Turaco Spice Tree, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel - Zanzibar

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Turaco Spice Tree, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel - Zanzibar
90 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 197 reviews
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families23%
Solo16%
Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 197 reviews
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families23%
Solo16%
Groups14%

4-star boutique hotel in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a rooftop restaurant and hand-carved Zanzibari furnishings.

Dining

Spice Tree by Turaco operates two on-site restaurants: the rooftop Taarab Restaurant and Bar offering panoramic views of Stone Town and the ocean, and the Garden Restaurant set beside the pool. The Taarab menu incorporates local Tanzanian dishes alongside international options, with a special children's menu available. Guests can also order 24-hour room service, and the hotel provides packaged lunches for day trips.

Rooms

The 58 guest rooms are individually furnished with hand-carved wood pieces and traditional Zanzibari-style décor. Each room includes a laptop-sized safe, a flat-screen satellite TV, a refrigerator, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms are private with a shower, hairdryer, and bathrobes.

Location & Attractions

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel sits within a 7-minute walk of the Old Fort of Zanzibar, the House of Wonders, and the Sultan's Palace. The hotel is located in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with narrow alleyways that lead directly to shops and historical landmarks. An airport shuttle service is available to and from Zanzibar International Airport, 4 miles away.

Business & Events

The hotel includes a conference center that accommodates up to 200 guests, with natural light and city views. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business events, along with fax and photocopying services. Express check-in/check-out and a tour desk assist with logistics for work groups and leisure travelers alike.

Family & Activities

Guests at Spice Tree by Turaco can access the neighboring swimming pool at no extra cost, and the hotel offers bike tours, walking tours, and classes about local culture. Babysitting and child services are available, and the hotel provides a children's menu at both restaurants. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing services support longer stays with families.

  • Location: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Stone Town
  • Rooms: 58 individually furnished rooms with traditional Zanzibari décor
  • Dining: Taarab rooftop restaurant with ocean views and children's menu
  • Business: Conference center for up to 200 guests
  • Family: Babysitting services and bike tours
  • Amenities: Access to neighboring swimming pool, 24-hour room service, airport shuttle
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 19.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Arabic, Swahili
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:58
Former name
DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Elegant King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • All inclusive
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Turaco Spice Tree, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 144 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 4.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

90 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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90 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
100 yd
Museums
House of Wonders
100 yd
Museums
Old Fort of Zanzibar
100 yd
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
100 yd
Museums
Sultan's Palace
100 yd
Historic Site
Stone Town
100 yd
Market
Darajani Market
100 yd
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
100 yd
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
100 yd
Parks
Forodhani Park
100 yd
Church
Old Slave Market
100 yd
Kelele Square
100 yd
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
100 yd
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
100 yd
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
100 yd
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
100 yd
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
100 yd
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
100 yd
Kiponda
100 yd
Marahubi Palace
100 yd
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
100 yd
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
100 yd
Shangani
100 yd
Shangani St
Mambo Msiige
100 yd
Hurumzi Street
100 yd
Tharia St
Slave Chambers
100 yd
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
100 yd
Restaurant
Taarab Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
The Silk Route
100 yd
Restaurant
Stone Town Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Masa Japanese Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Taperia Wine & Tapas Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Beyt al Salaam Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Lazuli
100 yd
Restaurant
Archipelago
100 yd

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