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Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep soaking bathtub
Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep soaking bathtub
Front of property - evening/night
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | View from room
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Palace retreat in Stone Town

Authentic African décor adorns the nine individually furnished rooms at this historic Stone Town hotel. A full-service spa offers rejuvenating massages and Ayurvedic treatments. Watch the sunrise from your balcony while friendly staff prepares the delicious breakfast that guests consistently praise.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $151
$111 nightly
$151 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 26 - May 27

Explore the area

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Kiponda area house number 831, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Suite, Bathtub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Grand Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 518 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 518 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at Zanzibar Palace Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). .This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Darajani Market and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Slave Market.

What's nearby

  • Malindi Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Palace Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in seafood, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Palace Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Palace Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Zanzibar
Zanzibar Palace
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Stone Town
Hotel Zanzibar Palace
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 156 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service from start to finish. Amazing breakfast and a beautiful antiquated suite with bags of character and charm. We stayed in a suite at the very top of hotel and had to walk up quite a few flight of stairs as there is no light. You are helped with luggage, however anyone with mobility issues would may struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Abraham

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, comfortable beds and good breakfast. As provided direct to then - aircon in room hallway/communal areas and some of the decor is in need of a bot of a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jabeen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Waddell

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

Recommended hotel, with friendly staff.

Really friendly helpful staff. Great rooms. I’d recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk

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

Authenticity

We state in this hotel for a few nights and I was very impressed with the stuff who was friendly and extremely positive in all aspects. This is Africa and I learned very quickly that I have to adjust my expectations to fully enjoy what this place has to offer. Everyone was trying their best to make this stay for me and my mother enjoyable. Every stay has glitches and any of my concerns have been addressed immediately. I can definitely recommend this place even though it's not right on the beach but everything is very close. I would like to point out that this place might be not fully suitable for people with Mobility problems since the stairs to the rooms can be challenging depending on which floor you are.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel in a great Stone town location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malembe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent service from the staff. The hotel is nestled away inside Stone Town but we enjoyed being able to walk to the water and not being far from the sites. The hotel room was beautifully decorated. I would definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietress and her staff were amazing. Meals superb. I was really looked after. They booked tours for me also. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel from June 8 to June 10 and had an amazing experience. The hotel is full of character, with beautiful Zanzibari decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect—close to all the sights, yet quiet at night. A true gem in Stone Town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bopaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff… bathrooms could use a refresh.. great location.. though a bit difficult to find.. overall.. outstanding value .. the staff are superb!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prakhar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn, Cherry Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Great location in the city of stone town very walkable. Breakfast daily. This review is based on staying in two different rooms. The Shaba was large spacious. The rosemond was small and adequate but the water pressure in the shower was very low and no privacy curtain in the window. The amount of light in the rooms are low when applying makeup or using the mirror.

10/10 Excellent

craig

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed, MINNEAPOLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom privacy is uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daniela was a fantastic and welcoming host. This historic, well appointed hotel will be a favorite memory and repeat visit. The food was delicious. The coffee and beds were some of the best I've had in Africa. Daniela and I had a great conversations and she arranged a prison island tour for us. It was my second trip to Stone Town and second tour. Last time it wasn't bad but this time it was a better experience. The pilot and your guide this time were far superior to the last prison island excursion.

10/10 Excellent

catherine

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

Wonderful

I had a wonderful stay at the Zanzibar Palace Hotel. The owner and staff were very nice, helpful and accommodating to my needs. The breakfast was delicious and filling. I did not even need lunch and would be good until dinner. The hotel and rooms are very beautiful and authentic, I felt like a Disney princess :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming and atmospheric hotel in an old mansion in the center of Stone Town, 3-10 minutes’ walk to restaurants, Darajani Market, shops, Forodhani waterfront park and historic sites. Very clean with updated bathroom, including excellent shower, and internet and very good restaurant just for guests (nine rooms only). We stayed in Rosewood, a very small but attractive room on the 3rd floor (2nd floor for Europeans). Many stairs, no elevator. Daniela, the owner, and all of the staff are professional, attentive, helpful and friendly. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in the middle of town if your in stone town it’s a perfect central location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very uniquely Zanzibar with an owner who goes out of the way to make you comfortable and happy. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soyoung

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property lacks personality and an identity. Seems more like a hostel than a hotel. It’s a cool building but the decor and design is non-existent and there is little energy in the place. Location is good and the airport pick up for VIP was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024