Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
8.4216ReviewsHistoric Charm and Modern Comforts
Exquisite Dining Experience
Breathtaking Views of Zanzibar City
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts at Emerson on Hurumzi. Indulge in an exquisite dining experience at our restaurant and enjoy a variety of breakfast options daily. Relax in our well-appointed rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and some with balconies offering stunning sea views.
8.4
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 216 guests who stayed here.
Nous sommes restés pour une nuit. Le bâtiment est splendide et la chambre est magnifique. Nous avons également dîner sur le rooftop où la nourriture était très bonne et le groupe de musique avec la chanteuse rajoutait…
This is a beautiful old building, full of character and very quirky.
Nothing.
The atmosphere is truly authentic and unique - it feels like staying in a beautiful historic Zanzibar house rather than in a conventional hotel. The service was excellent, warm and very attentive.
We stayed in the…
Sehr schön eingerichtet,sensationelle Dachterasse
Riecht nach Katzenpisse,Bauarbeiten,Mäuse im Zimmer und Ratten im Frühdtücksraum
Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse des Zimmers mit Bedienung und tollem Blick. Sehr freundliches Personal. Hotel mit typischer Dekoration. Dachrestaurant mit Blick auf den Hafen und Stadt.
Alles gut.
Die Unterkunft war sehr schön. Viele kleine schöne Ecken, die es zu bestaunen gab.
Leider wurde bei der Bezahlung Euro zu Dollar mit 1:1 umgerechnet. Dadurch haben wir ca. 30 € drauf gezahlt.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar City
Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.
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Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar City.
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