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Emerson Spice Hotel vs The Residence Zanzibar

Both The Residence Zanzibar and Emerson Spice are praised by expert writers. Overall, Emerson Spice scores significantly higher than The Residence Zanzibar. Emerson Spice has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Emerson Spice Hotel
Emerson Spice Hotel
8 / 10
Tharia Street, Kiponda, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 The Telegraph
8.0
"Offers boutique accommodation in 11 romantic rooms with frilly balconies overlooking the action below." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The most atmospheric hotel in Stone Town... it's hosted celebrities and made the 2012 Conde Nast hotlist." Full review
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
8 / 10
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi 2404, Tanzania
From $436 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Romantic escape for seclusion and spa time, with just 66 villas on 80 unspoiled acres fronting a mile-long beach." Full review
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Wander down to the sand, and your beach butler will be ready with a cold face towel and new rounds of Kilimanjaro beer on request.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Sixty-six villas scattered over an 80-acre compound." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Deep in the heart of what was once just bush and mangroves, The Residence Zanzibar is a tropical site to behold." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Residence Zanzibar is a gorgeous, luxe property set on over 79 acres of beautiful beachfront grounds on the southwestern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja." Full review