Emerson Spice

Set in a 19th-century former merchant's house in the heart of Stone Town, Emerson Spice offers individually themed rooms with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, free WiFi, and private bathrooms with baths. A continental breakfast with fresh fruit and eggs is served each morning on the rooftop terrace at Emerson Spice. The hotel's two restaurants, the rooftop Tea House and the Secret Garden, provide a fixed seafood menu for sunset dining and authentic Tanzanian dishes, respectively. Rooms feature heritage details including antique furniture and locally woven bed linens. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 7 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Its central location places guests near Hurumzi Street's souvenir shops and Darajani market. Free WiFi is accessible throughout, and each room includes a work desk and seating area. The Secret Garden at Emerson Spice also hosts live music on Friday evenings. Some rooms, such as the family room, have two-level sleeping areas accommodating five people. The building has no elevator, and access involves a 5-minute walk from the main road through alleyways, with staff assistance for luggage.

Rooms are spacious with large balconies and, in some suites, an outdoor bath or shower.

Staff provide a complimentary luggage porter and can arrange excursions.

The Secret Garden restaurant offers a tranquil setting with live music on Friday evenings.

The hotel can arrange a guided walking tour of Stone Town.

The early morning call to prayer from several nearby mosques can be audible beginning around 5:15 am.

Street noise from the central location may filter into rooms, especially those overlooking the street.