Turaco Spice Tree, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Set in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Turaco Spice Tree occupies a refurbished historical building with traditional Zanzibari-style décor and hand-carved furnishings. This 4-star property features 58 uniquely furnished rooms with premium bedding, air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, laptop-sized safe, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The modern bathrooms offer showers, hairdryers, and bathrobes. Free in-room WiFi is available. The rooftop Taarab Restaurant and Bar serves diverse cuisine with panoramic views, and the Garden Restaurant provides a lush setting for meals. A continental breakfast is served each morning at Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Guests have access to a partially indoor swimming pool (open all year, with a pool bar) and a fitness center. The hotel offers facilities for conferences and events catering up to 200 people, meeting/banquet facilities, and a business center with fax/photocopying. Additional services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, babysitting, laundry, and airport shuttle. Stone Town's historical attractions such as the Sultan's Palace, House of Wonders, and Old Fort of Zanzibar are 3 km away.

Staff are frequently praised for their warm hospitality, including personal escorts through Stone Town's alleyways.

The breakfast buffet offers made-to-order eggs and a wide variety of local and international dishes.

Guests highlight the hotel as excellent value for money compared to similar properties in Stone Town.

The property provides a safe environment with 24/7 security, key card access, and CCTV coverage.

The hotel is accessible via narrow walkways, and cars must park at a separate parking space.

The partially indoor swimming pool's water temperature is often described as cold by guests.