• View
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spice Tree by Turaco - Stone Town is located within 7 kilometres from the Zanzibar International Airport. This refurbished, historical hotel boasts rich and warm décor in a traditional Zanzibari-style and features hand-carved furnishings. The classic rooms offer free WiFi and come complete with air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV and a laptop-sized safe. The modern bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a small refrigerator and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. At Spice Tree by Turaco - Stone Town breakfast is served and the à la carte restaurant offers guests a romantic atmosphere for dining. There is a tour desk and babysitting services available. Guests can enjoy a dip in the partially indoor swimming pool and unwind in the lush Garden Restaurant. Stone Town's historical attractions such as the Sultan’s Palace, House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar are 2.5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Zanzibar City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claudio
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    Confortable bed, furniture room, quite, view on th rooftop breakfast
  • Claudia
    Portugal Portugal
    Perfect location, amazing and helpful staff…loved everything about this hotel.
  • Osman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great and the staff were friendly and helpful in arranging reservations for nearby restaurants.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Taarab Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • Jiko Garden
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Spice Tree by Turaco
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Swahili

House rules

Spice Tree by Turaco takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and older are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Spice Tree by Turaco accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Spice Tree by Turaco in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Spice Tree by Turaco

  • Spice Tree by Turaco is 1.5 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Spice Tree by Turaco include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Check-in at Spice Tree by Turaco is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Spice Tree by Turaco offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Happy hour
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Spice Tree by Turaco. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Spice Tree by Turaco can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Spice Tree by Turaco may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Spice Tree by Turaco has 2 restaurants:

    • Taarab Restaurant
    • Jiko Garden

  • Yes, Spice Tree by Turaco is popular with guests booking family stays.