Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotels
Tribute Portfolio
8.6 (404 reviews)
90 / 90A Shanghani Street , Zanzibar City , tz

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Damp smell in rooms
Slow dinner service
No streaming on old TV

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
The rooms smelt slightly damp but were clean overall.
Service
9
Staff were wonderful, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout.
Location
9
Location was excellent, close to everything in Stone Town.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were nice and spacious, well-decorated, but some minor issues reported.
Amenities
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.5
Good value for money considering the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food was generally excellent, though some meals had issues.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a wonderful stay with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Zanzibari Charm

Historical Elegance: Immerse yourself in the rich Zanzibari-style décor and hand-carved furnishings of this refurbished historical hotel.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a laptop-sized safe in the classic rooms, along with a well-equipped modern bathroom.

Relaxing Amenities: Indulge in a delicious breakfast, dine in the romantic restaurant, take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, and explore Stone Town's attractions just a stone's throw away.

Experience the perfect blend of tradition and luxury at Spice Tree by Turaco - Stone Town. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 404 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.6
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354waleeds Family Alexandria, Virginia
10
Excellent service with amazing team
Pros:

Excellent service with amazing team

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor
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danaaX3076MM Family
10
Wonderful vacation
Pros:

It was a great experience at spice tree by turaco zanzibar island.
The hotel is beautiful and unique and modern comfort
Clean rooms,cozy and we'll maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful all over our stay. Their hospitality truly made a difference.
The location is perfect especially for exploring stone Town and everything felt very authentic and relaxing.
Overall it was a memorable stay and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zanzibar.
Looking forward to coming back again.

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor
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S6641DSabdulr Business
10
Hotel very nise
Pros:

Hotel is good and food and clean is best thanks

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
F
F3923IMmdr Family
10
Thanks mr hamada genaral manger
Pros:

This hotel has a very excellent and thanks general manager mr hamada

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
M
mdjL4204EQ Family
10
clean good Gm is best
Pros:

It's a wonderful, very elegant, and very clean hotel. The management is excellent and very helpful, the cleanliness is superb, and the swimming pools are absolutely beautiful. It's a truly lovely hotel, and I will definitely return to it again, God willing.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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Getaway825915 Friends getaway Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
10
Wonderful time
Pros:

I had a wonderful experience at Spice Tree by Turaco – Zanzibar.
The hotel is beautifully designed with a unique blend of traditional charm and modern comfort.
The rooms were clean, cozy, and well-maintained, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the stay. Their hospitality truly made a difference.
The location is perfect, especially for exploring Stone Town, and everything felt very authentic and relaxing.
Overall, it was a memorable stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zanzibar. Looking forward to coming back again!

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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ibrahimd747 Couples
10
Elegant & Classy
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Spice Tree by Turaco Zanzibar. The hotel perfectly captures the charm and culture of Zanzibar, with its beautiful traditional design and warm atmosphere.

The location in Stone Town is ideal—everything is within walking distance, from local markets to historical sites. It made exploring the area incredibly easy and enjoyable.

The room was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully decorated with authentic details that really added to the experience. The staff were exceptionally friendly and always ready to help with a smile, which made the stay even more pleasant.

One of the highlights was the rooftop restaurant—the ambiance was amazing, especially in the evening, and the food was delicious.

Overall, I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a unique and authentic stay in Zanzibar. I would definitely come back again!

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
9
933amgada Family
10
Amazing Hotel
Pros:

The food is amazing, and the staff is so helpful and friendly. Very relaxing hotel with amazing views and weather.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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Fearless39686178886 Family Taif, Makkah Province
10
Hotel Perfect
Pros:

A very beautiful hotel. I hope to return. It's wonderful in terms of cleanliness, attention to detail, and management. It's truly lovely.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
9
976sarai Friends getaway
10
Best seafood
Pros:

This was our best meal on our trip to Zanzibar.
The waiters Kalista and Ismail where so sweet and welcoming. They served us with big smiles, their special coconut crab soup, seafood platter for 2 and a sharing cheesecake for desert.
Would recommend this 10/10 from two seafood lovers!
But a little warning, you have to have a great food stomach because there is a lot of it.

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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Albert solo_traveller tz
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
A
Albert solo_traveller tz
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
C
Claudia couple za
9
We stay there often. Great location in Stone Town
Pros:

Location and rooftop restaurant

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
4
433shadyk Solo travel
10
Best hotel in Stone town we will be back soon
Pros:

It was one of the best hotels I’ve ever visited in Zanzibar — whether it’s the service, accommodation, food, reception, or the warm welcome. Thank you to all the staff and everyone behind this beautiful place 😊

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
K
Khuloodsaid family_with_children om
8
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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getrudef2026 Friends getaway
10
Good service, amazing food.
Pros:

ooh my I don't know where to start the staff are so kind and helpful, especially Ismail, Calista, and Chef Keith, they provide a great service, the food was delicious, I can say that chef's hands are blessed and shout out to Tumaini she’s one who booked for us🙏😊☺️ we had a great time !!

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
1
110genc Friends getaway Montreal, Quebec
8
Nice hotel in Stone Town
Pros:

Nice hotel, well located. Staff was friendly in the restaurant, whereas the reception desk staff were very reserved

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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awatifs2026 Family
10
Home away from home
Pros:

From the time you step into the hotel,you get that zanzibar heritage feel. Clean cosy value for money rooms. The staff r friendly always simling and ready to assist. Tumaini at the front desk tool.us through a smooth check in process. The house keeping ladies who.made sure r room was always clean. Kalista and said at the restaurant made sure we were provided quick and top notch service. Chef Keith pampered us with some local dishes and made sure my Little one was taken care with all his requests. A big thank you to the entire team for a warm, welcoming hospitality and a memorable stay. Highly recommended.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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abubakars608 Solo travel
10
A serene experience
Pros:

My recent stay at spice tree was nothing short of extraordinary. Kind, warm and friendly hospitality. Amazing and helpful service staff at tarab restaurant. Executive chef Keith visiting the table and making sure everything was perfect was a nice touch. Will definitely visit again soon.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
R
robertsO971YZ Family
10
Dinner at Tribute Restaurant
Pros:

Kalista & Saidi served us a delitious dinner

2026-03-15 via Tripadvisor