Featuring a terrace, restaurant and views of city, Emerson on Hurumzi is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from Stone Town Beach. The property is close to Cinema Afrique, Hamamni Persian Baths and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. All rooms 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, 5 miles from Emerson on Hurumzi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located 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 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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:

  • Mary
    Cambodia Cambodia
    It’s a very interesting place, utilizing an old property and repurposing the space. Unusual accommodation in a good and unique way.
  • Gabriele
    Germany Germany
    Just great location with wonderful traditional furniture. It feels like 100 years in the past! Very friendly staff!
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful staff that caters to your every need. Fabulous location.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
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
  • Sitting 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/out
  • Concierge
  • Wake-up service
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Front Desk 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 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Emerson on Hurumzi 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.

FAQs about Emerson on Hurumzi

  • 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

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

  • The prices at Emerson on Hurumzi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Emerson on Hurumzi is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Emerson on Hurumzi has 1 restaurant:

    • Emerson on Hurumzi Tea House restaurant

  • 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

  • Room options at Emerson on Hurumzi include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double