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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 984 feet from Stone Town Beach and 1640 feet from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 0.6 mi away and Zanzibar Airport is 3.1 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.4
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vicky
    Greece Greece
    Beautiful building to host this hotel. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, location is very central in the middle of Stone Town and walkable distance to restaurants and cafes. Also enjoyed the complementary breakfast.
  • Aubry
    Spain Spain
    I felt like a princess. It is a very nice place. And the food is incredible!
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful building in a great location. The room was a great size for a family of 4. The pool was a bonus!
  • Golrokh
    Canada Canada
    Dhow Palace Hotel is exquisite! The interior is beautifully decorated. Every corner is adorned with stunning treasures, creating just the most magical atmosphere. The location is also superb! You can walk to all major sightseeing locations. The...
  • A'eysha
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location, close to lots of restaurants and a beach.
  • Roman
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Good breakfast, good location of the hotel , nice bathroom in the room
  • Dana
    United States of America United States of America
    Unique hotel in a convenient part of stone town. It has a lot of character and charm. Breakfast was nice with a variety of options. The balcony over the pool was nice, and there were great views over Stone Town from the roof.
  • Lynda
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast had large variety of hot and cold food and beverages. Excellent selection and surprisingly delicious. Lovely building and furnishings. Location ideal for exploring Town and enjoying beach.
  • Mohammed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The property location is great. The hotel lobby area is and interiors are beautiful. We got the rooftop room with incredible views of the sea and the town on the sun rise and the sun set.
  • Maira
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The ambience the service the quality of breakfast the cleanliness etc was all superb

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Dhow Palace Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoor

  • Open all year

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

    Spa

    • Kids' pool
    • Beauty services
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fitness center
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Danish
    • English
    • French
    • Hindi
    • Norwegian
    • Swedish
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Dhow Palace Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 11 and above will be charged as 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

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $30 per person, per night

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash

    FAQs about Dhow Palace Hotel

    • Dhow Palace Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Bike tours
      • Aerobics
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Swimming pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Beauty services
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/Performance

    • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Dhow Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Dhow Palace Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Dhow Palace Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Dhow Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Dhow Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Halal
      • Buffet

    • The prices at Dhow Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Dhow Palace Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Apartment