Dhow Palace Hotel
Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Stone Town , 1052 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Dhow Palace Hotel
You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Dhow Palace Hotel. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.
Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.
Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views. Each spacious room comes with air conditioning and Zanzibari-style furniture and décor. The rooms also include satellite TV and an electric kettle. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or on the roof-top terrace. The restaurant serves a variety of local Zanzibari and international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Dhow Palace Hotel is located just 984 feet from Stone Town Beach and 1640 feet from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 0.6 mi away and Zanzibar Airport is 3.1 mi from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Sign in, save money
Categories:
Guests who stayed here loved
Rachel
Australia“Beautiful building in a great location. The room was a great size for a family of 4. The pool was a bonus!”- Golrokh
Canada“Dhow Palace Hotel is exquisite! The interior is beautifully decorated. Every corner is adorned with stunning treasures, creating just the most magical atmosphere. The location is also superb! You can walk to all major sightseeing locations. The...” - A'eysha
South Africa“Excellent location, close to lots of restaurants and a beach.” - Roman
Czech Republic“Good breakfast, good location of the hotel , nice bathroom in the room” - Dana
United States of America“Unique hotel in a convenient part of stone town. It has a lot of character and charm. Breakfast was nice with a variety of options. The balcony over the pool was nice, and there were great views over Stone Town from the roof.” 
Lynda United States of America“The breakfast had large variety of hot and cold food and beverages. Excellent selection and surprisingly delicious. Lovely building and furnishings. Location ideal for exploring Town and enjoying beach.”
Mohammed
United Arab Emirates“The property location is great. The hotel lobby area is and interiors are beautiful. We got the rooftop room with incredible views of the sea and the town on the sun rise and the sun set.”- Maira United Arab Emirates“The ambience the service the quality of breakfast the cleanliness etc was all superb”
- Maira United Arab Emirates“Such a wonderful old mansion well preserved, beautiful traditional ambience, it’s like staying at a museum. In addition the service is excellent, the staff so welcoming and great breakfast, spacious rooms, overall a great choice.”
Chaimae
Poland“I will go back definitely there. Nice staff and helpful. Very close to everything”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Indian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free
Amenities of Dhow Palace HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- AerobicsOff-site
- Live music/PerformanceOff-site
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- SnorkelingOff-site
- DivingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingOff-site
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Open all year
- Kids' pool
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
- Danish
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Swahili
House rulesDhow Palace Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 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.
FAQs about Dhow Palace Hotel
-
Guests staying at Dhow Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Buffet
-
Dhow Palace Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Bike tours
- Aerobics
- Temporary art galleries
- Swimming pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Beauty services
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
-
The nearest beach is 500 feet from Dhow Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
-
Dhow Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
-
Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
-
The prices at Dhow Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
-
Dhow Palace Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
-
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
-
Room options at Dhow Palace Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin
- Single
- Apartment
-
Check-in at Dhow Palace Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
