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Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿4,189
฿5,140 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room with 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬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 front desk safe
  • 5 meeting rooms, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and concierge services
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

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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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 with cable/satellite channels

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 at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and a deadbolt lock
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 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on 7 Nov 2025 start from ฿4,188.84, excluding 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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Reviews

Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 500 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very professional, courteous and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. View not so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Marianela Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Anil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Isabelle Jennifer Rose

Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stone Town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid avoid avoid

Its only good.for its location and thats it. I dont understand how its a 4 star. The place is badly run with what appears almost to be student's and its a Marriot. The whole place needs a refurb. The icing on the cake was the draggjng of the heavy furniture for 2 nights out of our 3. The noise disruption was so bad and kept us awake. We can only assume as we were on the 4th floor and the 5th floor has the restaurant come bar it was that. But that closes at 10pm and the nois for the 2 nights continued to 4am. Not constant but loud crashes. Plus the house keeping staff shout early morning and bang the doors too. So if you want any sleep you wont get it. Aircon also does nt work properly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and overall great service. A few things can be improved given the price. - Breakfast is very bland and could use improvement—fresher breads (ideally baked daily), ripe fruit (two days I was there, the fruit served wasn't ripe), better training of the chef who makes omelets; they were often overcooked; have an option for adding cheese to the omelets which wasn't available. For $17, the breakfast was wanting. - The room was musty, likely related to the high humidity environment and the fact that they don't keep AC throughout. Investing in baseline AC could improve this. - Attention to detail in the room service, e.g, shampoo ran out and I had to ask for it despite daily service. Otherwise excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gael

Liked: Staff & service

One night in Stone Town

Hôtel situé dans le cœur de Stone Town. Pas loin des lieux à visiter. Jolie piscine dans un bâtiment proche de l’hôtel mais non chauffée. Accueil sympathique avec un cookie chaud. Chambre assez grande à la literie douteuse. Vue sur un mur.
Chambre
Couloirs
Restaurant
Piscine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good . Friendly staff and really enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and affordable in comparison to other hotels nearby. Staff initially put us into a room which had a strong smell, and then moved us to another room promptly once we raised the issue. This happened once again, but they were still accommodating and gave us a room which was fit for purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estupendo hotel

Estupendo hotel en medio de stonetown muy cerca de las atracciones de la ciudad , la alberca y el jardin interior son hermoso
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Angélica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas recommendable

l’hôtel est entourée des bâtiments, seulement le restaurant a la vue (petite vue) sur la mer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida Groseth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nydelig hotell <3

Vi hadde et fantastisk opphold på Spice Tree by Turaco. Vi ble møtt med smil og vennlige mennesker som var behjelpelige med alt vi skulle trenge. Frokosten er fantastisk og det var veldig bra renhold på hele hotellet. Takk for oss og sees igjen!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi hadde en natt i Stone town og var veldig fornøyd med oppholdet vårt her. Flott beliggenhet på hotellet til en god pris. Vi benyttet ikke restauranten under oppholdet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien situé Très accueillant Literie vieillissante
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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