Dhow Palace Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
3 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rudolf
Germany Germany
“Big seize of the rooms, historic atmosphere and equipment, very good breakfast, price-performance ratio, very nice roof terrace.”
Maria
United States United States
“Is a beautiful construction, the rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Anna
Canada Canada
“Beautiful historical building located right downtown. The staff was very accommodating for our early departure at 2am providing us with a packed breakfast”
José
Brazil Brazil
“Everything in this hotel is amazing. Staff, prices, location... DEFINITELY my favorite stay in all Tanzania”
Gava
South Africa South Africa
“The location was central in Stone Town. Breakfast was great and quite comprehensive. Staff were friendly and helpful. We did not feel like guests. I loved the history of the hotel. On our departure, we left some edibles in the fridge in the room....”
Shawna
United States United States
“The hotel was beautiful, beds were comfy, and staff was great!!”
Dorothy
United States United States
“Dhow Palace did feel like a palatial residence. Comfortable accommodations, with a historical feel. We were in a separate building from the main one. Each of our two units had a large sitting room with a sofa for sleeping, a refrigerator, a...”
Arwa
Qatar Qatar
“A very central hotel in stone town. The hotel itself is an amazing facility making you feel you're living inside a museum. Very comfortable amenities. The staff were just wonderful and made us feel at home before we even arrived. Will be back for...”
Charlean
United States United States
“The staff was very nice. We love that they put us a takeaway breakfast together. Rooms were like royalty. Everything was antique which made it more special and the history of the hotel.”
Kristina
United States United States
“Very conveniently located in the middle of Stone Town's old town. Easy walk to the beach/waterfront. Hotel is extremely charming and beautifully decorated. Our suite was huge, very comfortable, excellent bathroom and balcony. Wifi was strong (!)....”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Indian • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Dhow Palace Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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