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 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 9.4 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 private parking available at the hotel

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Twin Room with Pool View
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included in the price
  • 2 single beds
US$315 for 3 nights
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Twin Room with Pool View
  • 2 single beds
377 feet²
Balcony
Pool view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • 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$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$105 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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!”
  • Christian
    France France
    “Location in the center of Stone Town was perfect, in a real ancient palace. Room of very big size as well as the bathroom. Short but convenient balcony. Big sized bed”
  • Arantxac
    Spain Spain
    “Great location right in the center of Stone Town. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was tasty with lots of options. Really enjoyed my stay here”
  • Barbara
    Italy Italy
    “Historical hotel in stone town's center. The staff is kind and helpfull. Breakfast good and varius. The swimming pool area perfect to relax during hot time. The room was clean and confortable.”
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “The lift to the second floor was wonderful plus all the amenities in our large room #41”
  • Steph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and truly amazing architecture and design it was almost as if you’d been transported back in time.”
  • Jeanette
    Canada Canada
    “We booked the premium room called Langi Langi. It had a wonderful row of windows with ocean view and a balcony. What came the most pleasantly surprising is the renovated bathroom. It had the European marble look with a shower under the night sky.”

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

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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