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Reviews of Spice Island Hotel & Resort

Main Road, Paje, 11111 Jambiani, Tanzania

#39 of 57 hotels in Jambiani

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 132 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely resort right on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room had all the necessities but I personally always like a mirror I can see all of myself in and I would have liked to have somewhere to hang my wet clothes after swimming.

    Perfect location right on the beach between Paje and Jambiani and therefore an oasis of peace! The rooms are located in a nicely maintained garden with the restaurant, pool and lounge area right on the ocean. The hotel has its own generator which makes the frequent powercuts on the island easy to deal with. Staff and management are super nice, friendly and helpful!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    This is not our first time staying at this hotel. The hotel is conveniently located. Not very far from the village of Paje, quite a lot of different cafes have appeared on the beach and nearby. The area is very green, the plants are monitored and looked after. Due to the large amount of greenery in the area it is not very hot. Nice pool. You can swim in the sea, but you need coral slippers. There is a pier leading into the sea, from which you can also go into the sea. In general, the hotel provides high-quality service, takes care of the rooms and grounds, and monitors security. Fully consistent with its status. PS. Breakfast could be expanded a little, adding some European options.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    9.0
    Amazing, family-friendly, resort directly on the beach near Jambiani.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Beach Front Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The mattresses could be a bit more comfortable and the A/C a little more powerful, but overall we had a great time and would definitely consider coming again.

    This is a great resort in a serene location near Jambiani, perfect for anyone who's looking for peace and quiet, and direct access to pristine white beaches. We travelled with family and found everything we needed and more. The staff were very friendly and happy to help with any and all requests, including helping us organize a few trips. There is a really cool bar located on the jetty / pier, which is directly accessible from the hotel. The food was also good quality and good value for money.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    9.0
    Ideal for complete relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Beach Front Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The jetty bar and the private beach area are so perfect! Especially having drinks out on the Jetty. The pool is huge and relaxing.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    A fascinating place to rest and disconnect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The food in the restaurant could be improved, especially breakfast. The pool is too deep so only part of it can be enjoyed safely.

    The hotel is in an unbeatable location with a small private beach that allows you to rest, sunbathe or read with sea views. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive, from waiters to management, always ready to help. The bar over the sea is a plus.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    9.0
    Happy to be there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor internet

    Big swimming pool, very useful especially during low tides and nights. Very tasty breakfasts, with possibility of picking one of right compositions. Fruits, cofffe, some sweets... Very kind and helpful Staff. I really wanted to say thank you for enabling me connect with your office internet 😁😁😁 And Jetty Bar... absolutly wonderful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Stayed in a family room at the back of the property and the adjoining room had no sound proofing. You could hear conversations, phones, snoring all night. Not conducive for a good nights sleep for a light sleeper.

    Beautiful gardens, pool and access to the beach. Great sunrise and Jetty Bar to watch sunset. Great staff and excellent breakfast. Rooms very clean and excellent shower with hot water.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2023

    8.0
    Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Beach Front Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked more child friendly options, a few games/pool toys for children or a play area for a toddler would have been a nice addition.

    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.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful property in budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Garden View room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No telephone/ hair drier/ kettle inside the room.

    The location and vibe of the place was really nice.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beach Front Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lack of info about the price of yoga only 2 Vege options for breakfast

    pool

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Garden View room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location was far from shops and restaurants. It was also difficult to get back to the hotel on the beach when the tide was high and it did not seem very safe to take the road either.

    I loved how the rooms where very distanced from one another and the eco-friendly gesture to have the opportunity to refill our water bottles at the reception. The food was tasty and most of the staff were very helpful with a positive attitude :) one even taught us how to play BAO.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no internet in the rooms. Just around pool and restaurant and it was not good. They charge 3.5% more for paying with the card.

    Nice hotel, clean rooms and very good food.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very poor,, limited WiFi, breakfast was good but the same everyday, pool was not too clean due to the lot trees and bushes, many ants on the terrace, there was some bad smell in the bathroom, and in the room as well

    Great view, quiet location, jetty bar is great, kind staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We should be in 4* resort but the room was definitely not that level. We had very old room which need renovation. Main door and bathroom door creaked, both toilets were broken and leaking. The bed need more that 2 small pilows. The cabinet door can not be closed. The next thing is renovation works during our stay on the room next to ours which made a big discomfort for us mainly when you are travelling with small kid.

    We like salt water in the pool, very nice and friendly staff. We have to mention Gertruda and Jonass, who been so so nice to us during our stay. The food in the resort was aslo very delicious but the menu could be bigger, boring for stay longer that 1 week.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2022

    8.0
    Thanks for the great honey moon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Garden View room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To much sellers on the beach (not a hotel problem)

    The location, food and staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Beach Front Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Few day's Wifi was not working. Most of the days the connection was quite good still.

    Good, serene location. Personnel very helpful, make everything you could feel yourself happy.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2022

    9.0
    Lovely staying- recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Garden View room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minor details (hard pillows, noisy flush)

    Hospitality, Jetty Bar, Atmosphere, swahili night, towel service, room cleaning, room space.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hairdresser in the room The breakfast could be improved

    The staff was friendly and helpful The jetty bar and view The free bottles of water in the room The swimming pool area The location right between Jambiani and Pajé

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2022

    9.0
    perfect in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Garden View room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no gym

    great professional service

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2022

    8.0
    Hakuna Matata
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Beach Front Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    limited food menu, invest in a pizza oven to compete with other restaurants

    pool area separation from public beach - very secluded and peaceful very pretty

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2022

    8.0
    Nice hotel on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Garden View room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all, maybe just add a fridge in the room.

    Perfect location between Paje and Jambiani, spacious rooms in vegetation, amazing Jerry, many restaurants on the beach at walking distance, good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2022

    8.0
    wonderful place and very friendly staff. made our stay very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Garden View room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, Friendly Staff, Good Food, Open place Full of Trees in front of Bungalows. Jetty Bar is the main Attraction to enjoy drinks. Made my son Bday special with a delicious cake

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2022

    8.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Garden View room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room had a bit of a musty smell.

    The location and the property is excellent.

    Stayed in July 2022

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