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Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Standard Triple Room, City View | Bathroom
Free daily full breakfast
Standard Triple Room, City View | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, City View

Standard Triple Room, City View

Highlights

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

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Presidential Double Room

Presidential Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dhow Palace Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace at Dhow Palace Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dhow Palace Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, electric kettles and desks

Languages

Danish, English, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Palace Hotel?

As of 23 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Palace Hotel on 20 Oct 2024 start from NZ$128.14, 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 Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dhow Palace Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 one-way applies.

Where is Dhow Palace Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from Marahubi Palace, People's Palace Museum and Mbweni Ruins. Nakupenda Beach and Freddie Mercury Museum are just steps away.

Dhow Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 308 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michiel

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Quirky hotel in an old building with an open air central courtyard. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krishna, Blackpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the centre of stone town. Classic building. Helpful staff. Breakfast can have more options. Lift did work only occasionally.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas, LA TRONCHE

Breakfast was mediocre and not ready on time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and centrally based.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristobal

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anmol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely traditional Islamic hotel in the heart of Stone town, well worth a stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

IBRAHIM

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 1 night in July. Clean boutique hotel close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ambience with unique style and antiques all around. Only a two block walk to the beach, five minutes to Forodhani market. A good sanctuary among the busyness of Stone Town. No alcohol served or allowed on the premises. Food is generally good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tone Iren

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abiy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dhow Palace was a great place to stay, convenient to everything that Stone Town has to offer. The staff is amazing, very friendly and super helpful in organizing taxis and tours, and recommending activities as needed. The breakfast was also plentiful with varying options on a daily basis, unlike some places that offer the same exact things everyday. Housekeeping also came to the rooms on a daily basis to spray against mosquitos as a safety precaution. This was out first time in Zanzibar and we were there as a group for a couple of days. We wanted to experience different types of accomodations, and also had booked an Airbnb for a part of our stay, a decision we immediately regretted once we saw both places. Even after checking out, we still ended going back to Dhow Palace almost on a daily basis for one reason or another for the remainder of our stay in Zanzibar. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Maryam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff that provided good customer service. Walking distance to shops and restutants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023