Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality inconsistencies
Poor service from reception

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly with the washroom and room odors.
Service
8.8
Overall service was positively described, with attentive staff.
Location
9.3
The hotel has a great location, central and easy to access local attractions.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms had some issues such as broken air conditioning and noise, but some guests were satisfied.
Amenities
7.3
Amenities like the rooftop area were mentioned positively, but the pool received some negative feedback.
Value for Money
7.8
Value was considered average; some felt costs were high relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food received mixed reviews; breakfast was good, but there were some complaints about quantity.
Overall Experience
7.8
Guests had a range of experiences, some very positive and some marred by issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at Spice Palace Hotel in Stone Town. Each room features modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Relaxation and Leisure
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a refreshing drink at the shared lounge. The sun terrace offers a perfect spot to soak up the sun and relax during your stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free WiFi throughout the property. Let our staff assist you with arranging airport transfers for a seamless travel experience.

Book now to indulge in a luxurious stay at Spice Palace Hotel!

Important information:

Please note a surcharge of 5% applies for all card payments.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1855 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
P
Pauline • couple • ug
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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MAI • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

location is in center of Stone town. Room is big enough for 1 person.

Cons:

shower room was smelling bad and receptionist was not kind. She also forgot to give me back my passport.
Breakfast option was limited.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Anton • couple • dk
6
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Robert Križanič • couple • si
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Koketso Holly • extended_group • za
5
Just okay nothing special
Pros:

The only thing I liked is the pool

Cons:

Their WiFi is very problematic and the keys sometimes don’t open.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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MARTEL • couple • fr
9
Inadmissible
Pros:

L'emplacement.

Cons:

Que le réceptionniste ne me rende pas ma monnaie après paiement de la taxe de séjour car il n'avait pas l'appoint. Je lui ai réclamé à nouveau quelques heures plus tard, il faisait l'amnésique. J'ai finalement récupéré mon argent en faisant moi-même la monnaie.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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nikoo • solo_traveller • ca
5
The only good thing is the location and breakfast
Cons:

The reception staff are not helpful at all. They made me pay $5 for every night that I booked the hotel but they didn’t make my friends pay this tourist fee. My room was ready earlier than the check-in time but they made me pay extra $25 for early check in. Overall, the hospitality of the staff did not impress me at all. The bar never had change to give back and few times we bought a bottle of water for $1 but we gave them $5 and they kept the change. I asked them once to bring extra towel and sheets and they never brought it.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Stephen Paul • couple • tw
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Jihanne • couple • fr
9
Pros:

La chambre très spacieuse, avec une belle salle de bain et un très grand lit. Une salle de sport à disposition. Petit dej correct

Cons:

Dommage que la piscine soit petite et couverte donc à l’ombre

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Central for stone town a lovely boutique hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
G
Gilles • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mathias • couple • fr
7
Cool mais sans plus
Pros:

Piscine et emplacement

Cons:

L’état des douches et les prix

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jörg • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Gute Lage.Nettes Personal

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
H
Housni • couple • be
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
T
Timothy • couple • ch
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
D
Dezaira Bin • couple • cd
7
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
S
Sian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location for exploring Stone Town on foot. Friendly, helpful staff. Super rooftop restaurant for included breakfast and a la carte dinner. Good AC, absolutely necessary in the heat! Individual hot water tank in the bathroom.

Cons:

Nothing. All excellent.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • extended_group • cz
9
Krásné snídaně, skvělá lokalita, bazén je velké plus!
Pros:

Krásné snídaně, skvělá lokalita, bazén je velké plus!

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
L
Lennart • couple • se
10
Pros:

Bra läge i stenstan, nära till allt. Trevlig personal.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
G
Gilles • couple • fr
9
Parfait
Pros:

Les chambres, la piscine et le petit dejeuner et l'emplacement

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee