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Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Presidential Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $96
$68 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Explore the area

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Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 397400
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Triple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Annex Apartment | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Annex Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Presidential Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

A stay at Dhow Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Nakupenda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 60 km.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center 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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 service

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 elevators
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

Dhow Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 364 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ruaraidh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very happy with our stay. The room was spacious and clean, the staff very helpful and location of the hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was a godsend as it was really hot out and the pool was refreshing. The staff was great and took the time to always see how we were. The apartment was large but a little dated which probably was in tune with the charm of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an upscale room and was fabulous. This hotel is part museum and the antiques and style make it interesting, staff was very friendly and the food was very good. Courtyard pool was very nice. No elevator but would recommend the upper floor rooftop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Almost like a museum :) so many things to see! The rooftop terrace is fantastic. Breakfast offered many options and even eggs made to order. Location is great, everything in Stonetown is walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RACHID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Nice architecture and decoration.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bedframe is very short so if you’re above 175cm you can’t lay straight. The staff is very kind and interior wise it’s well done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ketan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very nice place to stay with family or solo the breakfast is great so many variety that you think what to take and not
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely to be in such a beautiful Historic building. The hotel is very central. Staff were very nice,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large rooms. Very quiet but easy access to everything. Friendly staff and very helpful in arranging activities for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with traditional features. Stayed in the apartment which was huge. Wish we had spent more time there. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic property in the middle of Stone Town

We had a great stay in this historical building. The room (especially the sheets) were clean, the building was amazing (make sure to check out the view from the roof), we enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff were great (and available 24/7). A great place to stay in Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Really amazing place, would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort and style

Breakfast was a buffet, fruit, cereal, pastries, eggs ect.. The coffee was Zanzibar coffee, we didn't care for it, strong and flavoured. The hotel was beautiful, old antique furniture, lots of style. Refreshing pool and sunset view from the top.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Feroz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice convenient location

The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent spot for a solo female traveler

Hotel is magical!! The staff were excellent and arranged a terrific last minute tour of stonetown. The food was great and the atmosphere and history of the building a+.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deevah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical building and well maintained. Pool is amazing, staff incredibly helpful and lovely. Location perfect close to everything h, walking distance but quiet and private. Willl be the p lo ace I would always stay next time I’m in Zanzibar!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was in the heart of stone town and walking distance to the pier. Breakfast was very nice with a lot of options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and attractive hotel, staff happy and invariably helpful. A good place to stay although it is in a busy area of Stone Town.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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