Zanzibar Palace Hotel
House 831 Kiponda Area, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 293 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was incredibly helpful and very friendly and outgoing. Made the stay very player pleasurable.

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Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It offers individually decorated suites with free Wi-Fi. The beach is within 0.6 mi from the hotel where guests can enjoy water activities. All suites feature Zanzibari, Arabic and English décor and are fitted with tiled floors. Each one includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV and telephone. Some suites offer a balcony and a sun deck with a hot tub. Palace Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet daily, while à-la-carte specialties prepared from fresh ingredients, are served in the evening. A wide variety of wines are available at the bar and restaurant. Zanzibar Palace spa offers relaxing massage treatments upon request. The hotel’s tour desk can arrange local excursions and activities, all at an added fee. Memorable souvenirs are available at the gift shop. Forodhani Gardens and Old Fort is a 4-minute walk from Zanzibar Palace. Zanzibar Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. An airport shuttle is available upon request.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast

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- Stuart
United States of America
“The staff was incredibly helpful and very friendly and outgoing. Made the stay very player pleasurable.” - Vrooom
United States of America
“Location inheart of Old Town Safe area at night Atmosphere of historic neighborhood & building Very helpful staff Nice breakfast Clean Good A/C Hot water Friendly Near everything Safe in Rome Transport to/from airport, tourist sites, Eastern...” - David
United States of America
“The property is really cool and unique, the food was actually really good, but best of all the staff was unbelievably good. I’ve stayed at some places where customer service is amazing, but this staff is on another level.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Amenities of Zanzibar Palace HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Clothes rack
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- English
- French
- Italian
- 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 4 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
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.
Cash
Zanzibar Palace Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Zanzibar Palace Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Zanzibar Palace Hotel
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The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Zanzibar Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Zanzibar Palace Hotel include:
- Suite
- Double
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Check-in at Zanzibar Palace Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel is 1.2 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Back massage
- Walking tours
- Head massage
- Spa facilities
- Foot massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Full-body massage
- Neck massage
- Hand massage
- Couples' massage
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The prices at Zanzibar Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant