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Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
In the heart of Stone Town, Spice Palace Hotel offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast and international flavors at Blue Ocean restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or enjoy a coffee at the cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

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

Spice Palace Hotel is just 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Blue Ocean, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 percent 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 65-cm flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Blue Ocean - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Jaws Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Blue Ocean - This coffee shop specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per room (one-way)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Spice Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Spice Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Spice Palace Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Spice Palace Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Spice Palace Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Spice Palace Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Spice Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a 50% charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Spice Palace Hotel and nearby?

Spice Palace Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Spice Palace Hotel?

Yes, Blue Ocean offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Spice Palace Hotel like?

Spice Palace Hotel is located near Shangani Beach in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from Old Fort and 5 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.

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