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Spice Island Hotel & Resort

4.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Jambiani Beach
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Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Classic Double Room Garden View

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Main Road Paje, Jambiani, 2484
  • Jambiani Beach
    8 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    3 min drive
  • Kuza Cave
    6 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    81 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Sea Front Double Room

Deluxe Sea Front Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Classic Twin Bed Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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Classic Double Room Garden View

Classic Double Room Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Parking included
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The price is NZ$245
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Jambiani

At Spice Island Hotel & Resort you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Jambiani Beach and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Kite Centre Zanzibar. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Malikia Spa can include beachside massages and sports massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The bistro, JETTI BAR (Seabridge), is open for lunch. At the hotel's own beach bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 4-property class Jambiani hotel, you'll find Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kuza Cave - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 14 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Spice Island Hotel & Resort

Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Jambiani Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Spice Island Hotel & Resort such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 3 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 17 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Spice Island Hotel & Resort offers 34 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Malikia Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include sports massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.72 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • JETTI BAR (Seabridge)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 17 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 April and 1 June.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.00 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 65.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.00 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0.72 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Spice Island Hotel & Resort
Spice Island Hotel & Resort Jambiani
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Spice Island Hotel Resort Jambiani
Spice Island Hotel Resort
Spice Island & Resort Jambiani
Spice Island Hotel & Resort Hotel
Spice Island Hotel & Resort Jambiani
Spice Island Hotel & Resort Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Yep, Spice Island Hotel & Resort has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Yep, Spice Island Hotel & Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Jambiani Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Yep, Malikia Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as beachside massages.

Does Spice Island Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Spice Island Hotel & Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Spice Island Hotel & Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants.

What makes Spice Island Hotel & Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Spice Island Hotel & Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spice Island Hotel & Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Spice Island Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Farouk

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Patio steps unmarked making progress a little risky
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saoula

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gunnar

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Helle

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Adel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLAOS EVA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place ! Great hospitality!
Beautiful place ! Great hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

A. M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice and accomodating, it was a beautiful property, right on the beach. We loved the jetty bar to relax on top of the ocean and go for a swim while we enjoyed our drinks. Plenty of comfortable and beautiful shady spaces to lounge by the sea, and the pool was clean and cool. We had a wonderful stay! The only thing I would say is that the food was not very good, with the exception of barbecue night which was delicious. I would still very much recommend to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Frani, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, I received a warm welcome from the staff (including men dressed in traditional Masai clothes). That was a nice touch. My room (23) had a garden view and was spacious with a poster bed, sofa and two bathrooms. It was clean and I especially appreciated the turndown service where staff prepare your room for the night and make sure it’s mosquito free. They have a big restaurant and their menu offers local dishes, as well as European and American food. I recommend the traditional fish stew. They also have a great selection of South African wines and very good cocktails (the Mango Cooler was my favourite). One some evenings they have themed buffets and on Saturday, we had a BBQ by the pool. The breakfast is wonderful- there’s continental, eggs, sausages and a variety of fresh fruits. There’s an amazing Jetty Bar that sits in the ocean. It’s a great place to chill, have a cocktail or two and eat a light lunch. I believe they have the biggest pool on the island- it really is impressive. They provide swimming towels and there are plenty of sun loungers and a hammock. The staff were amazing throughout. So smiley and always eager to help make sure you have the best time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beach. There was clear access from the hotel to the water but what made the swimming so much more enjoyable was the jetti. This allowed for swimming while the tide was out and walking on the beach early in the morning or at sunset. We felt comfortable leaving our stuff to swim together and had no security problems while at spice island. the food and drinks were wonderful and the staff made us feel comfortable and relaxed. we would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, only complaint is food and drink are a bit more expensive than they need to be - good food though.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rate that was shown on orbitz different from what was charged to me and all electrical outlet didn’t support anything that from Africa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For us, this property is the perfect blend of Africa and luxury. It still had a local feel, but with most of the amenities you want at a European/american resort. The rooms are nice and the staff are great. What makes this property unique, and why I would choose it again, is that it has a 100 metre long dock stretching out into the Indian Ocean. The landing at the dock's end sits over the water and allows for great views and more ocean breeze to quell the Zanzibar heat. The dock also provides adequate snorkeling underneath, perfect for families who don't want to venture to the reef, but still want to enjoy some amazing fish. The downside to Spice Island is the wi-fi. It is slow and does not always work. But, who goes to Zanzibar to look at the internet? Hakuna matata The food in the restaurant is good, not great. It is good enough to eat there every day, so you don't have to take a taxi out. Fine dining is available elsewhere, if you are a foodie. However, the wine list is pretty good! The owner owns his own vineyard, and knows how to get good wines from South Africa.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Expensive with poor food choices but great views
Well organised pick up from Ferry and local staff very friendly. Ambiance is great and views spectacular. Clean big pool. Unfortunately Jetty closed when we were there throughout stay and food/beverage choices extremely limited, poor quality and very expensive. Not much to do but to lounge around. The rudimentary butterfly park and forest nearby will keep you entertained a few hours while Stonetown/main city approx. 1 hrs drive away has much more to offer but requires a day-trip that the hotel will happily organize against a fee.

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Nice hotel in an exotic country no complaints here

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

large hotel with a nice large pool
The hotel is a large with a nice large pool. It caters mainly for the German Tourist on their meal plan. The breakfast was good but their a la carte menu was not great. It is very limited and most of the food is covered in their sauces. We had better food and service at other restaurants. Very hard to swim from this part of the beach. There are rocks and compact sand with low tide. The stairs off the jetty are broken so we were unable to access the water. Jetty bar a nice spot for a drink when its not windy.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly relaxing time at Spice Island
When my fiance and I arrived in Dar we decided to take the ferry to Zanzibar. I highly recommend against this and taking the short 15min flight instead. But anyway, we got to Zanzibar and took an hour taxi ride to Spice Island. At this point we were exhausted, but immediately we were greeted by hotel staff who took our luggage and then we met the reception staff who were waiting for us with cold towels and passionfruit juice. They were very accommodating. When we got to our room all we wanted to do was sleep, but the A/C seemed to be blowing warm air. We went to the reception and they quickly got us a new room which was much cooler and we slept like babies. Breakfast was included, and they had a wide assortment of breads and spreads and meats and an omelette station. We drank so much fresh passionfruit juice during our time. The entire staff was always catering to our needs and making sure we felt relaxed. The pool was so nice, and they would bring drinks out to the pool for us. The jetty bar was amazing, and we went for morning swims in the ocean. There were monkeys jumping around the trees outside our rooms (kind of scary but a cool experience). Everything about this hotel was incredible and I highly recommend to anyone.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very accommodating.
Everyone was very accommodating, but English was a problem, as it was in the whole country. Prices were high, again same in whole country. Beautiful beach, rooms were clean and nice, staff friendly and tried to please.Pool was lovely. Limited menu.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is located on a beautiful stretch of beach. The staff is very service minded and polite. The pool is very big. Unfortunately the rooms are not 4 star standard as advertised. The rooms are big, but the décor and facilities are not more than 2-3 star.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D, Milton Keynes, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet luxurious heaven
A wonderful quiet relaxing couple of days with the family. Big pool, lots of space, excellent dining, and the staff were very caring and helpful. And a bar on a pier out over the sea! Very highly recommended.