"The hotel was full of amazing character and extremely friendly staff. They were super helpful and really elevated our experience. We loved our stay here! Couldn’t recommend it enough!"
"The hotel was full of amazing character and extremely friendly staff. They were super helpful and really elevated our experience. We loved our stay here! Couldn’t recommend it enough!"
"A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
"A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
"Breakfast is great though not buffet. The location is in the middle of stone town and very near to the sea and the night market location. Staff is so friendly. I prefer if the toilet has door instead of a curtain. The room was without telephone but it was very near to the reception desk so it was ok."
"Breakfast is great though not buffet. The location is in the middle of stone town and very near to the sea and the night market location. Staff is so friendly. I prefer if the toilet has door instead of a curtain. The room was without telephone but it was very near to the reception desk so it was ok."
"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
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The hotel’s decor and ambience were absolutely lovely. I had a beautifully spacious room with a balcony. The rooftop provides a wonderful venue for breakfast and dinner. The hotel arranged a transfer from the airport- very helpful as the hotel is located in the midst of Stone Town’s maze of lanes.
The hotel’s decor and ambience were absolutely lovely. I had a beautifully spacious room with a balcony. The rooftop provides a wonderful venue for breakfast and dinner. The hotel arranged a transfer from the airport- very helpful as the hotel is located in the midst of Stone Town’s maze of lanes.
Judith
Reviewed January 30, 2026Reviewed January 30, 2026
Our week in Zanzibar had many highlights but the Zanzi Resort was the daily sanctuary that we appreciated the most.
The new managers and their staff had only us clients in mind as they tend to our whims in a most encompassing but professionally discrete way.
This resort is a small boutique arrangement of only seven detached villas, each with private beach area, pool with swim jets and modern interiors. Exceptional.
Security and seclusion are assured in the walled, picturesque grounds....
Our week in Zanzibar had many highlights but the Zanzi Resort was the daily sanctuary that we appreciated the most.
The new managers and their staff had only us clients in mind as they tend to our whims in a most encompassing but professionally discrete way.
This resort is a small boutique arrangement of only seven detached villas, each with private beach area, pool with swim jets and modern interiors. Exceptional.
Security and seclusion are assured in the walled, picturesque grounds....
Beautifully restored, unique villa. Unfortunately the location is an initial concern in terms of safety but we soon learned how to navigate the area safely. Small but very pleasant plunge pool - just the thing for hot, humid days
Beautifully restored, unique villa. Unfortunately the location is an initial concern in terms of safety but we soon learned how to navigate the area safely. Small but very pleasant plunge pool - just the thing for hot, humid days
Jonathan
Reviewed February 2, 2024Reviewed February 2, 2024
If you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday in a safe and idyllic island setting this is it. We fell in love with this simple, elegant hotel and our beachfront cottage and made the most of the beautiful surroundings, family-friendly bar complete with bush babies, and the most amazing natural beach. The food was wonderful and the fixed menu made it easy - the local seafood, particularly the kingfish, was delicious, as was the Swahili buffet, especially the coconut and bean soup. The staff...
If you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday in a safe and idyllic island setting this is it. We fell in love with this simple, elegant hotel and our beachfront cottage and made the most of the beautiful surroundings, family-friendly bar complete with bush babies, and the most amazing natural beach. The food was wonderful and the fixed menu made it easy - the local seafood, particularly the kingfish, was delicious, as was the Swahili buffet, especially the coconut and bean soup. The staff...
Enjoyed our stay within the apartments at Tembo House. We had full access to the pools at the hotel, which was where breakfast was also served & directly on the beach.
Staff were very welcoming. Our rooms were quite spacious. Would recommend a stay here.
Enjoyed our stay within the apartments at Tembo House. We had full access to the pools at the hotel, which was where breakfast was also served & directly on the beach.
Staff were very welcoming. Our rooms were quite spacious. Would recommend a stay here.
Jennifer
Reviewed October 16, 2025Reviewed October 16, 2025
sensational.. from the perfect location to the perfect staff...we stayed here for 5 nights of pure bliss.. the food is to die for... we were excited everyday as to what we would be eating for dinner... The ambience at Mvuvvi is rarely found ,so relaxing you need to remember to breath...we came from royal Zanzibar at Nungwi to finish our holiday..Our only regret was we didn't stay at Mvuvvi the whole time .. Book your stay with this place the reviews are a credit to the attentive owner & his...
sensational.. from the perfect location to the perfect staff...we stayed here for 5 nights of pure bliss.. the food is to die for... we were excited everyday as to what we would be eating for dinner... The ambience at Mvuvvi is rarely found ,so relaxing you need to remember to breath...we came from royal Zanzibar at Nungwi to finish our holiday..Our only regret was we didn't stay at Mvuvvi the whole time .. Book your stay with this place the reviews are a credit to the attentive owner & his...
Ron & Olivia
Reviewed November 1, 2015Reviewed November 1, 2015
Amazing character, this. Hotel has a charm that totally enhanced my stay and out in context where I was and the history.
The staff - omg so courteous and helpful, in all my travels I have not experienced more genuine hospitality
Amazing character, this. Hotel has a charm that totally enhanced my stay and out in context where I was and the history.
The staff - omg so courteous and helpful, in all my travels I have not experienced more genuine hospitality
It was our 40th wedding anniversary and a great place to stay, very comfortable, relaxed, good amenities and very helpful staff. A nice touch were jasmine flowers on the bedside table the night of our anniversary, also an unexpected bonus was the free shuttle up the coast from Stone Town to their private beach. They provided a driver just for the 2 of us as there were no others going that day. However we discovered the beach was not that great for swimming given the number of rocks -Aussies are...
It was our 40th wedding anniversary and a great place to stay, very comfortable, relaxed, good amenities and very helpful staff. A nice touch were jasmine flowers on the bedside table the night of our anniversary, also an unexpected bonus was the free shuttle up the coast from Stone Town to their private beach. They provided a driver just for the 2 of us as there were no others going that day. However we discovered the beach was not that great for swimming given the number of rocks -Aussies are...
Mizingani Seafront Hotel is an atmospheric, character-filled heritage hotel in a wonderful Stone Town location. It is not a modern, polished resort-style property, and that is really part of its appeal. The charm is in the old-world Zanzibar feel: the carved timber, arched balconies, tiled details, sea views, inner courtyard and slightly labyrinthine layout of rooms, staircases and quiet corners.
The property has a real sense of place. You feel the history of Stone Town around you, while still...
Mizingani Seafront Hotel is an atmospheric, character-filled heritage hotel in a wonderful Stone Town location. It is not a modern, polished resort-style property, and that is really part of its appeal. The charm is in the old-world Zanzibar feel: the carved timber, arched balconies, tiled details, sea views, inner courtyard and slightly labyrinthine layout of rooms, staircases and quiet corners.
The property has a real sense of place. You feel the history of Stone Town around you, while still...
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