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Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 200 metres, Zanzibar Palace Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some units at the property have a terrace with a city view. At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Zanzibar Palace Hotel each room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zanzibar City, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Zanzibar Palace Hotel include Peace Memorial Museum, Old Dispensary and Cinema Afrique. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 8 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 56 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> of the accommodation, making it easy to explore Stone Town. The staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness. <b>Breakfast</b> was well-received, though some found <b>room comfort</b> and bathroom <b>facilities</b> mixed. The historic charm was appreciated, but <b>stairs</b> were noted.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pamela
    United States United States
    Location of hotel within Stone Town; Daniela and the helpful staff including excursion planning and laundry service; On-site restaurant with good selections.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a beautiful room in this lovely hotel. Located in the centre of old Stone town. The staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast.
  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    everything was great, lovely hotel, super staff, great location in the heart of stonetown.
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely quirky hotel in the heart of stone town. The bed was very comfortable and large (not always the case on Zanzibar!) and the room was full of historical touches and decoration. It was our honeymoon and the staff kindly upgraded us to the...
  • Sebelina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had the Kijani suite which was huge. My mum enjoyed the big double bed and I had a comfortable big single bed.the hotel is located in an old merchants house, very beautifully decorated Its right in the historic town centre. Walking distance...
  • Genevieve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful character property in excellent location. The owner Daniela just lovely and all her team really welcoming. Great breakfast.
  • Alexandra
    Slovakia Slovakia
    I loved my room and high bed, it was very romantic. Fast wifi worked well all around the hotel. Hotel decorations, traditional lamps, doors, paintings, wardrobes etc were really unique, stunning. The hotel was colorful and charming inside....
  • Aidan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed 1 night and the staff were very helpful during a power cut throughout the evening. Very early morning taxi to the airport arrived on time.
  • Rik
    Belgium Belgium
    Very charming and original hotel in the old Stone Town. Everyone exceptionally friendly and helpfull. Good breakfast.
  • Pingen
    Germany Germany
    I love the breakfast and IDDI and all stuff and the way, they all treat us like King and Queen. Nobody makes different because of Mzungu or Massai. We are all humans and you did a great job. Our Suite was like a castle. Thank you. We enjoy the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
Zanzibar Palace Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please check your visa requirements before you travel.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the property has employed the following safety measures:

-Everyone must wear a mask when in public areas.

-Hand sanitizers can be provided upon request.

-Tables are distanced to meet the social distancing guidelines.

-Free room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

-All the staff will be properly trained to ensure the best hygiene measures are followed.

Please inform Zanzibar Palace Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Zanzibar Palace Hotel

  • Zanzibar Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Zanzibar Palace Hotel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Zanzibar Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Foot massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Full body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
    • Couples massage

  • Room options at Zanzibar Palace Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Zanzibar Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Zanzibar Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Zanzibar Palace Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.