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Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Old Fort

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Spice Tree by Turaco

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Indoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview of Spice Tree by Turaco

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationLiving Room2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDining Room2 min walk
  • Popular LocationNakupenda Beach3 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

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

Room, 2 Single Beds

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Zanzibar Town

At Spice Tree by Turaco you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Nakupenda Beach and Old Fort. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Taarab, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 3644 square feet (328 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths.

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
  • 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

Beach hotel near Old Fort
Spice Tree by Turaco offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and multilingual staff 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 centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Spice Tree by Turaco offers 58 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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–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

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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 28 April and 29 June.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 18 for adults and from 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 deadlock
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 on-site 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 deadlock in all 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) guidelines.

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
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

Are there any beaches close to Spice Tree by Turaco?

Yep, Spice Tree by Turaco is a short 3-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

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

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on 23 Apr 2024 start from AU$181.73, 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.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have a pool?

Spice Tree by Turaco has an indoor pool.

What makes Spice Tree by Turaco a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Spice Tree by Turaco.

Is Spice Tree by Turaco family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Spice Tree by Turaco is a hit with families.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spice Tree by Turaco?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Spice Tree by Turaco?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spice Tree by Turaco?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spice Tree by Turaco?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 473 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

per

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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