Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Tribute Portfolio
8.6 (381 reviews)
90 / 90A Shanghani Street , Zanzibar City , tz

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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 381 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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Ulf • couple • gr
10
Pros:

The personnel is exceptional! So many nice smiles and positive energy! I don’t know yet if this distinguishes the hotel or the entire island, but it was remarkable.
The food at breakfast and in the restaurant was truly perfect! Excellent mix of local tastes with international standard food mix.
Beds just perfect! We had an outstanding stay in this hotel

Cons:

All was great

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Unathi • solo_traveller • za
8
Comfortable, great hospitality and welcoming staff.
Pros:

The styling of it, the furniture its beautiful

Cons:

Just that mouldy smell as if there carpets before

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Cassidy • couple • us
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Karl • extended_group • us
9
The hotel was a friendly warm environment with exceptional staff. Loved it
Pros:

Assortment was okay but not great

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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BENEDICT-MICHAEL • family_with_children • ci
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Alunala • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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BRIAN • couple • gb
9
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Shireen • family_with_children • za
7
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
9
Wonderful location!
Pros:

Location was excellent, staff were wonderful, rooms nice and spacious and nicely decorated. Restaurant amazing with a lovey terrace with views over the rooftops. The dinner menu was incredible though - we ate there three times!!

Cons:

We had breakfast on one of the mornings and have to say we’ve had better so we had breakfast elsewhere for the other two days. The rooms smelt slightly damp but I think that is a general issue in the town

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Bodor • solo_traveller • fr
9
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel and staff very helpful
Pros:

Service, great and comfortable room, great breakfast and near to beach and right in the center of town.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
K
Kopalande • couple • zm
10
It was very good overall
Pros:

It’s clean and very nice

Cons:

Just the tv you can’t watch soccer

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
9
923alexeyn • Couples
10
Wonderful Stay at Turaco Spice Tree. Exceptional Service and Delicious Dining
Pros:

Thank you very much for a wonderful stay at Turaco Spice Tree.
I truly enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel, and the restaurant was an absolute highlight, great food and a very pleasant experience overall.
I would especially like to recognize Kalista and Francis for their friendliness and professionalism. Their warm attitude and attentive service really made a difference and made our stay even more enjoyable.
I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zanzibar and would be happy to return again.

2025-12-26 • via Tripadvisor
2
280safiay • Solo travel
10
Food and service
Pros:

The food was exquisite and the service was on point, was served by Kalista and she was simply amazing throughout. Definitely recommend

2025-12-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Happiness57003837283 • Family
10
Serving Finesse
Pros:

Lovely ambience, great service, amazing food prepared by Chef Alex. He takes time to curate each and every meal to the guest's liking. He serves dessert with a special message for each guest 😊

2025-12-18 • via Tripadvisor
K
kashgo • Couples • San Diego, California
8
Location
Pros:

We were happy staying here as it was close to everything and not on the beach. The beach can be loud and noisy and we preferred staying a few blocks away which this hotel fulfilled. The room was fine. The staff were friendly. However dinner service on the restaurant upstairs was awfully slow. We were on the verge of walking out but glad we stayed as the food was good. Breakfast service however was excellent especially the eggs made to order and the big buffet spread. The hotel is in an old typical Zanzibar building with small alleys around it but extremely safe outside. You could however get lost navigating those alleys. Close and walkinng distance to everything to see in Stone town

2025-12-12 • via Tripadvisor
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shahad_a988 • Business • Barcelona, Catalonia
10
Great experience!
Pros:

Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere, rooms are very clean, good value for money, and service is excellent.

2025-12-06 • via Tripadvisor
F
Fabrice • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Bon hotel bien placé et avec excellent petit dejeuner sur la terrasse. Prix un peu elevé sans piscine.

Cons:

Ras

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Wendi • couple • za
7
Pros:

Helpfull staff

Cons:

Facilities and indoor pool. No view

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee