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Spice Tree by Turaco

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

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Indoor pool
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hallway

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 4 min walk
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, 5 meeting rooms and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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
  • 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 centre (3,644 square foot 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 28 April and 29 June.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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: from approximately USD 18 for adults and from 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 deadlock
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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$224.92, including 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?

Checkout 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. 268 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 492 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

10/10 Excellent

Stella

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

Karen

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Last minute stay. Staff were welcoming and warm. Whole place was extremely clean. Room service & the restaurant above was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Everyone was very professional, courteous and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Sarah

Very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon

The staff were exceptionally attentive to our needs. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey

Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad Walid

Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Yvonne

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

8/10 Good

srinivas

Great location. View not so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, Henderson

Nice property in a unique location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Adria

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

Teppo

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

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

This is a lovely hotel with a short walking distance to the main shopping.area. The rooms are nicely appointed but few of them have any views. The rooms are quiet, the staff attentive. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Marianela Pia

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

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed here while visiting Zanzibar. The hotel is clean and fairly up to date. Beds comfortable. Most of the staff were friendly. Front desk could be more happy and chatty but the rest were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Isabelle Jennifer Rose

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dingy, it was dark. The bathroom had grout stains on the floor. It felt very dirty. I was surprised it was a marriott. It felt like a motel. The bed was not comfortable. The concierge was not helpful. We asked for restaurant suggestions, they couldnt give us any recommendations. We requested to arrange for a boat tour to the neighboring island, they couldnt arrange it for us. Instead, gave us a number and told us to do it. Never had that experience from any hotel in the past. The lobby was so hot! No AC, and they told me they switched it off because the employee was feeling cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Anil

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

Qwintina

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