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Emerson on Hurumzi

3.5 star property
Stone Town's historic gem near Forodhani Gardens offers cultural immersion with evening entertainment and a peaceful garden retreat for afternoon relaxation

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Emerson on Hurumzi captures Zanzibar's essence with cultural offerings. Guests start with a continental breakfast, explore the Tea House Restaurant's Middle Eastern cuisine, browse the art gallery, and relax in the garden, all supported by attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is RM429
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Room (Zenana)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room (Seyyed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (Blue)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room (Tour)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (Tour)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Emerson on Hurumzi is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Chapwani Island. Christ Church Cathedral and Malindi Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Hurumzi St, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders
    House of Wonders
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    4 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu
    3 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    2 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    6 min walk

About this property

Emerson on Hurumzi

Hotel near House of Wonders
Located close to Hamamni Persian Baths and Malindi Mosque, Emerson on Hurumzi provides free continental breakfast, an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Middle Eastern cuisine theme restaurant, Tea House Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and beach towels
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a porter/bellboy
  • Secured bike storage, tour/ticket information and evening entertainment
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Art Gallery & Café
  • Tea House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Evening entertainment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1870
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel
Emerson on Hurumzi Zanzibar Town
Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerson on Hurumzi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerson on Hurumzi?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson on Hurumzi on 10 Mar 2026 start from RM429, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Emerson on Hurumzi?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Emerson on Hurumzi?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Emerson on Hurumzi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Emerson on Hurumzi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Emerson on Hurumzi located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from House of Wonders and Hamamni Persian Baths. Malindi Mosque and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Emerson on Hurumzi Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully unique rooms. Super friendly and kind staff. Definitely recommend the dinner on the rooftop. Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic building right in stone town. Staff is great a dinner at the rooftop is really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

See you in 26 ❤️

My favorite hotel in Zanzibar, By far
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there in 1994, so almost exactly 30 years ago. Same charm, but a little more run down. Our sense was that it showed the consequence of not having a strong manager on site. Little things were a bit amiss and staff could probably use some training in customer relations appropriate to a place with Emerson's storied history and its cost
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem in Stone Town – delivered 5 stars.

I was completely blown away by this charming, one-of-a-kind hotel in Stone Town that far exceeded its 2-star rating in every possible way. What was meant to be a simple stay turned into one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. The hotel is not just a place to sleep—it’s a piece of history. Converted from a monument once owned by the British, tied to the abolition of slavery, it now stands as a semi-attached three-building hotel filled with character and soul. The architecture is absolutely captivating, full of old-world charm with a touch of Zanzibar magic. Our room was magnificent, spacious, and unlike anything you’d find in today’s trendy, cookie-cutter hotels. The bathroom, too, had its own distinct style—refreshingly unique and reflective of the local design rather than the sterile sameness of modern chains. Every corner of the hotel is decorated with thoughtful, culturally rich details that give it life and authenticity. The staff? Incredible. Truly some of the warmest, most helpful people we’ve encountered. They went above and beyond, not only in their hospitality but in arranging tours for us at very reasonable prices—we even cross-checked them online and found their rates to be more than fair. And then there’s the rooftop restaurant. Hands down one of the best places to eat in Stone Town, and for good reason. Overall, this hotel may only be rated two stars, but it delivered a five-star experience from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personalen fantastisk
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expert and attentive staff. Beautiful historic building. Roof top restaurant set menu was divine experience at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKARI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ストーンタウンの中心というロケーションで、朝から晩まで遊べます。 歴史ある建物でお城のよう。ホテル自体の雰囲気も楽しめます。 スタッフのサービスもしっかりとしていました。 ぜひまた宿泊したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in Stone town. There is significant noise from call to prayers. The room is large and furnished with period furniture. The stairs are high. There is no elevator and the hotel staff is helpful in taking the luggage up the stairs. The breakfast is served from the top terrace of the hotel which has a nice view of the ocean. However the quality of the food could be significantly improved (plate of fruit, mediocre egg - avoid the omelette, two small triangles of wheat bread) juice, tea/French press coffee. The water in the faucets is not potable. On the second day we asked for an additional bottle of water twice and it was never delivered. The staff is very friendly. There were fresh flowers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Siv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent og pent og svært hyggelig personale.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Yessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Me gustó mucho este hotel

Me encantó el hotel, está hermoso, te transporta al pasado, en excelente ubicación, personal muy amable; lo recomiendo mucho!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jean-Marc

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La localisation est très centrale; ceci dit, Stone Town est très petit donc il y a plusieurs hôtels bien localisés.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and the staff were friendly and helpful. Went in with high expectations and this stay exceeded them all!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekter Aufenthalt in Stone Town!

Rundum ein gelungener Aufenthalt! Das Team ermöglicht einem jeden Wunsch und organisiert alles was man braucht! Frühstück ist super lecker und schön gesund! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Séjourner à l'Emerson est un véritable voyage dans le temps. L'hôtel est authentique et tout est choisi avec beaucoup de soin. C'est vraiment une expérience à vivre : la chambre entourée de fenêtre, la baignoire spacieuse, le lit à baldaquin ... Le petit déjeuner est excellent, tous les espaces de vie commune de l'hôtel sont très agréables. Le staff est disponible et professionnel, il saura vous guider sur votre séjour à stone town. Nous avons également diner sur le rooftop. C'est une expérience à ne pas manquer, le lieu est exceptionnel, des musiciens animaient le diner, j'y retournerai sans hésiter. Peut-être prévoir des bouchons d'oreille pour dormir.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel with lovely service! The only issue is it can be quite loud at night but definitely would stay again if back in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

She willlove you

I would recommend for a couple. The service and rooms are spectacular. Location is in the center on Stone Town and be sure to catch the sunset from the roof with a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jade and Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect, hope to return

Exceptional hotel with very personal service. The room was beautiful, clean, well appointed with attention to detail. I loved the locally handmade soaps and towels! The rooftop restaurant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Posto fantastico!

Una delle migliori scelte se soggiornate a stone town! Caratteristico, particolare, non scontato! Camere enormi e ben curate, personale gradevole e disponibile, terrazza panoramica swahili style bellissima! Unica nota negativa proprio la cena sulla terrazza che se rapportata al pezzo ci è sembrata non all’altezza, comunque vale la pena solo per L atmosfera e c’è da dire che noi non amiamo particolarmente la cucina locale.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Charlottesville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Emerson on Hurumzi. The rooms are fun and lavishly decorated, which added a unique and memorable component to the stay. The hotel also has excellent dining options such as a traditional tea-ceremony at the rooftop teahouse, and sunset dinner and cocktails at the rooftop restaurant. We would recommend Emerson on Hurumzi to anyone visiting Stone Town, and would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ridvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022