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Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Nakupenda Beach

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Indoor pool
Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationOld Fort5 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market9 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.At this Stone Town hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Nakupenda Beach and Old Fort. Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 3 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 4 min walk
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 6 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 8 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 4 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 6 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 3 min walk

About this property

Spice Tree by Turaco

4-star beach hotel near Nakupenda Beach
Spice Tree by Turaco offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 3644 square feet (328 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Spice Tree by Turaco. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3644 sq ft of conference space
  • 328 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Spice Tree by Turaco offers 58 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 28 and June 29.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Spice Tree by Turaco

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town
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DoubleTree Hilton Zanzibar Stone Town
Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar - Stone Town
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar - Stone Town Zanzibar Town
Dtbh Zanzibar Stone Town
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel
DoubleTree Hilton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spice Tree by Turaco to the airport?

Spice Tree by Turaco is 4.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spice Tree by Turaco?

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on May 31, 2024 start from $88.7, 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.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have an airport shuttle?

Spice Tree by Turaco offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Spice Tree by Turaco to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 4-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spice Tree by Turaco offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Spice Tree by Turaco, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 18 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Spice Tree by Turaco?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Spice Tree by Turaco?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Spice Tree by Turaco?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have a pool?

Spice Tree by Turaco features an indoor pool.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have a restaurant?

Spice Tree by Turaco is home to Taarab, which features ocean views and happy hour.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Spice Tree by Turaco to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Spice Tree by Turaco is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 474 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. View not so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

per

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay for the 2nd time. Nice to have a big pool to relax in after a day’s sightseeing. Large rooms, large comfy beds, nice shower. Great staff in the restaurant and reception. Would def stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all. So much so that we have booked to stay again before we fly home. Lovely staff, nice pool, a very good breakfast and other meals we had intermittently were great. Near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay
Hotel is very nice and well kept. Staff is friendly, helpful, and kind. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfasts were delicious. We really enjoyed our time in this hotel and Zanzibar in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023