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About the Hotel

Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rooms & Accommodations

Spice Palace Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and laptop-compatible safes. Private bathrooms include free toiletries and hair dryers. Select Superior suites feature kitchenettes with stovetops and dishwashers. All rooms provide bathrobes, slippers, and 24-hour room service.

Dining & Drinks

Blue Ocean Restaurant serves Zanzibari cuisine and international dishes. The rooftop Jaws Bar offers creative cocktails, board games, and music. The coffee shop serves local coffee mixed with spices like vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, plus lattes and cappuccinos. Breakfast and à la carte options are available daily.

Location & Access

Located at Jaws Corner in Stone Town, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Gardens and Old Fort, and 15 minutes from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Nearby landmarks include Stone Town (300 m), Hellen Art Gallery (300 m), and House of Wonders (500 m). The hotel is 10 km from Kisauni Airport.

Hotel Features

The hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, and a terrace. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Ironing facilities and tea/coffee makers are in all rooms.

Surrounding Area

The hotel sits in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near narrow streets blending African, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influences. The area features spice markets, seafront activity, and historical sites like the Peace Memorial Museum and Mercury House, both 500 m away.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Double Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

18 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Single Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

12 m²

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Studio

2 persons

47 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Zanzibar400 m

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ) 7.7 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Children's play area
Kids club
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner, Zanzibar, Tanzania

City landmarks

Landmark

Old Dispensary

810 m

Landmark

Kiponda

660 m

Nearby

Museum

House of Wonders

530 m

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

330 m

Historic Site

Stone Town

60 m

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

180 m

Museum

Sultan's Palace

550 m

Market

Darajani Market

570 m

Benjamin Mkapa Rd

The Peace Memorial Museum

440 m

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

300 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

200 m

Park

Forodhani Park

470 m

Church

Old Slave Market

410 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

160 m

Kelele Square

390 m

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

270 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

270 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

280 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

330 m

Marahubi Palace

330 m

Cathedral St

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

520 m

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

330 m

Jamatini Rd

Malindi Mosque

500 m

Church

Christ Church

320 m

Shangani

200 m

Zanzibar

Tippu Tip's House

290 m

Hurumzi Street

350 m

Tharia St

Slave Chambers

370 m

P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar

Imani Zuberi

330 m

Baghani St

Jaw's Corner

0 m

Restaurants

Jaws Restaurant

10 m

Soko Muhogo Jaws Corner

Terrace Restaurant at Maru Maru

180 m

397 - 400 Gizenga Street

Mistress of Spices

200 m

170 Gizenga Street

Terrace Rooftop Restaurant

180 m

170 Gizenga Street,

Lazuli

280 m

Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793

Odyssey

220 m

Pipalwadi Street

Stone Town Cafe

300 m

Kenyatta Road Shangani River

6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar

440 m

Plot 60

Vivi Cafe

220 m

The Old Fort

Unique53 Cafe

280 m

New Mkunazini street Opposite Slave Chambers

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SPICE PALACE HOTEL, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms & Accommodations

Dining & Drinks

Location & Access

Hotel Features

Surrounding Area

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

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