Dhow Palace Hotel
Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Stone Town , 1052 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1379 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
It was in Stone Town. You can walk everywhere. The room was big and spacious & cool The staff was nice. It was good just for a 1 night stay
United States of AmericaGreat location, very confortable beds and quite picturesque. I will definetly recommended it
SpainGreat location. It is a beautiful historic building. The balconies are stunning to sit on. I stayed at two hotels during my stay in Stone Town and would recommend the Dhow Palace.
United KingdomBeautiful historic hotel with old world architecture & design. We loved our large room. We were upgraded to a triple room. Good wifi and bkfst has good variety of fruits & pastries and eggs. The location is close to the water & many restaurants & shops. Nice clean pool. Friendly & helpful staff. All went very well. Room included fridge & tea kettle.
United States of Americagreat location, spacious rooms, room cleaning every day, friendly staff. would stay again.
Saudi ArabiaIt is a lovely old building. Fantastic atmosphere and location.
NorwaySuper clean place at a good location and included breakfast was quite good. The vibe and feel of the place, the decor from medieval times, etc was an experience in itself. The staff was quite helpful and friendly as well.
United States of AmericaA beautiful hotel with a rich history. I especially liked the old items displayed in the hotel such as porcelain figurines and mahogany tables.
NetherlandsFull of decorative and architectural details. Reception very friendly and accommodating. Centrally localized.
United States of AmericaBeautiful charming old hotel in centre of Stone Town. Filled with history and amazing Swahili influenced architectural design. Good size rooms. Great customer service.
Canada
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Sharon
United States of America
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Martin
Spain
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Nicola
United Kingdom
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Moe
United States of America
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Sabeen
Saudi Arabia
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Cecilie
Norway
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Kunal
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Afra
Netherlands
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Giovanna
United States of America
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Shahram
Canada
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Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.
Each spacious room comes with air conditioning and Zanzibari-style furniture and décor. The rooms also include satellite TV and an electric kettle. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.
Guests can relax by the swimming pool or on the roof-top terrace. The restaurant serves a variety of local Zanzibari and international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Dhow Palace Hotel is located just 1,000 feet from Stone Town Beach and 1,650 feet from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 0.6 mi away and Zanzibar Airport is 3.1 mi from the hotel.
This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Stone Town Beach
7.1 Good beach500 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
Sharon
United States of America“It was in Stone Town. You can walk everywhere. The room was big and spacious & cool The staff was nice. It was good just for a 1 night stay”
Martin
Spain“Great location, very confortable beds and quite picturesque. I will definetly recommended it”- Nicola
United Kingdom“Great location. It is a beautiful historic building. The balconies are stunning to sit on. I stayed at two hotels during my stay in Stone Town and would recommend the Dhow Palace.” 
MoeUnited States of America“Beautiful historic hotel with old world architecture & design. We loved our large room. We were upgraded to a triple room. Good wifi and bkfst has good variety of fruits & pastries and eggs. The location is close to the water & many restaurants &...”
Sabeen
Saudi Arabia“great location, spacious rooms, room cleaning every day, friendly staff. would stay again.”
Cecilie
Norway“It is a lovely old building. Fantastic atmosphere and location.”- KunalUnited States of America“Super clean place at a good location and included breakfast was quite good. The vibe and feel of the place, the decor from medieval times, etc was an experience in itself. The staff was quite helpful and friendly as well.”
Afra
Netherlands“A beautiful hotel with a rich history. I especially liked the old items displayed in the hotel such as porcelain figurines and mahogany tables.”
GiovannaUnited States of America“Full of decorative and architectural details. Reception very friendly and accommodating. Centrally localized.”- Shahram
Canada“Beautiful charming old hotel in centre of Stone Town. Filled with history and amazing Swahili influenced architectural design. Good size rooms. Great customer service.”
- Hello! How much is airport pick up for 1 person from ZNZ? Thanks!Dear Guest the airport pickup will cost you $15 from the airport to our hotel. thank youAnswered on 3 October 2022
- hi do you serve halal foodDear Lovely Guest, yes we do serve halal food in our hotel, thank you Best regards NawabAnswered on 5 February 2023
- Hi! Is it possible to store luggage at your hotel? We need a room from 05.-06.02 and 08.-09.02. We will go to safari and don’t need a suitcase.yes it possible to store the luggage's until yo return and take it back. thank youAnswered on 12 February 2022
- Hi, does your place observe Covid rules? will you be able to advise and assist with Covid test booking? Lastly what's latest checkout available?Yes we can asist you to do the covid testAnswered on 28 May 2021
- Hello! Is it possible to keep luggage for several days after stay? Does it cost any extra?Yes, it is possible to store your Luggage's at the store for couple of days. thank youAnswered on 14 February 2023
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Restaurant
Food: African, Indian, European
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Pool view
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- AerobicsOff-site
- Live music/PerformanceOff-site
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- SnorkelingOff-site
- DivingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingOff-site
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Kids' pool
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
- Danish
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Dhow Palace Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
