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House of Spices

2.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite | Interior
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kiponda Street, Zanzibar Town, 1912
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, House of Spices is next to Darajani Market and Shakti Temple. This 4-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

House of Spices

At House of Spices, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, safes, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 10:00 AM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

House Spices Inn Zanzibar Town
House Spices Zanzibar Town
House Spices Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
House Spices Guesthouse
House of Spices Guesthouse
House of Spices Zanzibar Town
House of Spices Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to House of Spices?

This guesthouse is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Darajani Market and Slave Market, and within a short walk of Hamamni Persian Baths. You'll also find House of Wonders and Old Fort less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at House of Spices?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does House of Spices feature a casino at the property?

No, House of Spices doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at House of Spices?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about House of Spices?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at House of Spices?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does House of Spices have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, House of Spices serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will House of Spices allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at House of Spices.

Are there connecting rooms at House of Spices?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to House of Spices?

The closest major airport to House of Spices is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.8 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at House of Spices?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at House of Spices.

House of Spices Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angiolamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il proprietario è una persona splendida. Il personale eccellente. Tutti molto gentili e simpatici. Ti fanno sentire come in famiglia. La struttura è molto ben ubicata. A due passi dal mercato e dal mare. La raccomando decisamente.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem in the Middle of Stone Town

We used Stone Town as a home base to explore Zanzibar, and we would highly recommend it since there are a lot of restaurants and things to do while the beaches are still only a one hour ride away and make for a nice day trip. Oh yeah - about the hotel...the staff was extremely friendly, and it is a safe environment with clean rooms. The pizza is a hidden gem - it is truly amazing as the hotel is owned by an Italian couple. There are several sitting areas including a decent rooftop with a nice breeze flowing during the hot tropical days. They even watched our luggage after checkout because of a late afternoon flight. We would highly recommend the hotel for couples, families, and medium sized groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Lovely little place in the heart of the Stone town!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Full Zanzibar atmosphere and great restaurant

Full Zanzibar atmosphere and great restaurant. Location was central, furniture in the house all antique And typical Swahili style. Room and bed confortable, we just loved the atmosphere.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ein Hauch von Orient

Wundervolles Ambiente, nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal, klasse Lage!
Verified

8/10 Good

Yadu Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Cesar was there to help us with every small request.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

convenient and stylish hotel in the centre

It was nice and clean, very stylish and inspiring.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Kort verbleven in dit mooie Ryad-achtige hotel/restaurant in Stonetown. Verzorgde en mooi ingerichte kamer die aan alle verwachtingen voldeed. Het restaurant is meer dan uitstekend: een van de beste keukens van Zanzibar - tegen zeer schappelijke prijzen. De staf en eigenaars zijn vriendelijk en gastvrij.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

ホテルライフを楽しむにはとょっと…

迷路の中にあるので道迷いに注意。イスラムの町なので酒類は、街中では買えませんが、ホテルでは飲めます。 タオル以外にアメニティはありません。Wifiもつながりにくいです。蚊が多いので対策した方が宜しいでしょう。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emkin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Ambiente, schöne Dachterrasse(n), gut ausgestattete Bar (außer in der Peak Season), sehr gute und guenstige Spiced Eistees und super Essen. Das Restaurant ist sehr gut und gut besucht, die vier Zimmer sind recht verschieden und verschieden groß, sehr sauber und alles ist mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Wir waren leider viel zu kurz da, haben uns sehr wohlgefuehlt und würden das House of Spices bedenkenlos weiterempfehlen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely small hotel with excellent restaurant + bar

We checked in here for one night before heading back to europe. The owners and staff were extremely helpful and friendly, booking us a cheap taxi to the airport very early the next morning and even providing a simple breakfast for 5 in the morning on a specially laid table outside our room. The restaurant is excellent and situated in a nice roof terrace. The bar is small but comfortable, friendly and reasonably priced - also on a roof terrace. The place also has gorgeous cats.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

TRADITIONAL ZANSIBAR HOUSE WITH DIFFERENT ROOMS

The owner, an Italian couple, styled and rehabilitated the old actually 2 old traditional Zansibar houses in the old way. Nice to see and look at but on the costs of comfort (small steep stairs,dark rooms). The rooms are different, some quite spacy and nice, some very small, nearly no place to place the lugage. Couple very helpful and supportive. Nice very frequented restaurant on the roof. Breakfast ok. Very clean. Situated in the middle of the "medina" of Stone town, in walking distance to all attractions. On the other side that means during day time you hear the noice of the narrow streets, but at night it is quite. On the negative side there is to mention the weak light (not enough to read a book), the weak internet, also only on the roof avaiable and that no very stable, no water bucket, when tape water cuts during the night. People with allergy against cats should avoid the place.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Geschmackvolle Oase mitten in Stonetown

Das Hotel liegt mitten in den engen Gassen von Stonetown. Da man hier mitten im Geschehen ist, ist es nicht die ruhigste Lage. Da keine echten Fenster (wie dort üblich) eingebaut sind, hört man sämtliche Geräusche von draußen. Für Menschen mit leichten/ unruhigen Schlaf nicht unbedingt geeignet. Ansonsten aber sehr nette Besitzer, freundliche Angestellte und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

8/10 Good

Erlend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort