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Located along the South East coast of Zanzibar in the village of Jambiani, Spice Island Hotel & Resort features a spa, a 105 feet outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a tropical garden and a restaurant. Decorated in Zanzibari style, the elegant rooms are fitted with a seating area, 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, fan and mosquito net. Extras include a desk and safe. The restaurant at Spice Island Hotel & Resort serves local dishes and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail while relaxing on the jetty platform bar. The tour desk can assist you with arranging excursions or activities on site or in the surrounds which include fishing, snorkeling and cycling. Stone Town and the Zanzibar International Airport is 33 mi away, an airport shuttle can be arranged at an additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Jambiani
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anthony
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful rooms, pool, and common areas. Very friendly and helpful staff. The bar out on the pier was a gorgeous spot for an early evening drink. Laid back and very relaxing. Also, a short walk along the beach to several other nice bars and...
  • Tamara
    Qatar Qatar
    the facilities were well kept and amenities were good. The rooms were clean. The restaurant staff were extremely friendly and made us feel at home.
  • Abbas
    United States of America United States of America
    We were on a family break and enjoyed very much bith the hospitality and the facilities. I would recommend it anytime without hesitation!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Spice Restaurant Makuti
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Jetty Bar Kitchen and Retreat
    • Cuisine
      American • International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Spice Island Hotel & Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules

Spice Island Hotel & Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
65% per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
88% per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Spice Island Hotel & Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Spice Island Hotel & Resort 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.

FAQs about Spice Island Hotel & Resort

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Spice Island Hotel & Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Public Bath
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty services
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Live music/Performance
    • Waxing services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Makeup services
    • Themed dinners
    • Manicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Yoga classes

  • The prices at Spice Island Hotel & Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Spice Island Hotel & Resort is 1.8 miles from the center of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Spice Island Hotel & Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Spice Island Hotel & Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Spice Island Hotel & Resort has 2 restaurants:

    • Jetty Bar Kitchen and Retreat
    • Spice Restaurant Makuti

  • Room options at Spice Island Hotel & Resort include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Spice Island Hotel & Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.