Title: Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Spice Tree by Turaco Beach fun in indoor pool, near Old Fort ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/2121ae6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/962f6a1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/3a623200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/ae31c451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/075a4458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Pool - Gym - Room service - 24/7 front desk £122 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=8356996&PinnedHotelID=8356996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/8c4dd5a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking 8.4 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 ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/3766864b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/2cdfb181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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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 porter/bellboy - A front desk safe, luggage storage and concierge services - Tour/ticket information, a lift and 5 meeting rooms 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. 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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 ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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) If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spice Tree by Turaco on 23 Oct 2025 start from £122.01, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Zanzibar-Stone-Town.h8356996.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spice Tree by Turaco Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 273 8 - Good 177 6 - Okay 30 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 11 ### 8/10 Good #### Leon 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stone Town! ##### Leon Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stella 27 Jan 2025 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! ##### Stella Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location. ##### Karen Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Roy 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was good . Friendly staff and really enjoyable. ##### Roy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location. Good facilities. ##### Troy Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff ##### Sarah Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff were exceptionally attentive to our needs. Thank you for a wonderful stay! ##### Shannon Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Audrey 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good stay. ##### Audrey Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 13 Jul 2023 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. ##### Edward Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 17 Jun 2024 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. ##### Patrick Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adria 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I have stayed in Stone Town many times, typically in smaller hotels. This time I stayed in the DoubleTree as a finale to my longer stay, and it was FANTASTIC. ##### Adria Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eunice 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everyone was very professional, courteous and helpful ##### Eunice Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne 12 Nov 2023 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. ##### Yvonne Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A great location in the middle of Stone Town. A few minutes walk to the Freddie Mercury Museum. Great facilities including a nice pool and garden. Very helpful friendly staff. ##### Keith Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teppo 26 Jan 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff, unique and beautiful building in a quiet area of stone Town. Restaurant was great with reasonable prices. Room was great, only minus was leaky shower cubicle. ##### Teppo Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne 4 Nov 2023 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. ##### Yvonne Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### srinivas 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. View not so good. ##### srinivas Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 21 Mar 2023 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. ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Marianela Pia 8 Feb 2024 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. ##### Marianela Pia Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Feb 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Qwintina 17 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Abubaker is the man!!! Abubakar the front desk assist manager really made our stay worth the stay! After the new we received when we arrived and had to be moved to a nearby hotel, was shocking due to the day prior the email my wife received to check-in. However thing were great and would recommend this hotel! ##### Qwintina Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mogammad 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities Within walking distance to taxi, shopping, tourist hotspots. I didn't like the attitude of the hotel manager who refused to acknowledge that the hotels kitchen was responsible for my food poisoning. ##### Mogammad Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Anil 2 Mar 2024 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. ##### Anil Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 4 Mar 2025 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025