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Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar

P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Dhow Palace

Hotel Dhow Palace

Dhow Palace

Hotel Dhow Palace 4*

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2025-12-16
2025-12-17

Dhow Palace Hotel 4 stars

 Free Wi-Fi
 24-hour services

24-hour reception

 Express check-in/ -out
 Swimming Pool

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

 Fitness/Gym

Fitness centre

 Sports activities

Diving

Snorkelling

Fishing

Cycling

Billiard tables

 Spa and relaxation

Beauty treatment

 On-site Dining

Restaurant

 No Smoking

Non-smoking rooms

The elegant Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar is around 5 minutes' walk from Mercury House and features spacious rooms overlooking the sea. Providing access to the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the 4-star historic hotel is a short way from Cinema Afrique Business Center and offers an Indian restaurant.

Staying at the Dhow Palace, you may choose from one of the 52 rooms featuring cable channels, as well as essentials such as climate control. Guests can also use a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as bath sheets.

Start your day off right with a free breakfast, which includes fresh fruits and fresh coffee. Dhow Palace Hotel offers a pool bar and a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. The seafood restaurant The Floating Restaurant is located just around the corner from the property.

A fitness area and an indoor pool are available at the hotel. Also, at this hotel, guests can take advantage of a golf course provided onsite.

Centrally located in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, this boutique-style hotel is a good choice for exploring Malindi, which is just 1.3 km away. Natural attractions in the area include Nakupenda Beach, about a 10-minute drive from the Dhow Palace Zanzibar, and a beach is approximately a 5-minute walk away. The accommodation stands within a few blocks of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. - Eastern side of the island bus stop is situated 850 m from this Zanzibar hotel.

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Facilities

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Leisure & Sports

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool

Important information

Check-in: from 12:00 until 22:00
Check-out: from 05:00 until 10:00

Location

Current location
  • Local attractions
  • Tippu Tip's House
    50 m
  • Hellen Art Gallery
    50 m
  • Up North @ 6 Degrees South
    100 m
  • Hellen's Shop
    100 m
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
    200 m
  • Memories of Zanzibar
    100 m
  • Vuga
    200 m
  • Mercury House
    200 m
  • Kelele Square
    200 m
  • Tatu Pub
    150 m
  • Airports
  • Kisauni
    8 km

Rooms & Availability

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Reviews

Steve

9/10

2022-08-10

Staff and rooms were very good, and this hotel was cool and exceptionally clean. The rooms were spotless with balcony overlooking the pool.

Adam

9/10

2022-05-08

It was a useful base for strolling, had excellent time. Central location was a plus. The hotel restaurant was very nice with appetising cuisine.

Mike

7/10

2022-04-02

We loved this impeccably clean hotel with a great reception.

Thomas

8/10

2022-04-02

It was a really enjoyable stay in time, would recomand this place. The staff and location where great, I enjoyed it.

Albert

10/10

2022-03-01

Traditional and overall clean place, superfriendly stuff. Enjoyed their great service. The location was brilliant, at a moderate distance from a National museum. The restaurant was nice, good food.

Nicola

8/10

2022-01-19

Great value, non-smoking and inviting rooms. Staff was absolutely amazing and hotel is tidy and absolutely spotless!

John

9/10

2022-01-12

The breakfast was very decent with fruit, bacon and eggs, the bed was best. Very early check in and very good service. Sand beach nearby, that was what I really enjoyed. I tried some nice meals at le spices rendez-vous, located close to the hotel.

Peter

9/10

2022-01-02

It was spotless, and I loved NICE location and stuff. Impressive view of ocean. Kindness from the whole staff. Relaxed by the pool, it was nice, especially when the weather was warm. Lovely stay in the absolutely gorgeous area.

Rob

7/10

2021-12-27

Check in was quick, hotel was straightforward, locations was upscale right in the Unesco city center. The staff was so personable and provided polite service. My room was light and practical. Heated pool area too.

Simon

5/10

2021-12-26

It was a perfect experience, I loved staff and location.

I didn't like that it had low water pressure.

R.

7/10

2021-12-10

Absolutely wonderful staff, fine breakfast, spotless room and good bed. The staff created a quiet atmosphere. Prime location, so close to forodhani park. I loved attentive customer service too...

Irene

9/10

2021-12-02

decent location relatively near town stone. the beach is stunning and the views are relaxing. i loved impeccable personnel that ensures guests have an outstanding stay.

Jeff

7/10

2021-08-29

This hotel is SIMPLE and it has pleasant service and facilities. The clean beach is located near the venue.

Didn’t dislike anything about the property.

Alan

7/10

2021-07-21

The room itself was high quality and the hotel was spotless. The stuff was helpful, made our stay really unforgettable. Just superb location to a 17th-century fort.

Dennis

8/10

2021-07-01

Loved location and rooms, they were terrific! Thanks to the breakfast staff for making my stay an enjoyable experience. Cosy bedrooms with really comfy beds. It was fab, had absolutely superb roof top views.

Bryan

8/10

2021-04-29

A charming old hotel in the very charming location with affable staff. I'm glad that getting wheelchair accessible room was not a problem. The shops and boutiques were right next door. They had an early check-in too.

David

7/10

2021-04-27

Top location, delightful breakfast, fabulously friendly stuff and free wi-fi;)))

Harriet

9/10

2021-04-27

room was very traditional with cozy bed and staff were genuine. pretty decent breakfast, welcoming service. you could walk to the shops and chemist's.

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