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Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and shared lounge, as well as a restaurant, Spice Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms in Spice Palace Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. The accommodations offers a sun terrace. Kendwa is 29 mi away from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sanoon
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Excellent location. Stuff came in every night sprayed bug spray and opened the mosquito nets around the bed. Breakfast. It’s not an expensive hotel for the price the breakfast was reasonable and even tasty.
  • Katerina
    United States of America United States of America
    We booked this hotel for our last night in Zanzibar and just to get some rest before heading to the airport at 2:30am. The location is great, directly in the city. If you arrive by a rental, like us, be aware that you cannot drive up to the...
  • Tina
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the location in the heart of shopping in stone town
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent service. Beautiful room. Fun location down a narrow street in Stone Town. Very good breakfast.
  • Pichi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable stay in the midst of Stone Town, near Jaws corner.
  • Holly
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great, if a bit hard to find at first. Breakfast was good, and served on a beautiful rooftop terrace. Room was clean, and the staff were very helpful.
  • Tavian
    Canada Canada
    Very cool designs and setting also perfect location
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Amazing stay at a very nice hotel with amazing services. Staff are so nice, the room is so clean, and the pool was also very clean. The staff are always smiling, you get a positive energy just being inside the hotel. The food was really nice....
  • Lee
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location, breakfast, and clean rooms with good bathrooms. Enjoyed our visit there so much on our return to Stone Town we stayed in the same place! Rooftop balcony was beautiful.
  • Mbeteni
    Tanzania Tanzania
    It's nice , clean, good facilities, modern, nice service

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a hotel shuttle from the airport?

    yes, for additional cost 20 usd (per shuttle, maximum 4 people)
    Answered on 28 September 2019
  • Is there anyroom have twin bed

    Yes! We have a twin bedroom at our hotel
    Answered on 9 August 2019
  • Could we add an extra bed to double room ?

    No, Our room does not have enough space to add an extra bed
    Answered on 28 December 2020
  • How much is per room 1 night???

    120 usd for the peak season 90 usd on the high season 50 usd on low season
    Answered on 6 December 2020
  • Hello, we would like to know what's the internet speed? It's important for us because we work online. Thanks!

    Our internet speed is avavrage
    Answered on 21 June 2021
  • good morning the price shown remains even during the day of arrival if we reserve the room?

    Yes its remains
    Answered on 8 April 2024
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Jaws Bar
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Blue Ocean
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Seafood • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Blue Ocean Coffeeshop
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • High tea

Amenities of Spice Palace Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Swahili
  • Ukrainian

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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FAQs about Spice Palace Hotel

  • Spice Palace Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Game room
    • Kids' club
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour

  • Spice Palace Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • Jaws Bar
    • Blue Ocean Coffeeshop
    • Blue Ocean

  • Room options at Spice Palace Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Studio

  • Spice Palace Hotel is 1.2 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Spice Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Spice Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Spice Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Spice Palace Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Spice Palace Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.