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
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Andrew • solo_traveller • ie
8
Paradise
Pros:

Very friendly atmosphere

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Aasen • solo_traveller • no
2
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • de
2
Pros:

Zentrale Lage in Stonetown, kleiner Pool aber vollkommen in Ordnung zum abkühlen, Duschen waren für afrikanische Verhältnisse sehr gut, Frühstück (Buffet) war okay, wird aber nur sehr sparsam nachgefüllt.

Cons:

Das Personal war bestenfalls desinteressiert bis unhöflich, ich hatte zwei Nächte dort und musste das Zimmer zwischendurch wechseln, obwohl mir vorher zugesagt wurde, dass man sich darum bemühen würde, dass ich beide Nächte im selben Zimmer verbringen kann. Das Gepäck trägt einem natürlich niemand dabei. Das erste Zimmer war grundsätzlich in Ordnung, das zweite im Erdgeschoss stank extrem nach Schimmel und ließ sich auch mit der Klimaanlage auf maximum nicht auf angenehme Temperaturen herab kühlen.
Das Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse wird bei der kleinsten Unachtsamkeit von den herumlungernden Krähen gefressen, das Personal schaut dabei gelangweilt zu.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Meshack • couple • tz
7
the stay was good
Pros:

food and staff in the room and restaurant.

Cons:

location of the hotel is tinning

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Yankho Billy • family_with_children • mw
5
satisfying stay in the historic city Stone Town.
Pros:

the bed was spacious and comfortable. The restraurant was my favourite part.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Vhuthuhawe • couple • za
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
6
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nireas • extended_group • gr
8
Pros:

Location and room was nice

Cons:

The ac was making noise, but it can happen

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice room. Great little pool.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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SONG • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Pekka • couple • za
8
Cons:

Lifts.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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IULIIA • couple • ru
7
Находится непонятно где, не доехать, нужно доходить пешком. Не было горячей воды два дня. Завтраки скудные. В целом пойд
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
J
JULIEN • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jörg • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Lage, Personal Roomservice.Jeden Abend wird gegen Insekten/Moskitos das Zimmer gesprüht.Dachterasse.

Cons:

Der Taxi Service nicht zu empfehlen. Ankunft Taxi bestellt über das Hotel keins gekommen. Was Kein Problem ist weil genug andere am Flughafen stehen.Transfer Rückflug Taxi kam 45 min Später.Also mit einkalkulieren

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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