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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel with 4 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler
Luxury Suite | Water view
Marina
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym

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Map
Mchangamble beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, 4893
  • Mchangamble Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Dimbani Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kizimkazi Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Junior Suite

Superior Junior Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Villa with private 24 hours butler

Honeymoon Villa with private 24 hours butler

  • 221 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Villa with private 24 hours butler | Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa with private 24 hours butler

  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Jungle Double Room | Garden view

Garden Jungle Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler

Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 64 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 81 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Junior Suite | Room amenity

Executive Junior Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

The Residence Zanzibar

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (183)
The price is CA $551
per night
CA $648 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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About the area

Kizimkazi

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Mchangamble Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Dimbani Beach. Kizimkazi Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Makunduchi Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Mchangamble Beach - 9 min walk
  • Dimbani Beach - 14 min drive
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 25 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ngalawa Cocktail Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5-star beachfront hotel with 4 outdoor pools
Some rates at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with free beach club on site, umbrellas, and sun loungers. At Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a health club, a hot tub, and a rooftop terrace. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar was completed in May 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kizimkazi hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 25 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2014
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 2 coffee shops
  • 2 poolside bars, 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Canoe available
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Mountain biking
  • Private picnics
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • 3G smartphone data speed
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Smartphone
  • Smartphone data usage (limited)
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 8 and May 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 169 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

john, Villieria

Unfortunately there was no warm water
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Helena Anneli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an isolated resort 90 minutes from town or airport. You will eat all meals here unless you want to drive for s hour. The resort and pools are nice however the beach is bad. Due to low tide you can’t swim until lste afternoon and there is a lot of kelp, sharp rock and sea urchins. Bring water shoes. You can’t snorkel due to choppiness of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Savita

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible! Save your money and stay elsewhere!
We booked 4 nights from July 11 to July 15, 2024. Only good attribute of facility is the pool area and surrounding grounds. The staff is nice but they do NOT provide the service expected of a 5 star luxury hotel. We were extremely disappointed in spending a lot of money to stay at a 5 star and we received at best, a 3 star experience. We cannot provide a good review of your hotel for the following reasons: 1. Terrible service where it would take 30-45 min for a drink and yet for an all inclusive stay, they charged us for a couple of smoothies we ordered while waiting for our taxi to the airport because we ordered them 1hr after "official checkout". It's embarrassing and classless to behave this way in my opinion. Room had half used toiletries when we first checked in, missing furniture. Didn't respond to our concerns immediately. Food is the same every single meal - has limited taste and appeal. I place the blame 100% on management for the above noted issues as the staff has not been trained on what 5 star service means.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was so beautiful! We had a couple of monkeys that visited regularly. Food was delicious and varied. The staff was amazing and attentive. They took really good care of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fruit & spice was like paradise, the staff was excellent , only complaint was the power went out a lot & the running water in our room went out a few times
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Resort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nosher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Soundoss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is clearly worn out and in need of renovation. The access to the sea from the suites has been closed for quite a while, which is one of the advertised benefits for staying in private villas. The jacuzzi was set at 42 degrees Celsius which made it impossible to use. Because the program was locked I wasn’t able to change it and I never got a staff member to change it. I do not recommend the manicure and pedicure as the quality of product is poorly and staff do not have the knowledge nor the adequate training to do it. Not worth the price. However the resort staff and butler are absolutely fantastic! They are always eager to help and satisfy everyone’s needs! The food is excellent too! Thanks to the staff members I had an excellent stay! Special thanks to Ramso my butler and Yunis the assistant manager of the resort for giving a VIP treat at all times!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Loveness Chanju

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place but their services aren't really great. They can do better than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our stay for our honeymoon at the Fruit & Spice in Zanzibar. The staff was friendly and helpful. We learned and practiced some basics of the Swahili language thanks to them. We also learned a lot about the culture of the island through our interaction with the staff. The location is great with a nice view of the ocean especially during sunset. The room was specious, comfortable and well maintained, and we really liked the menu for breakfast and dinner, with a good variety of options. We really liked the fact that there is a Maasai village nearby where guests have an opportunity to meet Maasai warriors and ask them about their culture daily. That was very unique experience and we enjoyed every second of our interaction with the Maasai. Although the resort is remote with very few shops around, we felt like we had most of what we needed within the hotel. The access to the beach to swim or for peaceful walks by the water is very convenient and we really enjoyed those. The hotel is beautifully decorated with stylish local themes, with well maintained landscaping and abundant and vibrant nature around. If you like photography, this is paradise. We also felt very safe. I highly recommend the resort. We had a great stay and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with private beach and AMAZING and attentive staff

6/10 Okay

christopher

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherezade

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Habib, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jaccuzi in Jungle Villa does not have hot water or does not heat water and Wifi is weak.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Johannes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and the food was delicious. The teception staff needs to improve. We were always asked to sit down and the would come tomus instead of taking care right away. Also interestingly we had to pay bottles of wine, where the samr by glass is included in thr all inclusive.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is at the southern end of the island. A peaceful location with stunning scenery and sympathetic architecture. The hotel has fantastic amenities including several pools and private beaches, a pier, a turtle nursery and a well equipped gym. The food was great and the staff very friendly and helpful. Plenty of excursions were available from the hotel and good quality entertainment was provided most evenings. The only issue at the moment is the access road which is 5km of very bumpy dirt track, however the road is being rebuilt and should be completed in the next couple of months

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff, worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

FREDERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tariq

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Galyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort but the staff not useful enough
We booked the Honeymoon villa. The amount for 3 nights is considerable and we also advised the property we are making our wedding in the resort. The villa was comfortable and had all facilities we wanted, even more - a beach area, a jacuzzi, our own exit to the beach and 2 spacious rooms. However the staff was very difficult to communicate to. Before arriving to the property I had to make tons of phone calls to get a wedding package quote. Well, they couldn`t provide what we expected - we received no answer and had to organize the wedding by ways of a local wedding planner. Even though I found the communication between the wedding planner and the hotel difficult and they needed our assistance too. The only one who was always kind and caring was our butler Kefas. He was always there when we needed him and we received explicit service from him while the rest of the staff was just standing and watching. I assume that the property is experiencing staff decrease. Otherwise I cannot explain why they have so little people. Overall a very nice resort with beautiful surrounding but the staff can spoil your holiday especially if you decide to make your wedding there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tanith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT STAY HERE. SAVE YOUR MONEY.
in such a short stay from the 27th-31st I never thought I could be so disappointed in a resort. I would give the “resort” zero stars. Coming from someone that travels the world pretty regularly and even stayed at multiple resorts while staying in Zanzibar, I can say that fruit and spice is a waste of money and probably one of the worst resorts in Zanzibar itself, it is nowhere near a 5 star resort. Aesthetically pleasing yes, but with staff were horrid,you have to chase down for service and never go the extra mile to ensure your stay is going well. Meal times aren’t consistent- you get told times as you arrive to later be changed by 30/45mins because they aren’t ready. If there is a way to get out of providing you service, the staff will find a way to not have to serve you. Forget about receiving what you ask for while at the reception desk as they will tell you they will bring it to you but never will. Not only do they have no phones in the rooms to be able to phone the reception desk for assistance, which if that isn’t already inconvenient enough and just shows how lazy the resort is, you have to walk a way to the desk and still not receive what it is you need. Food options were less than appetising- the Hilton hotel in nungwis food is 12x better and more options and their staff are amazing. Want to order an alcoholic beverage? Be ready to wait 30 min minimum if not longer for a margarita. the Hilton hotel by doubletree in nungwi puts this place to shame.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent private villa’s are beautiful & very private
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in zanzibar
The beach in front of zanzibar is amazing. Essy to swim and walk around. Because of our late arrival due to flight they have upgrades our room . We were very pleased eith the hotel and the service. Er recomend this hotel highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021