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Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings. - Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Zanzibar Town)
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Located close to Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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  • Sleeps 2
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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair with a green pillow, a floor lamp, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a painting on the wall.

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  • Sleeps 2
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Zanzibar Town, Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in the historical district. Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Chapwani Island. Christ Church Cathedral and Malindi Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.
    Shangani Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    9 min walk

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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

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 28 and June 29.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: approximately USD 18 for adults and 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 deadbolt lock

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 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 Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. Hamamni Persian Baths and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 514 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Sage and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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It was good . Friendly staff and really enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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In unusual political times, the staff supported us in all matters and were couteous at all times. The service in the restaurant was good and catered to our needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Last minute stay. Staff were welcoming and warm. Whole place was extremely clean. Room service & the restaurant above was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was very professional, courteous and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The Hotel is very nice for family solo or two people it’s in prime are of stone town and access to basically all restaurants and facilities The General Manager is very kind and helpful to guide and even to facilitate special requests like food and other.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendly staff, quiet room and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Good place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very helpful and attentive. The room was spacious, functionnal, modern and yet had character. Location was excellent, near main sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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The staff were exceptionally attentive to our needs. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

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Stone Town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025