Quick facts
Destination
Stone Town
Country
Zanzibar
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$70 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
27
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — Approx. 10-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, at Jaws Corner in central Stone Town
Best for
Sightseers, couples and families wanting an affordable, centrally located base for exploring Stone Town on foot
Child policy
Family-friendly, with spacious Superior Suites suited to families
Last reviewed
June 2026
Spice Palace Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel is a boutique hotel located at Jaws Corner, a square in the maze of Stone Town’s old quarter where locals gather to sip Arabic coffee, talk and play board games – a hub of social activity throughout the day. The hotel is about 15 minutes’ walk from the Zanzibar ferry terminal and just 5 minutes from Forodhani Gardens and the Old Fort.
Rooms
The hotel offers 27–28 elegant rooms across various categories, including spacious Superior Suites suited to families. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a minibar fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Dining and Pools
The Blue Ocean restaurant and Blue Ocean Coffeeshop serve African, European and seafood dishes, complemented by a rooftop restaurant with views over the old town. The hotel has two outdoor pool areas and a lounge bar.
Location
Within walking distance of the Freddie Mercury Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths, the House of Wonders and the Sultan’s Palace, the hotel sits in the heart of Stone Town’s historic district, with Kisauni (Zanzibar International) Airport around 10 minutes’ drive away.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer time
Approx. 10-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, at Jaws Corner in central Stone Town
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Air-conditioned room with flat-screen TV, minibar fridge, tea and coffee facilities, and private bathroom with hairdryer.
Superior Suite
Spacious suite suited to families, with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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Spice Palace Hotel’s location at Jaws Corner places it right in the social heart of Stone Town’s old quarter, within easy walking distance of the Freddie Mercury Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths, House of Wonders and the Sultan’s Palace. With 27 air-conditioned rooms including family-sized Superior Suites, two pool areas and a rooftop restaurant, it offers a comfortable, well-equipped base for exploring Stone Town on foot at a moderate price point.— The SafariBando team
