Spice Tree by Turaco

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Meeting facility
Hallway
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Spice Tree by Turaco is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Nakupenda Beach and Old Fort. This 58-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Spice Tree by Turaco

Beach hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Spice Tree by Turaco enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a conference center, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center (3,644 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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 April 28 and June 29.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and a deadbolt lock.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Spice Tree by Turaco?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Nakupenda Beach and Mbweni Ruins, and within a short walk of Shangani Beach. You'll also find Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.

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

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on Oct 19, 2025 start from $140.87, 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 parking available on site at Spice Tree by Turaco?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco feature a casino on the premises?

No, Spice Tree by Turaco doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Spice Tree by Turaco?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Spice Tree by Turaco?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Spice Tree by Turaco?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Spice Tree by Turaco serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Taarab.

Will Spice Tree by Turaco allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Spice Tree by Turaco.

Does Spice Tree by Turaco have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Spice Tree by Turaco?

The closest major airport to Spice Tree by Turaco is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.9 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spice Tree by Turaco?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Spice Tree by Turaco.