Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Tribute Portfolio
8.6 (467 reviews)
90 / 90A Shanghani Street , Zanzibar City , TZ
+255 779 000 141

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 467 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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Lauren • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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SAMUEL • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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SAMUEL • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laetitia • solo_traveller • cd
8
Good and will recommand
Pros:

It was close to the airport and good area with lot of restaurants around. It was clean, the bed were comfortable and the AC was working

Cons:

The breakfast was average was expecting a bit more of variety

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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masdevall • couple • gb
4
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kato • solo_traveller • ug
10
Pros:

Meals, Reception, nice and welcoming people. Comfortable room.

Cons:

Not quite

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Mardi • couple • za
9
Pros:

Great location tucked away in Stone Town's alleys

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • ca
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Davide • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Yusuf A • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location
Away from the hassle and bassel,Very peaceful and quiet staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Over priced for meals.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kachunsi Steven • family_with_children • zm
9
Pros:

It was close to the beach and other restaurants

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • ug
8
Comfortable and close to airport.
Pros:

It was fairly close to the airport so easy to reach. The staff at check in was very pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

For one night, I did not access the other facilities so I am unable to objectively rate it.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • za
10
Pros:

Great location, attentive staff

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • ke
7
not bad
Pros:

The staff are courteous, helpful and jovial.
The food is good

Cons:

The rooms need fumigation - there were roaches, not sure if I mentioned this to the hotel
Every morning, the need to replenish utilities even if the guest has requested for the room not to be cleaned

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Iair • couple • ar
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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SERPİL • couple • it
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • de
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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NJENGA • solo_traveller • ke
7
Cons:

As much as the check out is clearly written,you need to be patient with tourists especially those that came early.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
A well priced comfotable stay
Pros:

The Staff

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Katalin • family_with_children • hu
7
Pros:

Location was excellent. The room and hotel were clean.

Cons:

The air of the room was mouldy and wet. The generator was very noisy.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee