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Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
Beach fun in indoor pool, near Old Fort

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Indoor pool
Hallway
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$4,748
NT$5,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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8.4 out of 10
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Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, 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
  • 1 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • taraab

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 5 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
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:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 provided

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
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, 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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 2025/8/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on 2025/9/5 start from NT$4,748, 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.

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Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 499 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stone Town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Spice Tree Hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly and the rooms were nice. The location was great for exploring StoneTown and the staff also offered great recommendations. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good . Friendly staff and really enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and affordable in comparison to other hotels nearby. Staff initially put us into a room which had a strong smell, and then moved us to another room promptly once we raised the issue. This happened once again, but they were still accommodating and gave us a room which was fit for purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and as to be expected as part of the Marriott Bonvoy family. Everything worked as expected from “central air conditioning”, WiFi, elevator, TV with major news channels and in-house restaurant with room service. I was thoroughly impressed and this is my new “Go To” hotel while visiting Zanzibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very professional, courteous and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in Stone Town many times, typically in smaller hotels. This time I stayed in the DoubleTree as a finale to my longer stay, and it was FANTASTIC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location in the middle of Stone Town. A few minutes walk to the Freddie Mercury Museum. Great facilities including a nice pool and garden. Very helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teppo

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

srinivas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and overall great service. A few things can be improved given the price. - Breakfast is very bland and could use improvement—fresher breads (ideally baked daily), ripe fruit (two days I was there, the fruit served wasn't ripe), better training of the chef who makes omelets; they were often overcooked; have an option for adding cheese to the omelets which wasn't available. For $17, the breakfast was wanting. - The room was musty, likely related to the high humidity environment and the fact that they don't keep AC throughout. Investing in baseline AC could improve this. - Attention to detail in the room service, e.g, shampoo ran out and I had to ask for it despite daily service. Otherwise excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marianela Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great shape, comfortable rooms, good location, nice restaurant upstairs. Gym is basic. Front desk service was not extremely great plus they forgot that we booked ferry pick-up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qwintina

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

Abubaker is the man!!!

Abubakar the front desk assist manager really made our stay worth the stay! After the new we received when we arrived and had to be moved to a nearby hotel, was shocking due to the day prior the email my wife received to check-in. However thing were great and would recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Mogammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Within walking distance to taxi, shopping, tourist hotspots. I didn't like the attitude of the hotel manager who refused to acknowledge that the hotels kitchen was responsible for my food poisoning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid avoid avoid

Its only good.for its location and thats it. I dont understand how its a 4 star. The place is badly run with what appears almost to be student's and its a Marriot. The whole place needs a refurb. The icing on the cake was the draggjng of the heavy furniture for 2 nights out of our 3. The noise disruption was so bad and kept us awake. We can only assume as we were on the 4th floor and the 5th floor has the restaurant come bar it was that. But that closes at 10pm and the nois for the 2 nights continued to 4am. Not constant but loud crashes. Plus the house keeping staff shout early morning and bang the doors too. So if you want any sleep you wont get it. Aircon also does nt work properly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025