Emerson Spice

4044 Tharia St , Kiponda, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Stone Town
11 Rooms
Traditional Elegance & Lively
Starting at:
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taxes included per/nt

MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

You know we’re sincere in our love for contemporary design, but you don’t go all the way to Zanzibar for pan-global modernism — you go there for its utterly unique blend of Swahili and Arab cultures, and for the riotously eclectic architecture and design that’s created by this collision of traditions. Or, to put it more simply: you go to Emerson Spice.

It’s set on a picturesque pedestrian-only street in the Kasbah, the ancient part of Zanzibar’s Stonetown, and while it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and the Old Fort, it’s sequestered enough to feel very private indeed. Once an aristocratic home, it comprises three landmark buildings, and is divided into a mere 11 rooms, each one lavishly decorated with a lifetime’s worth of antiques under high timbered ceilings.

The Secret Garden restaurant, in the ground-level courtyard, is almost exactly what it sounds like, while the rooftop Tea House is more than a tea house; it’s a restaurant serving a single seating — a sundown cocktail at 6 followed by a five-course tasting menu at 7 — on the open-air terrace with a view of the Stoneton rooftops. Reservations are essential, as it’s one of the most highly regarded tables in town — and we might just say the same of the hotel as well....

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Location

Emerson Spice
4044 Tharia St , Kiponda, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Stone Town

Amenities & Services

  • Free wi-fi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting (on request)
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Wake-up service
  • Rooftop terrace bar
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • No pets allowed
  • Shopping area nearby
  • Cribs (subject to availability)

Need to Know

  • Rates include continental breakfast of fresh fruit and eggs of choice, coffee or tea.
Check in: 13:00
Check out: 10:00

Credit cards accepted

Sustainability Measures and Certifications

We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
  • Uses energy-efficient lighting
  • Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
  • Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic toiletries
  • No single-use plastics
Dining
  • Sources produce from local farms
  • Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
  • Offers vegan menu options
  • Sells or donates surplus food
  • Composts food waste
  • Reduces food waste
Community and Environment
  • Purchases from locally owned businesses
  • Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
  • Actively supports the needs of the local community
  • Trains staff in sustainability best practices
  • Trains staff in local cultural heritage
  • Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
  • Measures and reduces water waste