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Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Spice Palace Hotel, in Stone Town's heart, offers local breakfast specialties and international dishes at Blue Ocean restaurant. Relax at the outdoor pool and terrace, or enjoy coffee at the café with in-room WiFi convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Tomorrow

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Soko Muhogo Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Spice Palace Hotel

Hotel located in Stone Town
At Spice Palace Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. 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 a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
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 bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 65-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at the property
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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out 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.

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 50% 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. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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, St. Joseph's Cathedral and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. House of Wonders and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Spice Palace Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location good service excellent breakfast
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamaal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here no complaints at all I plan to revisit with friends soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say this property met all my needs. It’s in a great location for both food and seeing some of the sights in stone town. I fear the only drawback is that there are many commercial stores around which is both a blessing and a curse as you pass by the same people selling their wares all the time through no fault of their ow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Passamos apenas uma pernoite e é suficiente para quem quer conhecer Stone Town. Fica bem no meio do bairro. Devido à essa localização, pedir ajuda para taxista ou guia para chegar nele.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shakila

Fint hotell mitt i hjärtat av Stone Town med gångavstånd till det mesta
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Großartig, alles zu Fuß erreichbar, City, Main points, Restaurants, Beach
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel. Good food and clean. Rooftop dinner option with the wine and seafood dinner was a nice suprise. Nice cozy pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziyanai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful hidden gem

Relatively easy to find hotel, walking distance from ferry and other places of historical significance such as the Slave market. Very clean room, exquisite furniture and decorations. Air con and wifi worked very well. Delightful and pleasant staff, engaging and gave tips on areas to visit. Delicious breakfast, great choice. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sari

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Sänky hyvä. Todella meluisa ympäristö.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kati

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Stone Town. Room was small but ok for our one night stay. Airconditioning and wifi worked well. Bed was too hard, at least for us. Breakfast was quite ok but service at breakfast was not. Nice, small pool in the garden.

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint hotel with African decor in mid Stonetown. Shopping unavoidable. Rooftop restaurant with great food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place amazing price and location

This was a very nice hotel. The staff was very friendly it has a great roof top restaurant/bar the food was great would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom flooded multiple times. First room smelled terrible, moved to the next room which flooded. Asked to speak to the manager about it. We were there for three days and never heard from them. They never responded and clearly didn’t care. Front desk was unhelpful and had bad attitude. Vehicles cannot access the hotel as there are only small alley ways surrounding the hotel. Be prepared to walk a long distance with your bags. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really good option to stay in Stone Town

In the heart of the old town, surrounded by small beautiful alleys. At first it was a bit hard to memorize the location of the hotel, but it was easy to learn, and the staff were super friendly. Cars can't drive to the hotel, but tuktuks can. My room didn't have a window and AC smelled a bit bad, yet it was a nice room despite those. Hotel also have a nice gym. The breakfast was super good with nice views on the roof. Everything was close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shu hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location location….everything is within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything of interest. Modern, well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Amenities
In the heart of zanzibar! Fantastic staff. Your Masai collegues Luka and others werr ecceptional. Shoeing us food spots .24hr front desk and everyhkng was so clean . Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Luciana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Personale servizievole e molto gentile, zona ottima molto comoda. Purtroppo però la struttura è scadente e andrebbe rinnovata.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff

My 2nd stay i really felt comfortable the first time so i came back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Luciana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Zona molto comoda nel centro di stone town. Il personale è molto gentile, purtroppo la struttura è in vecchiotta e decadente, necessita ristrutturazione.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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