Turaco Spice Tree, also known as Spice Tree by Turaco, is a 4-star historical hotel located in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, at 90/90A Shangani Street. The hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, just 0.2 km from Nakupenda Beach, 1.3 km from Prison Island, and approximately 7-8 km from Zanzibar International Airport. It sits in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, surrounded by historic buildings and within easy walking distance of major attractions.
The hotel is a beautifully refurbished historical building featuring rich, warm décor in traditional Zanzibari-style with hand-carved furnishings that blend traditional charm with modern comfort. The property boasts 58 individually decorated guestrooms with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TVs, refrigerators, laptops-sized safes, desks, phones, and free WiFi. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations with complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, and bathrobes.
The hotel features two restaurants: Jiko Garden (à la carte dining) and Taarab Restaurant on the rooftop, which serves buffet breakfasts from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. In the evening, Taarab transforms into a romantic à la carte dining destination overlooking the sea with sunset ambiance. The hotel also has a lush Garden Restaurant offering authentic local and international cuisine.
Facilities include a partially indoor swimming pool oasis, 24-hour fitness center, tour desk, babysitting services, dry cleaning/laundry services, 24-hour front desk, room service, multilingual staff, conference center (3644 square feet), and air-conditioned lobby.
Activities include snorkeling, diving, fishing, canoeing, walking tours, bike tours, and cultural classes about local heritage. The hotel is popular with families and honeymooners, offering a prime location for exploring Stone Town's attractions including Sultan's Palace, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Old Dispensary, and experiencing the vibrant culture of Zanzibar's spice island heritage.
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Tanzania Safaris
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Hotel
