had holes in them, defeating their purpose. The shower in the bathroom had cracked tiles and wholes in the door. You also needed to be a contortionist to sit on the toilet, and all this was in what is described as a superior suite. They claim to have happy hour on beer and cocktails between 4 and 7 every day (advertised in the bar) but when you try to take advantage of this they use all sorts of excuses to give you any form of happy hour discount. When I tried to raise this with the management they didn’t even have the decency to respond to my email. Either they need to remove the happy hour sign and references to happy hour or honour it. The food was average at best. Do not use their airport shuttle as the charge double the going rate and do not get you as close to the hotel as they possibly could do. This is all a great shame as the hotel does have great potential due to location. All it requires is some freshening up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Majority of things are ok but something very important which I didn't like is the fact that you cannot easily sleep in the morning or during the afternoon and the reason is that too much light in the room. The sun goes directly through the small window of the door overlooking 5he balcony, from the toilet door. The curtains are not dark and leave the sun light to come in. I was in Room 302
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Was a nice hideaway in the Middle of town, the staff and rooftop restaurant were a saving grace, especially during our trip, the staff were very accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021