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Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach fun in 4 outdoor pools, near Paje Beach

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Property entrance
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Private beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
The Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful oceanfront retreat with practical amenities. Guests can shop at the convenience store, dine at two restaurants, play beach volleyball, or book a spa massage. Bike rentals and concierge services make exploring the area easy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace) | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Paje, Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is near a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Paje Beach, Paje

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mapacha - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

Upscale hotel near Paje Beach
Consider a stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel and take advantage of a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy beach volleyball, cycling and racquetball/squash at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 4 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, beach towels and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 170.000 per vehicle (return)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dhow Inn
Dhow Inn Paje
Dhow Paje
Dhow Inn Zanzibar/Paje
Paje Dhow Hotel Paje
Dhow Inn Zanzibar Island/Paje
Dhow Inn
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Paje
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Hotel
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel on 3 Oct 2025 start from NZ$351.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 170.000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Paje Beach, Bwejuu Beach and Maalum Cave Pool. Jambiani Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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