Spice Tree by Turaco

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

Property highlights

About this property

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 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

  • Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

  • 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Samie
Qatar Qatar
“Great stay. Rooms were beautiful and cosy. Easy access on the ground floor.”
Karl
Germany Germany
“we had to change our booking for Zanzibar and so we came to this hotel. THe hotel is very clean and the staff is very polite and helpfull. The breakfast on the rooftop is good. The price for this hotel is a little high, but Zanzibar became very...”
Gigi
Tanzania Tanzania
“The most welcoming, friendly and accommodating staff ever! Waziri Ally from Front Desk was amazing from the moment we walked in. Leonard from the Restaurant was also very friendly and helpful. We loved the room, ambiance, the food, Everything!”
Ashley
Malawi Malawi
“It was always great to finish a big day, to be met by friendly welcome and helpful staff that made you feel like home ... this is my preferred spot in Zanzibar... great location walking distance from everything”
Seid
Ethiopia Ethiopia
“staff was supportive, hotel was ata walking distance from attractions”
Shiran
Israel Israel
“Best hotel I loved it much and will come back for my business flights .”
Catherine
South Africa South Africa
“The hotel is a true gem - in amongst Stone Town and very central but at the same time it was quiet and restful. My room was exceptional and the overall experience was just wonderful. Thank you to all the staff for looking after us so well.”
Thomas
Germany Germany
“rooms newly refurbished; great authentic african style; good food in hotel internal restaurant, wifi good”
Pooja
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Fab location and staff. Comfy beds and good sized rooms. close to the centre and cafes and shops.”
Claudio
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“Confortable bed, furniture room, quite, view on th rooftop breakfast”

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

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

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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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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.