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 8.6 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 8.7

    • 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

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Zanzibar City

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Claudia
    Portugal Portugal
    Perfect location, amazing and helpful staff…loved everything about this hotel.

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

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
  • 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
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.

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.

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.

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