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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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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

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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Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
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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
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬3 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), a lift and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
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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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

  • 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
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

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

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Spice Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 139 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff here were so kind and helpful! My room was so clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was amazing 🤩 I really hope I can stay here again one day ❤️ Asante Sana!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

4/10 Poor

Raju

Liked: Cleanliness
Repairs going at the adjustable property and no information about that.also no hot water due to some problems what give property 2 stars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Sady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and loved the staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people who worked there were very nice, helpful, and personable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary keith

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

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Nice lobby, pool and cafe area. Rooms are dated and bedding is nasty! Staff great. Location good. Well priced for a short 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 5 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

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

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

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. The food was good and the rooms were excellent. The staff was very helpful in assisting us with anything we needed. The pool was a nice benefit to relax in after a hot day out in the city. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

sari

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

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

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

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