Emerson Spice HotelvsChapwani Private Island
Chapwani Private Island and Emerson Spice are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Emerson Spice ranks significantly better than Chapwani Private Island. Emerson Spice ranks #2 in Zanzibar with accolades from 4 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Emerson Spice Hotel
Tharia Street, Kiponda, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Two gorgeous historic buildings right in the center of the maze of alleyways that make up Stone Town have been converted into a hotel with whimsically wonderful rooms, each with a different theme." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A restored nineteenth-century Swahili sultan’s palace... this multi-storied small hotel has an inner courtyard, six unique antiques-filled rooms, and one of Zanzibar’s best restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Offers boutique accommodation in 11 romantic rooms with frilly balconies overlooking the action below." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The most atmospheric hotel in Stone Town... it's hosted celebrities and made the 2012 Conde Nast hotlist." Full review
Chapwani Private Island
Chapwani, Tanzania
From $352/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"Ten rooms in five luxury cottages sit along the beach, each with private veranda" Full review