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House of Spices

2.0 star property
Zanzibar Town guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Scuba diving
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kiponda Street, Zanzibar Town, 1912

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

House of Spices

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at House of Spices. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Scuba diving
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Are pets allowed at House of Spices?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at House of Spices?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at House of Spices.
What are the check-in and check-out times at House of Spices?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at House of Spices and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as scuba diving.
Are there restaurants at or near House of Spices?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around House of Spices like?
House of Spices is a short 4-minute walk from House of Wonders and 6 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

House of Spices Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Nicholas, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
William, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay. Cesar was there to help us with every small request.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

convenient and stylish hotel in the centre
It was nice and clean, very stylish and inspiring.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Angiolamaria, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value
Lovely little place in the heart of the Stone town!
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ein Hauch von Orient
Wundervolles Ambiente, nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal, klasse Lage!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Expedia guest review