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Spice Island Hotel & Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Deluxe Sea Front Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Main Road Paje, Jambiani, 2484
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Sea Front Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Sea Front Double Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Classic Twin Bed Garden View

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room Garden View | In-room safe, bed sheets

Classic Double Room Garden View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Within a short walk of Jambiani Beach, Spice Island Hotel & Resort is within a mile (2 km) of Swahili Cave. This 34-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Paje Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Spice Island Hotel & Resort

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Guests of Spice Island Hotel & Resort enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 120 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Malikia Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.72 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • JETTI BAR (Seabridge)

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 17 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and June 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.00 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.00 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • 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 wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.72 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Spice Island Hotel & Resort
Spice Island Hotel & Resort Jambiani
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

This hotel is located in Jambiani, a short 8-minute walk from Jambiani Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Swahili Cave. You'll also find Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Malikia Spa is the hotel's spa and services include sports massages, beach massages, and body wraps.

Does Spice Island Hotel & Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, Spice Island Hotel & Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Spice Island Hotel & Resort have a hot tub?

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

Does Spice Island Hotel & Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Spice Island Hotel & Resort has 3 restaurants, and serves brunch for a surcharge.

Does Spice Island Hotel & Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Spice Island Hotel & Resort though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

The closest major airport to Spice Island Hotel & Resort is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 22.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Spice Island Hotel & Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Spice Island Hotel & Resort have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Spice Island Hotel & Resort if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Spice Island Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Farouk

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Patio steps unmarked making progress a little risky
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saoula

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gunnar

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Helle

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Adel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLAOS EVA

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

Beautiful place ! Great hospitality!

Beautiful place ! Great hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

A. M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice and accomodating, it was a beautiful property, right on the beach. We loved the jetty bar to relax on top of the ocean and go for a swim while we enjoyed our drinks. Plenty of comfortable and beautiful shady spaces to lounge by the sea, and the pool was clean and cool. We had a wonderful stay! The only thing I would say is that the food was not very good, with the exception of barbecue night which was delicious. I would still very much recommend to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Frani, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, I received a warm welcome from the staff (including men dressed in traditional Masai clothes). That was a nice touch. My room (23) had a garden view and was spacious with a poster bed, sofa and two bathrooms. It was clean and I especially appreciated the turndown service where staff prepare your room for the night and make sure it’s mosquito free. They have a big restaurant and their menu offers local dishes, as well as European and American food. I recommend the traditional fish stew. They also have a great selection of South African wines and very good cocktails (the Mango Cooler was my favourite). One some evenings they have themed buffets and on Saturday, we had a BBQ by the pool. The breakfast is wonderful- there’s continental, eggs, sausages and a variety of fresh fruits. There’s an amazing Jetty Bar that sits in the ocean. It’s a great place to chill, have a cocktail or two and eat a light lunch. I believe they have the biggest pool on the island- it really is impressive. They provide swimming towels and there are plenty of sun loungers and a hammock. The staff were amazing throughout. So smiley and always eager to help make sure you have the best time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beach. There was clear access from the hotel to the water but what made the swimming so much more enjoyable was the jetti. This allowed for swimming while the tide was out and walking on the beach early in the morning or at sunset. We felt comfortable leaving our stuff to swim together and had no security problems while at spice island. the food and drinks were wonderful and the staff made us feel comfortable and relaxed. we would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, only complaint is food and drink are a bit more expensive than they need to be - good food though.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rate that was shown on orbitz different from what was charged to me and all electrical outlet didn’t support anything that from Africa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For us, this property is the perfect blend of Africa and luxury. It still had a local feel, but with most of the amenities you want at a European/american resort. The rooms are nice and the staff are great. What makes this property unique, and why I would choose it again, is that it has a 100 metre long dock stretching out into the Indian Ocean. The landing at the dock's end sits over the water and allows for great views and more ocean breeze to quell the Zanzibar heat. The dock also provides adequate snorkeling underneath, perfect for families who don't want to venture to the reef, but still want to enjoy some amazing fish. The downside to Spice Island is the wi-fi. It is slow and does not always work. But, who goes to Zanzibar to look at the internet? Hakuna matata The food in the restaurant is good, not great. It is good enough to eat there every day, so you don't have to take a taxi out. Fine dining is available elsewhere, if you are a foodie. However, the wine list is pretty good! The owner owns his own vineyard, and knows how to get good wines from South Africa.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Expensive with poor food choices but great views

Well organised pick up from Ferry and local staff very friendly. Ambiance is great and views spectacular. Clean big pool. Unfortunately Jetty closed when we were there throughout stay and food/beverage choices extremely limited, poor quality and very expensive. Not much to do but to lounge around. The rudimentary butterfly park and forest nearby will keep you entertained a few hours while Stonetown/main city approx. 1 hrs drive away has much more to offer but requires a day-trip that the hotel will happily organize against a fee.

10/10 Excellent

eric

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

Awesome

Nice hotel in an exotic country no complaints here

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

large hotel with a nice large pool

The hotel is a large with a nice large pool. It caters mainly for the German Tourist on their meal plan. The breakfast was good but their a la carte menu was not great. It is very limited and most of the food is covered in their sauces. We had better food and service at other restaurants. Very hard to swim from this part of the beach. There are rocks and compact sand with low tide. The stairs off the jetty are broken so we were unable to access the water. Jetty bar a nice spot for a drink when its not windy.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, US

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

Perfectly relaxing time at Spice Island

When my fiance and I arrived in Dar we decided to take the ferry to Zanzibar. I highly recommend against this and taking the short 15min flight instead. But anyway, we got to Zanzibar and took an hour taxi ride to Spice Island. At this point we were exhausted, but immediately we were greeted by hotel staff who took our luggage and then we met the reception staff who were waiting for us with cold towels and passionfruit juice. They were very accommodating. When we got to our room all we wanted to do was sleep, but the A/C seemed to be blowing warm air. We went to the reception and they quickly got us a new room which was much cooler and we slept like babies. Breakfast was included, and they had a wide assortment of breads and spreads and meats and an omelette station. We drank so much fresh passionfruit juice during our time. The entire staff was always catering to our needs and making sure we felt relaxed. The pool was so nice, and they would bring drinks out to the pool for us. The jetty bar was amazing, and we went for morning swims in the ocean. There were monkeys jumping around the trees outside our rooms (kind of scary but a cool experience). Everything about this hotel was incredible and I highly recommend to anyone.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Everyone was very accommodating.

Everyone was very accommodating, but English was a problem, as it was in the whole country. Prices were high, again same in whole country. Beautiful beach, rooms were clean and nice, staff friendly and tried to please.Pool was lovely. Limited menu.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is located on a beautiful stretch of beach. The staff is very service minded and polite. The pool is very big. Unfortunately the rooms are not 4 star standard as advertised. The rooms are big, but the décor and facilities are not more than 2-3 star.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D, Milton Keynes, UK

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

Quiet luxurious heaven

A wonderful quiet relaxing couple of days with the family. Big pool, lots of space, excellent dining, and the staff were very caring and helpful. And a bar on a pier out over the sea! Very highly recommended.