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House of Spice

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town with free parking

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Interior
Front of property
Deluxe Suite | View from room
Terrace/patio
House of Spice provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, individually furnished, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Uwanja Wa Shaba, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk

About this property

House of Spice

Guesthouse located in Stone Town
House of Spice provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • In-room safe fee: USD 5 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Town
Shaba Boutique Zanzibar Town
Shaba Boutique
Shaba Boutique Hotel
House of Spice Guesthouse
House of Spice Zanzibar Town
House of Spice Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is House of Spice pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House of Spice?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at House of Spice?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at House of Spice?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does House of Spice provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is House of Spice located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps from Freddie Mercury Museum, Mbweni Ruins, and People's Palace Museum. Marahubi Palace and Shangani Beach are just steps away.

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