Dhow Palace Hotel

Property class: 4
Zanzibar Town hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY503
CNY645 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Single Room

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with a canopy, a small table, a chair, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall decoration.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with a canopy, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A room with a bed under a canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, City View

A room with a bed under a canopy, a chair, a table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Triple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View

A bed with a canopy, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a checkered floor, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a table with chairs, and a canopy bed.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden four-poster bed with a canopy, a red bedspread, and decorative pillows.

Annex Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A room with two beds, each with a mosquito net, wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with colorful stained glass.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bed with a red and white striped bedspread, teal pillows, and a canopy.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Double Room

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

Presidential Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room with Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 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 Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬8 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 60 km*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

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

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite 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 check-out. 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
  • Area shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 Hotel
Dhow Palace
Dhow Palace Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Dhow Palace Zanzibar Town
Hotel Dhow
Hotel Dhow Palace
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Dhow Palace Hotel Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Dhow Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Island/stone 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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is 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 like 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 onsite restaurant that offers pool views.

What's the area around Dhow Palace Hotel like?

Dhow Palace Hotel is located near Shangani Beach in Stone Town, a short 5-minute walk from Old Fort and 6 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.

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Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great with many options, including fresh omelets, fruits, and made-to-order eggs. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. Typical Zanzibar decorated rooms. Elevator available. Good breakfast and walking distance to many places in Stone Town.
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8/10 Very good

Room was great Staff excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with our stay. The room was spacious and clean, the staff very helpful and location of the hotel was great.
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8/10 Very good

The pool was a godsend as it was really hot out and the pool was refreshing. The staff was great and took the time to always see how we were. The apartment was large but a little dated which probably was in tune with the charm of the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Nice architecture and decoration.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place. Almost like a museum :) so many things to see! The rooftop terrace is fantastic. Breakfast offered many options and even eggs made to order. Location is great, everything in Stonetown is walking distance.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in an upscale room and was fabulous. This hotel is part museum and the antiques and style make it interesting, staff was very friendly and the food was very good. Courtyard pool was very nice. No elevator but would recommend the upper floor rooftop.
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6/10 Good

The bedframe is very short so if you’re above 175cm you can’t lay straight. The staff is very kind and interior wise it’s well done.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Warm and friendly and very helpful staff
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very nice location and centrally based.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with traditional features. Stayed in the apartment which was huge. Wish we had spent more time there. Central location.
Verified review

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice convenient location

The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was great too.
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6/10 Good

Beautiful property and great location in Stone Town. The breakfast and kitchen staff were amazing and very welcoming. However, we booked the Presidential Suite but were not given that room and were instead moved between lower category rooms. The issue was not properly acknowledged, and staff insisted all rooms were the same and similarly priced, which did not reflect what was advertised on Expedia. Overall, the stay did not match the booking, so I’d recommend confirming room types in advance.
Verified review

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+.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location. Quirky hotel in an old building with an open air central courtyard. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is very beautiful, it has very nice decoration. Our room was exactly as in the photos, clean and beautiful. Also the staff very welcoming and ready to serve at any time. I highly recommend it!
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Disgusting Shower

Shower is disgusting, needs to be renewed it, it’s too old, also it stinks all the time, gases come out of piping or somewhere and smells terrible. Bathroom in general needs an upgrade. Other than that did not find any other issue, location is the best right in the heart of town.
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4/10 Fair

Not Recommended

The hotel is located on the historical and central part of Zanzibar called Stone Town, so the location is great, nothing to complain. The hotel arranged a taxi pick-up for the airport but the driver was not there, the driver was there but holding another name: Mary Lee. The taxi was very dirty and the driver not very hygenic. We arrived to the hotel with smiling reception but full of unprofessionalism. Me and my brother had booked 2 x Presidential Suites, but even though they had our details they were sloppy and asked unrelevant questions. We got to the rooms, on the 3rd floor next to each other and they were huge and maintained pretty well. As we were very tired we slept directly for 2h and after that wanted to have a shower to refresh up. But the water was not running. Tried to call the reception but either it was busy or no one picked up the phone. Went down in a rush, they said it will come back in 15-20min. It didn't, just imagine you are in a hotel for 12h paying decent amount of money but the water is not running! It was fixed after 2-3h. Another huge issue was internet. It worked well in the lobby but no reception in the rooms! Totally unacceptable in year 2024. We left the hotel around 02:00 AM with another taxi driver the hotel had arranged but this time when he started the car, on the android screen of the taxi an adult movie started to play. He quickly changed it to a muslim prayer. To sum up; historical nice building, But I had expected much more...