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Spice Palace Hotel vs Retro
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Spice Palace Hotel and Retro in Zanzibar: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Spice Palace Hotel edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Retro has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Spice Palace Hotel edges ahead at 71.77/100 versus 67.59/100 — a 4.18-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Retro.
Choose Spice Palace Hotel
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Retro
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
Score comparison
| Dimension | Spice Palace Hotel | Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 83.90 | 78.30 |
| Value | 73.85 | 81.68 |
| Location | 60.88 | 61.62 |
| Comfort | 79.40 | 61.80 |
| Services | 55.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 71.77 | 67.59 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Spice Palace Hotel takes Reputation by 5.6 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Retro takes Value by 7.83 points — noticeably ahead.
Location: Dead heat on Location — less than a point apart.
Comfort: Spice Palace Hotel takes Comfort by 17.6 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Spice Palace Hotel takes Services by 15 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Spice Palace Hotel
EUR 35
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Retro
EUR 25
Twin Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurant
Only Spice Palace Hotel
1 swimming poolFitness centerRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only Retro
Free parking