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Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Old Fort

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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
  • BarBarBar
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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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
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Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, Spice Tree by Turaco is in the historical district. Old Fort and Malindi Mosque are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nakupenda Beach and Forodhani Gardens. Slave Market and Christ Church Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling.
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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

Upscale hotel near Nakupenda Beach
Located close to Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, Spice Tree by Turaco provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Taarab, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Taarab

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,644 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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)

We should mention

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town
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

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on Jun 4, 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.

Is Spice Tree by Turaco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spice Tree by Turaco?

Spice Tree by Turaco doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Spice Tree by Turaco located?

Located in Stone Town, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nakupenda Beach and Old Fort. Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within 10 minutes.

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Millcreek

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, however u can hear the noise from the hallway n next door. I wish they had grab bars near the toilet seat which is quite low. Older people with arthritic knees like me would have problem rising from the seat. Other than that the hotel is very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Roel

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kazim

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Spice Tree was fantastic. It was clean and well located and we had the best night's sleep we had in Africa in our stay here. The room was air conditioned and the shower was awesome. Sometimes it's the small things. The breakfast was also incredible and included. If I were ever to visit Stone Town again, I'd stay here for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thapelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally attentive to our needs. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Thuong

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teppo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, unique and beautiful building in a quiet area of stone Town. Restaurant was great with reasonable prices. Room was great, only minus was leaky shower cubicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Page

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0