"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum.
Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."
"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum.
Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."
"Incredible location, resort, staff and food. I stayed here for 10 nights and it was perfect. The rooms are spacious with a tasteful interior equipped with air conditioning. The villas are situated in a garden with paths, overlooking the ocean on a small cliff. The staff is attentive and eager to provide excellent service. As a solo female traveler I felt very comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend!!"
"Incredible location, resort, staff and food. I stayed here for 10 nights and it was perfect. The rooms are spacious with a tasteful interior equipped with air conditioning. The villas are situated in a garden with paths, overlooking the ocean on a small cliff. The staff is attentive and eager to provide excellent service. As a solo female traveler I felt very comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend!!"
"A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
"A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
"Nothing at all to complain about regarding the hotel, it was excellent, but just note that the bay and the tide makes it not ideal for swimming/bathing at all times. But on the other hand, there is a looong pool available, so if the idea is to exercise swimming, this pool was excellent."
"Nothing at all to complain about regarding the hotel, it was excellent, but just note that the bay and the tide makes it not ideal for swimming/bathing at all times. But on the other hand, there is a looong pool available, so if the idea is to exercise swimming, this pool was excellent."
"Wonderful experience. I was given a spacious room with a bright private bathroom and great views. I loved the hotel’s atmosphere, its furniture and architecture. Everything was spotless, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, and the price per night was excellent value, especially with a simple but tasty breakfast included."
"Wonderful experience. I was given a spacious room with a bright private bathroom and great views. I loved the hotel’s atmosphere, its furniture and architecture. Everything was spotless, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, and the price per night was excellent value, especially with a simple but tasty breakfast included."
"My room was spotless. I liked the old wooden style with with excellent (silent) aircon. Nice location, and greatto have the coffee shop on the ground level. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooftop breakfasts were tasty and filling."
"My room was spotless. I liked the old wooden style with with excellent (silent) aircon. Nice location, and greatto have the coffee shop on the ground level. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooftop breakfasts were tasty and filling."
"Staff at the property are absolutely amazing! Friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Take great care of their guest.
Location in a great spot in Stone Town. "
"Staff at the property are absolutely amazing! Friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Take great care of their guest.
Location in a great spot in Stone Town. "
"Great staff , lovely room with ocean view and just steps to a great little beach. The sister hotels are a little drive away, but the dive centre is super!"
"Great staff , lovely room with ocean view and just steps to a great little beach. The sister hotels are a little drive away, but the dive centre is super!"
"What a thoughtfully curated hotel. They were extremely responsive and helpful with coordination of all travels and excursions. The staff were warm welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was memorable. They always had a smile on their faces. Special shout out to Raphael. Manages quality one day!
Very unique hotel experience that I highly recommend! And the food… wow. Shout out to the chef very impressive. We hope to be back."
"What a thoughtfully curated hotel. They were extremely responsive and helpful with coordination of all travels and excursions. The staff were warm welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was memorable. They always had a smile on their faces. Special shout out to Raphael. Manages quality one day!
Very unique hotel experience that I highly recommend! And the food… wow. Shout out to the chef very impressive. We hope to be back."
"We had a lovely stay at the Bellisimo. The location was great for exploring Stonetown. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Having just been on a safari, I appreciated the good laundry service."
"We had a lovely stay at the Bellisimo. The location was great for exploring Stonetown. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Having just been on a safari, I appreciated the good laundry service."
If you're the type of traveler who eats at McDonald's in other country's, then this property is probably not for you, but if you want to immerse in the local culture, its fantastic. Make sure you specify a bathroom in your room, unless you're ok with sharing, and make sure you arrange for a pickup at the airport for transportation to the hotel. The street is about 5 feet wide, and the van has to park a few blocks away. The area adjacent to the hotel is a lot like Marrakech, Morrocco with...
If you're the type of traveler who eats at McDonald's in other country's, then this property is probably not for you, but if you want to immerse in the local culture, its fantastic. Make sure you specify a bathroom in your room, unless you're ok with sharing, and make sure you arrange for a pickup at the airport for transportation to the hotel. The street is about 5 feet wide, and the van has to park a few blocks away. The area adjacent to the hotel is a lot like Marrakech, Morrocco with...
Andrew Crossley
Reviewed September 22, 2024Reviewed September 22, 2024
We loved our stay at Kholle House in Stonetown. The hotel was Beautiful and the perfect escape to after a long day exploring. All The staff was fantastic in helping us get the arrangements prior to arriving and then helping us with a couple of the activities we wanted to do. We highly recommend.
We loved our stay at Kholle House in Stonetown. The hotel was Beautiful and the perfect escape to after a long day exploring. All The staff was fantastic in helping us get the arrangements prior to arriving and then helping us with a couple of the activities we wanted to do. We highly recommend.
Very unique and one of a kind hotel in the middle of stone town. Surely you can settle for comfort and choose Hyatt but you can do that anywhere in the world. Emerson Spice is a truly exceptional hotel with a very attentive staff. You will be wowed!
Very unique and one of a kind hotel in the middle of stone town. Surely you can settle for comfort and choose Hyatt but you can do that anywhere in the world. Emerson Spice is a truly exceptional hotel with a very attentive staff. You will be wowed!
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed December 2, 2019Reviewed December 2, 2019
If you are looking for a clean and good place to stay and for comfort in stonetown, i would deffinitely recommend this hotel. It is in the middle of the town yet feels like away from all that dirt and crowd. Best choice and quality.
But exchange rates are very low in this hotel when compared to anywhere in zanzibar.
If you are looking for a clean and good place to stay and for comfort in stonetown, i would deffinitely recommend this hotel. It is in the middle of the town yet feels like away from all that dirt and crowd. Best choice and quality.
But exchange rates are very low in this hotel when compared to anywhere in zanzibar.
EdaC
Reviewed September 22, 2015Reviewed September 22, 2015
The hotel has a very quiet and enjoyable beachfront. The property is spacious so you don't feel that there are other guests. The buildings are very well maintained and the food is godd and reasonably priced.
The bungalows are not air conditioned so it might get a bit warm during the very humid months (April and May).
Overall a great stay. Definitely recommended !
The hotel has a very quiet and enjoyable beachfront. The property is spacious so you don't feel that there are other guests. The buildings are very well maintained and the food is godd and reasonably priced.
The bungalows are not air conditioned so it might get a bit warm during the very humid months (April and May).
Overall a great stay. Definitely recommended !
Staying at this family's villa was a very nice experience, and Ali helped us make arrangements to go on different excursions and arrange ferry pick ups. However for two single females, it wasn't the best choice of accommodation because reaching the beach requires unlocking gates and walking down a steep path and at night, we didn't feel comfortable walking past neighbors and men who were outside. It was also stressful to watch our belongings while we swam and people walked past, so we ended up...
Staying at this family's villa was a very nice experience, and Ali helped us make arrangements to go on different excursions and arrange ferry pick ups. However for two single females, it wasn't the best choice of accommodation because reaching the beach requires unlocking gates and walking down a steep path and at night, we didn't feel comfortable walking past neighbors and men who were outside. It was also stressful to watch our belongings while we swam and people walked past, so we ended up...
Room is clean and tidy
So is the pool
Breakfast is delicious and good portion
The view and direct ocean view was magical
Very quiet and cozy
Staff they’re all friendly and professional especially Mr Jameel he was amazing and Koraiba
Only thing I would be aware of is that this location is secluded and not very lively mainly for couples or groups that want to relax and rejuvenate without many activities around
Not a great fit for solo travelers as unfortunately not much to do around and...
Room is clean and tidy
So is the pool
Breakfast is delicious and good portion
The view and direct ocean view was magical
Very quiet and cozy
Staff they’re all friendly and professional especially Mr Jameel he was amazing and Koraiba
Only thing I would be aware of is that this location is secluded and not very lively mainly for couples or groups that want to relax and rejuvenate without many activities around
Not a great fit for solo travelers as unfortunately not much to do around and...
Menna
Reviewed October 25, 2026Reviewed October 25, 2026
The island is chock-full if friendly and comforting staff members which truly elevate the unique experience provided by the island itself. The villas were extremely clean and we didn’t even encounter one big inside ours. The pool was a nice addition and just walking around being surrounded by palms, turquoise waters and silence was as breathtaking as it gets. To add to all this - THE FOOD was extraordinary. Hats off to the chef. We had 4 meals here within 24 hours time and loved each one! Thank...
The island is chock-full if friendly and comforting staff members which truly elevate the unique experience provided by the island itself. The villas were extremely clean and we didn’t even encounter one big inside ours. The pool was a nice addition and just walking around being surrounded by palms, turquoise waters and silence was as breathtaking as it gets. To add to all this - THE FOOD was extraordinary. Hats off to the chef. We had 4 meals here within 24 hours time and loved each one! Thank...
Bhumika
Reviewed January 14, 2019Reviewed January 14, 2019
We had a wonderful holiday. Shooting star lodge is an oasis so peaceful and tranquil that we cannot help to relax and forget about all the cares in the world. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Our booking was problematic, because the site would not let us book one unit as a family of five. We fitted very comfortably into one cottage in the end but still ended up paying for both.
We had a wonderful holiday. Shooting star lodge is an oasis so peaceful and tranquil that we cannot help to relax and forget about all the cares in the world. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Our booking was problematic, because the site would not let us book one unit as a family of five. We fitted very comfortably into one cottage in the end but still ended up paying for both.
This is one of the best places that I have stayed throughout the many years I have been travelling, the hotel manager Gibson and his assistant Yusif were very welcoming, helpful and ensured we got everything we needed. The food was very good, the hotel was super clean and essential were served in a way that made our stay a very memorable one. I will stay at this place 💯 again. Thank you for hosting us!
This is one of the best places that I have stayed throughout the many years I have been travelling, the hotel manager Gibson and his assistant Yusif were very welcoming, helpful and ensured we got everything we needed. The food was very good, the hotel was super clean and essential were served in a way that made our stay a very memorable one. I will stay at this place 💯 again. Thank you for hosting us!
Nii
Reviewed December 27, 2023Reviewed December 27, 2023
This was my first hotel in Zanzibar and I would return in heartbeat to stay longer. The aesthetic was relaxing, the owners were present and enjoyable to visit with. The food was DELICIOUS!! It was quiet, peaceful, and comfortable.
The waters are somewhat shallow on the beach in the morning and then rise as the day continues. Be sure and wear water sandals or footwear with a hard sole. There are many prickly urchins around. There are also spots where there are not and it makes for a great area to...
This was my first hotel in Zanzibar and I would return in heartbeat to stay longer. The aesthetic was relaxing, the owners were present and enjoyable to visit with. The food was DELICIOUS!! It was quiet, peaceful, and comfortable.
The waters are somewhat shallow on the beach in the morning and then rise as the day continues. Be sure and wear water sandals or footwear with a hard sole. There are many prickly urchins around. There are also spots where there are not and it makes for a great area to...
This place is a real gem! I stayed in the Kasa Villa for 4 nights with my dad, and we were so impressed with how spacious, clean, and comfortable everything was. The staff were friendly and helpful and our stay was so quiet and peaceful. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. I was sad to leave!
This place is a real gem! I stayed in the Kasa Villa for 4 nights with my dad, and we were so impressed with how spacious, clean, and comfortable everything was. The staff were friendly and helpful and our stay was so quiet and peaceful. Breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. I was sad to leave!
Jennifer
Reviewed October 12, 2025Reviewed October 12, 2025
Amaan Ocean Kihinani Hotel, around 6 kilometers southwest of downtown Selem, is a guest favorite. A garden and a swimming pool are among its conveniences. Imani Beach Villa is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travelers. It features a cafe and premium bedding, and is approximately 10 kilometers south of the center.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Selem?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Selem?
Book a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to clean and comfortable rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gym equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also include an on-site restaurant and bar. Elevate your Selem break by reserving a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and premium toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of comfort.
What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Selem?
Motels generally offer more affordable rates compared to hotels, which makes them perfect if you're traveling around Selem on a set budget. A great option for overnight trips, these roadside escapes have simply furnished rooms, limited services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional comfort, space and amenities. Guests can take advantage of things like a lobby, free WiFi and business facilities at this kind of property.
Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Selem?
Keep track of your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with complimentary breakfast in Selem. Jump out of bed and grab a coffee at Amaan Ocean Kihinani Hotel, which comes with a swimming pool and a garden. Imani Beach Villa is another getaway that provides your morning drinks and food without an extra fee.
Do any 3-star hotels in Selem have a pool?
Expedia has some excellent 3-star accommodations in Selem where you can enjoy a refreshing swim, including Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort and Amaan Ocean Kihinani Hotel. December, January and February, which are the summer months here, are perfect for checking in to a 3-star hotel with a pool. If you want the warmest weather for your poolside getaway, book in January when temperatures average from 27ºC at night to 30ºC during the day.
What 3-star hotels in Selem have an on-site restaurant?
Reserve a room at Amaan Ocean Kihinani Hotel and dine without venturing far from the convenience of your accommodations. A swimming pool and a garden are other amenities at this leading 3-star stay in Selem. Need to fill up after a full day of activities? Browse the menu options of the on-site restaurant at Imani Beach Villa, which also comes with a terrace and a rooftop terrace.
Do any 3-star hotels in Selem have WiFi?
Sign in to the WiFi at Imani Beach Villa and easily post all your fabulous pictures of Selem. Amaan Ocean Kihinani Hotel is another 3-star hotel where you'll be able to get online while on the move. WiFi may be included in the room rate or provided for an extra charge, so remember to check before you book.
What 3-star hotels in Selem have parking?
A couple of our favorites are Amaan Ocean Kihinani Hotel and Imani Beach Villa. Both these 3-star accommodations in Selem offer parking, making it simple for you to grab the keys and explore. Step out of the city for a day and explore farther afield. Kariakoo Market and Mbezi Beach are a couple of amazing attractions easily reachable by car from Selem.
Do any 3-star hotels in Selem have rooms with a kitchenette?
Whip up quick and convenient meals in between tours and activities at Antonio Garden Hotel. Located in Selem, it's among our most popular 3-star stays that have rooms with kitchen equipment.