Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Marina
Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Luxury Suite | Water view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
The price is AED 1,205
AED 1,462 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 January 2025

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Superior Junior Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 73 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Villa with private 24 hours butler

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Private spa tub
  • 221 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Villa with private 24 hours butler

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Private spa tub
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Garden Jungle Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2019
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 64 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
  • 81 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 73 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mchangamble beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, 4893

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

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean, rejuvenated in 2019
At Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar, you can look forward to a marina, 2 poolside bars, and a beach bar. With a private beach, sun loungers, and rowing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Frangipani, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like boat tours, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 4 outdoor pools with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a free beach club on site, and table tennis
  • Games, water sports equipment, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Bicycling
Volleyball

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

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)

Restaurants on site

  • Frangipani
  • Mahoni
  • Kipepeo

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
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina onsite
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - May 2019
  • Romance packages available
  • Telescope
  • TV in lobby

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Fruit Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Fruit Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
Fruit Spice Wellness Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Fruit Spice Wellness Zanzibar
Fruit Spice Wellness Resort
Fruit Spice Wellness
Fruit Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Hotel
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar located?

This Kizimkazi hotel is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mchangamble Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dimbani Beach and Kizimkazi Beach. Makunduchi Beach is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 164 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely magical stay in one of the Deluxe double rooms. The area is so quiet and the beach is an absolute gorgeous uxury with plenty of loungers, beach bar, and so many pockets across the resort to relax. Made full use of the facilities and 24 hour gym, evening entertainments and boat trips nearby. The room was always so well cleaned both in the morning, and tidied for turn downs, and plenty of variety in the restaurant with options for both more traditional foods and continental. We had the all inclusive package and were fully satisfied at all times! There were power cuts or water cuts most days which was frustrating but regional and we experienced the same at another hotel on the island too. However what put this out of our minds was the quality of service and the staff. There was an undeniably positive attitude and we were always being attended to with great care. For my friends birthday they made a special cake and decorated our table and really went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and valued!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

john, Villieria

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

6/10 Okay

Helena Anneli

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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