Emerson On Hurumzi - Zanzibar
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5-star cultural heritage hotel in Stone Town with rooftop dining and live Zanzibari music
Rooftop Dining & Entertainment
Emerson On Hurumzi Zanzibar features a rooftop Tea House restaurant that serves a five-course seafood tasting menu prepared daily. Guests choose between Swahili floor seating or tables while a live Zanzibari women's band performs traditional songs on violin and accordion. The dinner experience includes a set menu where staff explain each dish's cultural origins and accommodate dietary needs such as celiac restrictions.
Cultural Experiences & Activities
The hotel offers tea blending sessions and traditional cooking classes that teach Swahili and Omani fusion recipes. Temporary art galleries and walking tours are arranged by the concierge, focusing on Stone Town's sultanate history. Collaborations with local musicians and artists provide guests with access to performances and workshops inside the hotel.
Accommodation & Room Features
Rooms at Emerson on Hurumzi include antique four-poster beds, en-suite bathrooms with claw-foot tubs, and private balconies in select apartments. The Pavilion Suite and Tour Suite offer separate sitting areas and views over the Indian Ocean. Each room is decorated with hand-carved Zanzibari furniture and mosquito nets lowered during nightly turndown service.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Emerson on Hurumzi stone town is located 300 meters from Stone Town Beach and within a three-minute walk of the Old Fort and House of Wonders. The Sultan's Palace, Peace Memorial Museum, and Hamamni Persian Baths are all reachable on foot through the alleyways of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 8 km away, and the hotel arranges airport shuttle service for guests.
Guest Services & Amenities
A 24-hour front desk and concierge service help with private check-in, taxi arrangements, and guided tours of the city. Daily housekeeping includes turn-down service with mattress toppers if requested, and breakfast can be served in the room or on the rooftop terrace. The hotel also offers a paid airport shuttle, private check-out, and luggage assistance up the steep stairs.
- Rooftop Dining: Five-course seafood tasting menu with live Zanzibari music
- Cultural Immersion: Tea blending and traditional cooking classes
- Location: 300 meters from Stone Town Beach, near Old Fort and Sultan's Palace
- Rooms: Antique-filled suites with private balconies and en-suite bathrooms
- Entertainment: Live performances and temporary art galleries on site
- Services: 24-hour concierge, airport shuttle, and guided walking tours
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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City view
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Shower
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Balcony
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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City view
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Bathtub
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
VIP check-in/ -out
In-room breakfast
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room view
- Sea view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Emerson On Hurumzi
| 💵 Lowest room price | 140 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
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