Dhow Palace Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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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 en suite 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 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 1 km away and Zanzibar Airport is 5 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Pool view

Free parking available at the hotel

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Apartment with City View - Annex
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire apartment
377 feet²
Balcony
View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$95 per night
Original price
US$355.93
Late Escape Deal
- US$71.19
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$284.75
US$95 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$81 per night
Original price
US$305.08
Late Escape Deal
- US$61.02
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$244.07
US$81 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
City View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$102 per night
Original price
US$381.36
Late Escape Deal
- US$76.27
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$305.08
US$102 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Double Room with Pool View
  • 1 large double bed
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
Pool View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$102 per night
Original price
US$381.36
Late Escape Deal
- US$76.27
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$305.08
US$102 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Double Room with Pool View
  • 1 double bed
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
Pool View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$105 per night
Original price
US$394.07
Late Escape Deal
- US$78.81
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$315.25
US$105 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 2 left
Standard Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
City View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$105 per night
Original price
US$394.07
Late Escape Deal
- US$78.81
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$315.25
US$105 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Twin Room with Pool View
  • 2 single beds
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
Pool View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$105 per night
Original price
US$394.07
Late Escape Deal
- US$78.81
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$315.25
US$105 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 3 left
Double Room with Sea View
  • 1 large double bed
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
Sea View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$122 per night
Original price
US$457.63
Late Escape Deal
- US$91.53
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$366.10
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 2 left
Single Room with Pool View
  • 1 single bed
Room
Balcony
Pool View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$81 per night
Original price
US$305.08
Late Escape Deal
- US$61.02
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$244.07
US$81 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Valerie
Netherlands Netherlands
“the hotel is beautiful. The location is to our point of you the best. The swimming pool is big enough and since it is part of the day in the shadow, it's not too too warm so it's possible to refresh when you're back from a day in busy Stone city....”
Shangram
Netherlands Netherlands
“Perfect location, beautiful historical building and its still well maintained, this is by far the best hotel in tanzania i have been, the staff are great, got an upgrade to jahazi for my honeymoon, loved the room. Loved the open roof shower with...”
Zainab
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was so beautiful and authentic. We loved our room we had a double room with a lounge area which was spacious. There is ample space to relax around the Dhow Palace, super comfortable seating areas and some really lovely and welcoming staff....”
Mihkel
Estonia Estonia
“Great hotel, close to everything! Breakfast was good and great view from rooftop terrace! We went to one 5 star hotel in Zanzibar as well (price was more than 3 times higher), but Dhow Palace was much better! Great WiFi”
Christine
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“A Great Location right in the midst of Stone Town. The hotel is beautiful and depicts the history of Stone Town. Would recommend this place any day.”
Asha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I can't stress how helpful and accommodating the staff were, this was our favourite hotel on Zanzibar and we travelled the whole island.”
Subilaga
Tanzania Tanzania
“The place is amazing they surprise me with a birthday 🎂”
Zuzana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Really great location, amazing and big room. It was very clean, we had all necessary amenities. Staff was very friendly. Swimming pool was great.”
Konstantina
Greece Greece
“Convenient location, beautiful and clean common areas and rooms. The breakfast buffet and the options were tasty, and the staff was friendly and helpful.”
Vee
Namibia Namibia
“The hotel is so tastefully decorated. It’s absolutely beautiful. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it is mint clean! Lovely and helpful staff! Great stay overall!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Indian • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Dhow Palace Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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