Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Located in a 150-year-old building with traditional courtyard design, the 3-star Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel serves as an adults-only property within walking distance of Stone Town's heritage sites. The hotel, rated 7.7 on Booking.com, sits 600 meters from Stone Town Beach and is a 7-minute walk from the Old Fort of Zanzibar, Peace Memorial Museum, and Hamamni Persian Baths. Rooms at the hotel include air-conditioned private bathrooms, seating areas, and inner courtyard views, with some featuring tea and coffee making facilities. A Superior King Room includes a private entrance, while all accommodations offer free WiFi and daily housekeeping. The on-site restaurant prepares African cuisine and serves à la carte and continental breakfasts in the courtyard. Guests can dine under the covered terrace or in the main courtyard, which also houses a bar. For leisure, the hotel offers a tour desk and scuba diving arrangements in the surrounding area. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and paid airport shuttle to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (7 km away). The hotel provides safety deposit boxes, 24-hour security, and fire extinguishers for guest safety.

The 150-year-old building offers authentic Stone Town character and charm.

Clean rooms with powerful air conditioning, ceiling fans, and mosquito nets.

Friendly staff who helped with early check-in and arranging taxis.

Strong WiFi and the ability to leave luggage after checkout.

Breakfast served fresh to order in the courtyard with simple, fresh options.

Some guests noted the breakfast variety can be limited, with only cornflakes on certain days.

The hot water may be intermittent, and toilet flushing issues were reported in some rooms.