SPICE TREE BY TURACO, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
All 58 rooms feature individually hand-carved Zanzibari furniture, air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TVs, and laptop-sized safes. Suites include a separate seating area, tea and coffee makers, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Some rooms offer ocean views. High-speed Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Dining & Bars
Taarab Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast and a diverse dinner menu with ocean views. The à la carte restaurant offers evening dining. Guests have access to a neighboring swimming pool at no extra cost. Children 5 years and under eat breakfast complimentary from the buffet.
Location & Transportation
The hotel sits in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2.5 km from the Sultan's Palace, House of Wonders, and Old Fort. It's a 5-minute walk to Forodhani Park, Mercury House, and Christ Church Cathedral. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7.8 km away. On-site parking is available.
Services & Facilities
Services include 24-hour room service, baggage storage, laundry, and a business center. The conference center has 8 meeting rooms spanning 3644 square feet with A/V equipment. Staff speak English, Swahili, German, Arabic, and French. The property has elevators and accessible rooms with roll-in showers.
Business & Accessibility
The conference center includes a 24-hour business center and meeting spaces for 6 to 200 people. Accessible features include electronic room keys, lowered viewports, non-slip grab rails, and wheelchair-height toilets. The rear building entrance, restaurants, and fitness center are wheelchair accessible.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- 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
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated in Zanzibar style, very comfortable, and immaculately clean. The service was exceptional, especially Alex and Safia at the restaurant, who were incredibly warm and friendly. The location was perfect, allowing easy access to the beach, restaurants, and historical sites in Stone Town. However, the breakfast could have offered slightly better quality options. Overall, a great value for a cozy and welcoming stay in Stone Town.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was cozy and clean, but the ongoing construction next door was a bit bothersome. The service was top-notch with hospitable and knowledgeable staff, although there was a small hiccup with the taxi arrangement. The location was great for exploring Stone Town, despite being in the middle of narrow alleys. The dining was fabulous with a wide variety of food choices but lacked coffee/tea options. Overall, a decent stay with a few hiccups.
