Featuring a terrace, restaurant and views of city, Emerson on Hurumzi is located in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Cinema Afrique, 300 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths and 400 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Each room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms at Emerson on Hurumzi include air conditioning and a desk. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Peace Memorial Museum, Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and Old Dispensary. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 8 km from Emerson on Hurumzi.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Zanzibar City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for sight-seeing in Stone Town. Beautiful building with aged grandeur and decor. Very attentive and welcoming staff. Fabulous rooftop where we enjoyed evening dinner (unfortunately no amazing sunset as cloudy) and lunch.
  • Luiza
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Beautiful and very full of character hotel. We loved it there! Makes you feel like a 👸 🤴
  • Katherine-mary
    South Africa South Africa
    Magical and authentic interiors in the heart of of Stone Village. You feel transported. The staff was warm , genuine and helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Emerson on Hurumzi Tea House restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Emerson on Hurumzi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Wake-up service
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Emerson on Hurumzi takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Emerson on Hurumzi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Emerson on Hurumzi in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Emerson on Hurumzi

  • Emerson on Hurumzi is 1.2 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Emerson on Hurumzi can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Emerson on Hurumzi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Emerson on Hurumzi include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Emerson on Hurumzi is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Emerson on Hurumzi has 1 restaurant:

    • Emerson on Hurumzi Tea House restaurant

  • Emerson on Hurumzi offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance