About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Zanzibar Spice Nest House in Zanzibar offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes. Each room includes a work desk, dining area, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a lounge, wellness packages, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional services include a minimarket, shared kitchen, and bicycle parking. Prime Location: Located 4.3 mi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Stone Town Beach and close to attractions such as the Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders. Local Activities: Guests can engage in cycling, scuba diving, and visit nearby attractions like Kichwele Forest Reserve and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


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Room Type
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1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United States United States
    The location was absolutely extraordinary. It was right in the middle of everything. Everything was better than any of the photos that were provided. Shani who greeted me was absolutely extraordinary and a complete angel. She made my stay really...
  • Pepe
    Kenya Kenya
    The house location is perfect. The staff was really good and very helpful, we enjoyed our stay and would love to visit and stay again at the spice nest. The owner is wonderful and always available on call
  • Lindsay
    United States United States
    Just as advertised! Good wifi, hot water in the shower, no air con in our room but fans and a mosquito net provided. Right in the heart of the stone town hustle and bustle but everyone on the street was very friendly and helpful getting us into...
  • Amy
    United States United States
    Location location location! This was a fantastic spot in the heart of Stone Town, close to everything and at an affordable price. It has AC in the room which is crucial. The hosts were very responsive, communicative, and friendly, and the...
  • Raj
    India India
    The apartment was very spacious with all facilities. Very convenient location. There was a detailed information guide kept in the room which was very thoughtfully written & act as a great starter.
  • Ms
    Tanzania Tanzania
    How cozzy the place is,more comfortable and big space inside
  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice clean room and good facilities. For the price it and everything you could have needed. Good central location in stone town. Right on a busy side street
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    The apartment has been state-of-the art renovated and very clean and the property is and staff are very careful in providing the best service and experience to the guests. The communication is swift and they are very quick at providing any kind of...
  • Nicholas
    Germany Germany
    The spice nest house is situated in the center of Stone Town and just a few seconds walking distance from Jaws corner (a popular spot in town), making this location fantastic for tourists. This air conditioning and fans were outstanding inside our...
  • Christa
    Germany Germany
    For me it was absolutely perfect. Nice room , nice bathroom , in the middle of stonetown . Very good communication with the owner via email :-)

Hosted by Hotel et al

8.6
Host Review Score
Hotel et al
Zanzibar Spice Nest Apartment is a beautifully decorated big and spacious two bedroom apartment right in the heart of UNESCO heritage Stone Town area. The apartment has been furnished and decorated using modern and local Swahili culture traditional handicrafts. As you enter the apartment, the long and wide entrance leads you to locally sourced handmade wooden stairs which leads you to the long and spacious lounge living room with comfortable seating area. The living room has a smart TV with a selection of channels including Netflix. There is a turntable with a small selection of vinyls. Each room is private and spacious enough with it’s own bathroom and toilet. Adjacent to the living lounge area is the dining room and next to it is the kitchen which comes fully equipped with all facilities needed to prepare any necessary meals. The entire apartment has been well renovated and restored, preserving the original Swahili/Arab features including the locally sourced mikoko wooden beams. Zanzibar Spice Nest Apartment offers more than just an ordinary place to stay. It is a home away from home right in the heart of popular and famous Stone Town area, where all amenities like, shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, curio shops, local eateries, street food stalls, markets, pharmacies, Forodhani night street food market and the beautiful turquoise beaches are only a short walk away from the apartment.
Hospitality Consultant with many years of experience in hotel industry and a selection of properties in East Africa and Europe.
Stone Town, it is a Unesco Heritage area which has history dating back hundreds of years. The local Swahili and Arab culture is very much preserved and can be seen visually from the decor of the house ie doors and alleyways. Stone Town area is steep in culture and history dating back to the Arab slave trade in East Africa. The apartment is situated in great location whereby, all amenities like shops, restaurants, street food stalls, cafes, curio shops, historical sites and the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean are only a stone throw away.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,French,Italian,Swahili

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House rules

Zanzibar Spice Nest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Zanzibar Spice Nest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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