"It all started with when we arrived and the hotel staff said we had no reservation. We showed them the printout of our reservation and the would not honor.
The hotel is far from what's in the picture. It's vert dilapidated and unkempt. It smells really bad. To be honest I was planning to just check-in drop my bags and head out in search of another place.
The staff also, could not speak English. My drive from the airport was my saving grace who was there with us and interpreting to them what...
"It all started with when we arrived and the hotel staff said we had no reservation. We showed them the printout of our reservation and the would not honor.
The hotel is far from what's in the picture. It's vert dilapidated and unkempt. It smells really bad. To be honest I was planning to just check-in drop my bags and head out in search of another place.
The staff also, could not speak English. My drive from the airport was my saving grace who was there with us and interpreting to them what...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
It was the first hotel we stayed in Zanzibar for sightseeing purpose in world heritage Stone town. We stayed for two nights in the first week of Dec and enjoyed the stay. Excellent location for the purpose. We picked sea view room. The taste of interior was excellent. Park Hyatt style with nice color fabric and sturdy furniture. Old African safari romantic style with Arabic Zanzibari style mixture. Balcony was small but nice to have. All public spaces are also well decorated with excellent...
It was the first hotel we stayed in Zanzibar for sightseeing purpose in world heritage Stone town. We stayed for two nights in the first week of Dec and enjoyed the stay. Excellent location for the purpose. We picked sea view room. The taste of interior was excellent. Park Hyatt style with nice color fabric and sturdy furniture. Old African safari romantic style with Arabic Zanzibari style mixture. Balcony was small but nice to have. All public spaces are also well decorated with excellent...
mikst
Reviewed December 18, 2016Reviewed December 18, 2016
We had a trouble at check in which was resolved quickly by the helpful staff. The room was clean and had a hairdryer in the bathroom. We loved the rooftop pool. Plenty of breakfast options and a beautiful beach. The location is perfect and we felt very safe there.
We had a trouble at check in which was resolved quickly by the helpful staff. The room was clean and had a hairdryer in the bathroom. We loved the rooftop pool. Plenty of breakfast options and a beautiful beach. The location is perfect and we felt very safe there.
Susannah
Reviewed September 6, 2026Reviewed September 6, 2026
A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
A wonderful stay in the heart of Stone Town!
We stayed at Emerson Spice during our trip to Zanzibar and what a fantastic place it is!
The hotel is full of character, with beautiful traditional architecture and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history. It’s completely different from your typical hotel, which is exactly what makes it so special.
The location is brilliant for exploring Stone Town, with everything within easy walking distance. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and staying here...
James
Reviewed November 3, 2026Reviewed November 3, 2026
We stayed one night in Serena and liked it enough to spend our final night in Zanzibar there. This is a lovely traditional building with very good restaurants and welcoming staff who are unfailingly polite and helpful. We really enjoyed the sea location, yet in a quiet square in the heart of Stone Town.
We stayed one night in Serena and liked it enough to spend our final night in Zanzibar there. This is a lovely traditional building with very good restaurants and welcoming staff who are unfailingly polite and helpful. We really enjoyed the sea location, yet in a quiet square in the heart of Stone Town.
JSomerset
Reviewed November 17, 2014Reviewed November 17, 2014
A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants.
A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants.
Olivia
Reviewed February 23, 2025Reviewed February 23, 2025
We had two days in stone town as part of a bigger trip to Zanzibar. Our stay at Mizingani Seafront Hotel was great. Big clean room, helpful staff and the location was the perfect base for us to explore.
We had two days in stone town as part of a bigger trip to Zanzibar. Our stay at Mizingani Seafront Hotel was great. Big clean room, helpful staff and the location was the perfect base for us to explore.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed September 26, 2018Reviewed September 26, 2018
We spent 9 days in this boutique hotel. It was lovely, our room was so cute with lovely touches from flowers on the bed on arrival to towels laid out in different style each day (even a heart to end our stay). It was beautifully turned down twice a day and made us feel so welcomed. Our room was lovely as a romantic as retreat and to get out of the madness of he markets.
What truly made the hotel was the lovely, thoughtful, ever smiling and helpful staff. Those there morning until night...
We spent 9 days in this boutique hotel. It was lovely, our room was so cute with lovely touches from flowers on the bed on arrival to towels laid out in different style each day (even a heart to end our stay). It was beautifully turned down twice a day and made us feel so welcomed. Our room was lovely as a romantic as retreat and to get out of the madness of he markets.
What truly made the hotel was the lovely, thoughtful, ever smiling and helpful staff. Those there morning until night...
We would love to thank the entire staff... From the registration desk, to waitress, to the cleaners... Same service level. Thanks to Marie, Doreen ect... Amazing service level!
We would love to thank the entire staff... From the registration desk, to waitress, to the cleaners... Same service level. Thanks to Marie, Doreen ect... Amazing service level!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I found my self in need of a hotel half way through my trip and opted for this one. As a solo traveler, I felt incredibly safe and the hotel was lovely and peaceful. There is access to the sea at the bottom and the hotel and that’s pretty much where I ended up most days on the sun beds.
Staff were lovely, especially Sara, she goes Above and beyond her duties. She was kind enough to take time out of her schedule and go out on a tour with me. I Certainly miss the...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I found my self in need of a hotel half way through my trip and opted for this one. As a solo traveler, I felt incredibly safe and the hotel was lovely and peaceful. There is access to the sea at the bottom and the hotel and that’s pretty much where I ended up most days on the sun beds.
Staff were lovely, especially Sara, she goes Above and beyond her duties. She was kind enough to take time out of her schedule and go out on a tour with me. I Certainly miss the...
Sara
Reviewed November 3, 2019Reviewed November 3, 2019
We arrived after having toured Stone Town's markets and streets in the pouring rain, and Jafferji House provided a very welcome place to retreat and relax in comfort.
Our room - Adnan - was lovely, and the other rooms we looked at were all furnished to a similar high standard.
The rooftop restaurant is less restaurant, more rooftop, but that just gave it a certain charm and it is certainly a unique selling point for the hotel.
Sadly, some of the staff were a little shy, lacking in...
We arrived after having toured Stone Town's markets and streets in the pouring rain, and Jafferji House provided a very welcome place to retreat and relax in comfort.
Our room - Adnan - was lovely, and the other rooms we looked at were all furnished to a similar high standard.
The rooftop restaurant is less restaurant, more rooftop, but that just gave it a certain charm and it is certainly a unique selling point for the hotel.
Sadly, some of the staff were a little shy, lacking in...
Wonderful relaxing resort set in beautiful gardens. Very welcoming friendly staff. Excellent food with much variety. Once a week there is a fantastic barbecue served along with a local band playing for everyone to learn some local dances. The bungalows are very most comfortable and very private. There is a wonderful jetty at the beach where you can sit and watch the sunset. Private dining is also available at the jetty or beach. Lovely hotel for couples especially honeymooners.
Wonderful relaxing resort set in beautiful gardens. Very welcoming friendly staff. Excellent food with much variety. Once a week there is a fantastic barbecue served along with a local band playing for everyone to learn some local dances. The bungalows are very most comfortable and very private. There is a wonderful jetty at the beach where you can sit and watch the sunset. Private dining is also available at the jetty or beach. Lovely hotel for couples especially honeymooners.
Nice, clean and friendly staff. Good and Well priced accommodation in the centre of the town. All was good except for the quite small rooms but was not an issue for a short stay.
Nice, clean and friendly staff. Good and Well priced accommodation in the centre of the town. All was good except for the quite small rooms but was not an issue for a short stay.
Kate
Reviewed February 12, 2019Reviewed February 12, 2019
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