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Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Located in the heart of Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel offers a blend of luxury and local charm. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, relax at the poolside bar, or indulge in breakfast on your private terrace. With an on-site restaurant serving three meals daily and helpful staff available to assist you during your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, City View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Annex Apartment

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Annex Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Presidential Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 397400

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dhow Palace Hotel

Located just 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from the airport, Dhow Palace Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). After having fun at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 60 km*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer

More

  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 (one-way)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle, beach shuttle and shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
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Dhow Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Dhow Palace Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Dhow Palace Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, fishing and hiking. Dhow Palace Hotel also has an indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers pool views.

What's the area around Dhow Palace Hotel like?

Dhow Palace Hotel is located near Nakupenda Beach in Stone Town, a short 5-minute walk from Old Fort and 5 minutes' walk from Shangani Beach.

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Dhow Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Ambience
Air conditioning
Taxi
Elevator
Beach
History

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful with many options to choose from, including fresh omelets, samosas, and fruits. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfort and style

Breakfast was a buffet, fruit, cereal, pastries, eggs ect.. The coffee was Zanzibar coffee, we didn't care for it, strong and flavoured. The hotel was beautiful, old antique furniture, lots of style. Refreshing pool and sunset view from the top.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s very nice place to stay with family or solo the breakfast is great so many variety that you think what to take and not
Ketan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay.
Berenice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic property in the middle of Stone Town

We had a great stay in this historical building. The room (especially the sheets) were clean, the building was amazing (make sure to check out the view from the roof), we enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff were great (and available 24/7). A great place to stay in Stone Town.
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm and friendly and very helpful staff
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent spot for a solo female traveler

Hotel is magical!! The staff were excellent and arranged a terrific last minute tour of stonetown. The food was great and the atmosphere and history of the building a+.
Tricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historical building and well maintained. Pool is amazing, staff incredibly helpful and lovely. Location perfect close to everything h, walking distance but quiet and private. Willl be the p lo ace I would always stay next time I’m in Zanzibar!
Deevah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice convenient location

The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was great too.
Feroz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Really amazing place, would highly recommend to anyone!
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice location and centrally based.
Angela, 12-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Quirky hotel in an old building with an open air central courtyard. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Michiel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful room. Property was lovely. Would like to have stayed longer.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From the minute you arrive the staff is so friendly and helpful for everything. Breakfast buffet is amazing with everything from fresh omelets to samosas to fruits etc. Anything you can think of they have
lucy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely traditional Islamic hotel in the heart of Stone town, well worth a stay !
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was in the heart of stone town and walking distance to the pier. Breakfast was very nice with a lot of options to choose from.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and attractive hotel, staff happy and invariably helpful. A good place to stay although it is in a busy area of Stone Town.
Peter, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here 1 night in July. Clean boutique hotel close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, convenient, well-located, with friendly and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my 4 nights there. Has personality the bigger, cookie cutter hotels don't have.
Kenneth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel in colonial style. Renovation took place when we stayed there, and that caused noise and dirt/dust. We would stay there again if we came to Stone Town.
Lisbeth, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Location and history of the building was unique Room unfortunately had a mildew smell / odor
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Desiree, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcome Home

Lovely hotel. Very helpful staff. This is my 2nd time in Zanzibar and 2nd time in this hotel. I would definitely stay here again. Welcome Home.
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Interesting architecture and very spacious room with sitting area. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hot water kettle in room for tea or coffee. Drinking water provided daily, but still in plastic bottles.
Jennifer, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location in the centre of stone town. Classic building. Helpful staff. Breakfast can have more options. Lift did work only occasionally.
Krishna, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff that provided good customer service. Walking distance to shops and restutants
Maryam, 1-night trip