Spice Tree by Turaco
4.0 star property

Beach hotel near Old Fort

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Spice Tree by Turaco

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Indoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview of Spice Tree by Turaco

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is S$162
Price available on 19/04/2024

Explore the area

90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationLiving Room2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDining Room2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMasa2 min walk
  • Popular Locationtraveller's cafe2 min walk
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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, Spice Tree by Turaco is in the historical district. Old Fort and Malindi Mosque are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nakupenda Beach and Forodhani Gardens. Slave Market and Christ Church Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 4 min walk
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 6 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 8 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 4 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 6 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 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, features ocean views and happy hour. 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 porter/bellboy
  • Concierge services, 5 meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
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:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Fridges, childcare services and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Swahili

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–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

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
For more details, 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:

  • 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 deadlock
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 28 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on 19 Apr,2024 start from S$162.14, including 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.

Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 473 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Leigh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all. So much so that we have booked to stay again before we fly home. Lovely staff, nice pool, a very good breakfast and other meals we had intermittently were great. Near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023