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Reviews of Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel

Sokomihogo street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

#38 of 73 hotels in Zanzibar City

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Review score

Based on 332 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Value for money!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staircase

    Neat and clean room, great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was noisy and there were no dark windows so the morning light made it hard to sleep from 7 afterwards

    The hotel is located in the center of Stone Town, in a safe, convenient and picturesque neighbourhood. The room was clean and tidy with everyday cleaning. Thank you for the positive experience!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Budget Friendly stay in ST
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice place at the heart of Stone town very accessible to all the major attraction sites

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a constant sound coming from the balcony at almost all hours and gave us a headache. Also breakfast was a bit disappointing.. Nothing special

    The location was a huge plus. Inside stone town close to everything. Very clean room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Cozy place to stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was very noisy since it didn't have a window but only a shutter that didnt block any noise from outside. It's located in a quite busy street. The room listing said "soundproof roomd" which I usually go for since I'm a light sleeper. When I talked to the staff they moved me to another room which was a bit more quiet.

    The staff is very friendly and my room was spacious (however my friend stayed in a 1p room that was super tiny so mind that when booking). The breakfast is served in the Indian restaurant just across the street, only starting at 08.00 which was a bit too late for me., but i got a take away breakfast with delicious fruit.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ally way to get inside, did not look good

    The room was beautiful, the beds comfortable and clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    7.0
    Cute Historical Boutique
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing major.

    Wonderful location. Center of Stone Town. Walkable location. Breakfast was included and delicious.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice staff always smiling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sign should be bigger at the entrance

    Close to everything in stone town and nice staff. I would like to thank Adlyn Krish for looking after me as I had an early flight and had to check out at 2am so she made sure breakfast was put aside for me …. Thanks a lot that’s what I call above and beyond

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast, limited variety

    It's literally in the heart of the city

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Good option at the heart of Stonetown
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was fine. Maybe the breakfast 'box' was a bit simple, but reasonable enough.

    Nice, secluded little hotel near the fort. It's old but well-kept, nice staff, comfy bed. Good inexpensive option at the heart of Stonetown.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Traditional luxury
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is located in a small alley and was not evident from the street, but this didn't affect my stay: there are a lot of helpful people on the street who know about it, so I found it easily. Just wanted to add that the staff are the real face of the hotel, try to keep them well paid and add bonuses for their performance because they make an enormous effort! Keep up the good work!

    It is an old traditional building of Zanzibar architecture. So beautiful room! Although, is old is very well maintained and beautifully decorated. The bed was tall and comfortable, fresh and the staff was so helpful, they even brought me a beer when I asked for it!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    9.0
    Historic stay right in the heart of it all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Historic style right at the old fort

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    9.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful spot right in the center. Great breakfast just across the street (incl in the price). Lovely and very helpful staff!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, clean and safe stay central Stone Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stone town can be a little noisy at night.

    Staff very helpful and even packed a takeaway breakfast for me when I had a very early flight. Staff available 24hrs. Bed very comfortable and everything immaculately clean. Good air-conditioning

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom does not have a door

    Cozy room, nice AC, friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Right in stone town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pump filling the water tank was a bit noisy but nothing to complain about for the location and pricing

    Smack bang in Stone Town, close to forodhani, nice breakfast, friendly staff nice zanzibari style

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    7.0
    Very uncomfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I found this hotel very, very uncomfortable. The pillows were extremely lumpy to the point where it made me wonder what they were made of. Air conditioning settings could not be changed - it kept on turning itself on & off constantly, and each time it did it was really loud - sometimes waking me up at night. Bathroom had no door and I had to hold the shower head in my hand, otherwise it was pointing to the toilet. Room definitely did not look like in pictures.

    This hotel had a very traditional feel and the breakfast was good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    8.0
    Value for money property!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wooden staircase from first to second floor.

    Good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    A good value hotel with charm and ideally located
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little fraud around the edges

    A charming hotel, ideally located in stone town. The lobby is a little off-putting on arrival but the rooms are well furnished in Swahili style, the beds comfortable and the breakfast over the road very satisfying.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    7.0
    Good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor soundproofing. No warm blankets.

    Location. Size of the room.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    Nice affordable traditional stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel is conveniently located near the ferry to Dar es Salaam. If you’re looking for a traditional stay, it’s a good choice. The owner, Jay, is friendly and helpful. Just across from the hotel, there’s an Indian restaurant that serves Indian good including Jain and Swaminarayan food.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Amazing service and location with great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most aesthetically pleasing room and a lot of noise passing through the windows.

    Decent room, amazing service and the best location! Great value for money, good WiFi and such amazing breakfast option. Will definitely be back.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    right in the middle of the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it is a renowated old african house into a cool boutique hotel. this is what I was exactly looking for

    Stayed in January 2025

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