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Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Soko Muhogo Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Spice Palace Hotel

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service and concierge services.
Spice Palace Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 65-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Spice Palace Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Jaw's Corner. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Blue Ocean
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of Stone Town
  • Airport and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Spice Palace Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

Blue Ocean – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Jaws Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Blue Ocean – This coffee shop specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Spice Palace Hotel offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Spice Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 159 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

leonid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good location of the hotel :) the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff who made me feel at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Khaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Sady

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Khaja

Transportation is problem as cars cannot reach hotel front due to very narrow lanes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had good food. Most of the staff was great.very nice hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryam

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Annlee

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
Verified

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
Verified

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