Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (799 reviews)
Sokomihogo street , Zanzibar City , tz

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Facilities

Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Internet access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Noise from nearby areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathrooms.
Service
8.9
Guests consistently praised the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
8.94
The hotel is centrally located which guests enjoyed.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms are generally nice, but some guests reported minor inconveniences.
Amenities
7.42
Amenities were acceptable but could be improved, such as the absence of slippers.
Value for Money
7.88
Guests felt the rates were fair given the location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast received high praise from guests for its quality and variety.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall, a satisfactory experience with some noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Emerald Palm, nestled in the heart of Zanzibar City, offers elegant rooms with modern amenities. Some rooms provide stunning city views and all ensure a comfortable stay with thoughtful touches like free toiletries and a kettle.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a gastronomic journey at the hotel's restaurant, specializing in delectable Indian cuisine. Whether you prefer vegetarian, dairy-free, or vegan options, our diverse menu caters to every palate.

Prime Location

Conveniently located near iconic landmarks like House of Wonders and Sultan's Palace, Emerald Palm is the perfect base to explore the beauty of Zanzibar. With the airport just a short drive away, your exotic getaway awaits.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 799 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Włodzimierz • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Położenie idealne . Dobre śniadanie serwowane w restauracji obok hotelu . Super wystrój pokoi

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • hu
8
Pros:

Városközpontba voltVárosközpontba volt

Cons:

Nedves dohos szag

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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JEAN FRANCOIS • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Possibilité de laisser nos sacs pendant une journée d’excursion et de les récupérer le soir avant de repartir. Le petit déjeuner est très bon et se prend dans un petit restaurant en face de l’hôtel.

Cons:

Manque de rideaux occultants aux fenêtres .

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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ARRIVE • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Personnel agréable et serviable
Emplacement en plein cœur de la vieille ville
Petit hôtel charmant, un rafraîchissement voir qq travaux seraient bienvenus.
Excellent petit déjeuner, copieux et servi par un personnel très agréable

Cons:

Mis à part un rafraîchissement ras

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very quick response and everything it's nice.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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rettler • family_with_children • ua
9
Pros:

The room was surprisingly comfortable and big enough, especially for such a small, old building packed into narrow streets. It had AC, nice decorations, and sweet dates as a gift. The location was almost perfect and secure enough. I would stay here again.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Rayane • solo_traveller • ma
4
Patienter de changer de logement
Pros:

La localisation

Cons:

Beaucoup de choses , lit non confortable , qui ne fais grincer ,
La sonorisation est mauvaise , on entend tout dehors ,
Système pas très pratique pour fermer la chambre (cadenas)
Entrée lugubre du logement et le logement est mal entretenu
J’ai payé moins cher pour 2 fois + de nuits ailleurs et c’était beaucoup mieux
Je ne recommande pas

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Ace! Lovely stay. Asante

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Schöne Einrichtung, ruhig

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage pustet direkt aufs Bett und ist sehr laut. Ohne ist es unter dem Dach zu heiß
Von den Wänden bröckelt der Putz, das zugehörige Restaurant ist sehr dunkel u renovierungsbedürftig

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Ursina • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Fedor • solo_traveller • il
5
Не соответствует рейтингу даже близко. Лучше переплатить 20$ за что-то получше.
Pros:

Хорошая локация в сердце старого города. Хороший вайфай

Cons:

В ванной плесень.
Кровать вся продавлена, спишь в яме. При малейшем движении скрипит.
Горячей воды в душе на 3 минуты.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • ng
1
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • extended_group • it
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Artur • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Great accommodations, we stayed with a group and everything was very comfortable and pleasant. The very friendly staff deserves special mention. Thank you for a wonderful stay with you and we hope to come back again with a new group. With love and respect, YourOwnAdventure Travel Club

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Artur • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Great accommodations, we stayed with a group and everything was very comfortable and pleasant. The very friendly staff deserves special mention. Thank you for a wonderful stay with you and we hope to come back again with a new group. With love and respect, YourOwnAdventure Travel Club

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Artur • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Great accommodations, we stayed with a group and everything was very comfortable and pleasant. The very friendly staff deserves special mention. Thank you for a wonderful stay with you and we hope to come back again with a new group. With love and respect, YourOwnAdventure Travel Club

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Charity • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

The stuff were welcoming, helpful and friendly.
The welcoming drink, hibiscus juice was so refreshing
The rooms are worth the price

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • solo_traveller • at
7
Plus und Minus
Pros:

Die sehr zentrale und ruhige Lage und das freundliche Personal. Außerdem hat das offenbar recht alte und stilvoll eingerichtete Haus durchaus einen gewissen Charme.

Cons:

Mir wurde auf Anfrage ein Fahrer inkl. Auto und Benzin für einen Tag um 200 USD (!) angeboten. Nach einem mühsamen Hin und her einigten wir uns letztlich auf akzeptable 80 USD. Außerdem ist unangekündigt der Strom für acht Stunden ausgefallen, tagsüber. Dafür kann das Hotel nichts, aber man könnte die Gäste zumindest vorwarnen, dass so etwas durchaus passieren kann.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
3
Very, very basic accommodation
Pros:

Great location in middle of town, but you get what you pay for...

Cons:

Possibly the most basic hotel I've ever stayed in. Doesn't match pictures at all. Considerably lower priced than anything else in the area and I gambled on this basis. Don't.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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AHMET SERHAT • couple • tr
9
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee