Dhow Palace Hotel - Zanzibar

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Dhow Palace Hotel - Zanzibar
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Overview

The elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar is merely a 5-minute walk from Mercury House and features car rentals for guests' convenience. The historical hotel lies in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, quite close to such cultural sights as House of Wonders.

Location

The boutique accommodation is situated at a distance of 700 metres from Old Slave Market and a mere 1.4 km from Ferry Dock. Within walking distance of the Dhow Palace Zanzibar, business travellers will find Cinema Afrique Business Center. There is Pange Island around 10 minutes away by car, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station at a distance of 750 metres from the elegant property.

For those travelling from afar, Kisauni airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The spacious rooms include a balcony and a dressing area, furnished with sound-proofed windows, and some of them face the city. Guests can use a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant. This Zanzibar hotel also features a poolside bar where a billiards table and a TV are available. You can get a gastronomic experience at The Floating Restaurant which offers African cuisine only a short walk from the property.

Leisure & Business

Leisure options include a courtyard and billiards along with chargeable facilities like a summer terrace and an indoor pool. The Dhow Palace goes the extra mile to provide guests with aerobics to help them stay fit. The Dhow Palace Zanzibar is a perfect place to practise snorkelling, diving, and billiards.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-22:00
from 05:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Dhow Palace serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Hindi, Swahili
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:52
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Rooms and availability

Apartment
  • Max:
    3 persons
Annex Apartment
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Beauty treatment

Room view

  • City view
  • Pool view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Dhow Palace Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 5543 INR
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 7.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

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P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Stone Town
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Museum
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210 m
Church
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Park
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Kelele Square
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Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
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Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
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Marahubi Palace
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Shangani
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Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
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Christ Church
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Vuga
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Imani Zuberi
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Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
50 m
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Stone Town Cafe
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Al Johari
90 m
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Lazuli
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Travellers Cafe
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Reviews of Dhow Palace Hotel

8.4 /10
Great
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  • DL
    Denise L Harrison
    United States
    Wrote a review on 09 Mar
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Value10.0
    Dining10.0
    General10.0
    Staff10.0
    Comfort8.0
    Facilities8.0
    Cleanliness10.0
    WiFi10.0
    9.2

    Nice breakfast buffet and the lunch and dinner were high quality and well-priced

    Nice historic features but some of the interior was a little old or rundown

  • AO
    Anonymous Olsen
    United States
    Wrote a review on 22 Feb
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Value10.0
    Dining8.0
    General10.0
    Staff10.0
    Comfort8.0
    Facilities8.0
    Cleanliness8.0
    WiFi8.0
    9.0

    Nice and helpful staff. Nice comfort and Big rooms.

    Nothing

  • SO
    Susanne Olsen
    United States
    Wrote a review on 22 Feb
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location0.0
    Rooms0.0
    Service10.0
    Value10.0
    Dining10.0
    General10.0
    Staff8.0
    Comfort10.0
    Facilities10.0
    Cleanliness10.0
    WiFi8.0
    9.6

    The staff was kind and the location very good. Big rooms and they are clean.

    Nothing all good

  • RS
    Radhika Singh
    India
    Wrote a review on 13 Jan
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Value8.0
    Dining8.0
    General8.0
    Staff10.0
    Comfort6.0
    Facilities6.0
    Cleanliness8.0
    WiFi8.0
    8.0

    Great staff and beautiful hotel. I left a pair of earrings behind and they held on to them until I could get them back.

    The shower drain nor the phones in the room were working.

  • W
    William
    United States
    Wrote a review on 11 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    the staff were amazingly nice and assisted us with free parking. exceptionally comfortable bed in the a double room, plus climate control, a private safe and flat-screen television.

  • G
    George
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 09 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    Marvellous and fantastic location for our visit to a National museum around 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel. Set in a cute area adjacent to the centre as well as Stone Town for business as well as leisure.

  • J
    Joshua
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    The breakfast was amazing with good assortment of fruits; the location was magnificent.

  • H
    Harry
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 27 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    outdoor swimming pool

    Awesome place with its friendly staff, great Wi-Fi, and beautiful outdoor swimming pool. I remember my first stay when they provided me with a bottle of water at night. Highly recommend for a relaxing city break!

    Single Room Bath
  • E
    Edward
    United States
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    spacious rooms
    good breakfast
    fine rooftop views
    noisy air conditioning

    The location is perfect for exploring nearby places like the ferry terminal and Kidichi Spice Farm. The rooms are spacious, and the breakfast by the pool is good. Don't forget to check out the fine rooftop views! Highly recommend this hotel for any group getaway.

    Unfortunately, the air conditioning in our room was quite noisy, hard to sleep at times. This could be an issue for light sleepers.

    Twin Room
  • J
    James
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 01 Sept
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    balcony view

    Request a room with a balcony for a nice view. It can enhance your stay significantly.

    Double Room
  • B
    Brandon
    United States
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    central location

    perfect base for exploring stone town's sights and sounds

    The staff were cute, and I loved being just a short stroll away from the vibrant Streets of Stone Town and local cafes like Puzzle Coffee Shop, where I could grab a quick bite before heading out for the day, making my city walks so much more enjoyable with easy access to nearby attractions like the Old Fort and the historic House of Wonders.

    Double Room
  • J
    James
    United States
    left 19 reviews
    Wrote a review on 28 Aug
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    uncomfortable furnishings

    The furnishings scream for an upgrade-everything from the uncomfortable chairs to the outdated and slightly dusty decor gives you a sense of neglect. The pool was under maintenance , so I missed out on that refreshing retreat. Breakfast options lean toward the uninspiring side, and wandering just around the corner offers better and cheaper eats. If you need natural light, you may want to rethink your room choice-some rooms are quite dark, with artificial lighting that feels harsh.

    Double Room
  • R
    Richard
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 20 Aug
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service6.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    historical charm
    invigorating pool
    valuable tours

    An Enriching Experience in the Heart of Culture

    The pool proved refreshing, especially after exploring nearby markets. I found their Spice Tour invaluable-don't miss it! For future guests, consider visiting the local restaurants just a short stroll away.

    Deluxe Double Room Sea View
  • L
    Lee
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    fantastic location
    cozy room
    slow shower
    waiting time

    The location is fantastic, right in the heart of everything 🌅 The room was cozy, but the shower took forever to get hot. Still, I'd definitely come back again!

    Double Room
  • R
    Ronald
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 24 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    friendly staff
    varied breakfast
    great location

    The Dhow Palace is a gem with its beautiful Arabic architecture and super friendly staff. Breakfast had a variety of local tastes, and being so close to great spots like Puzzle Coffee Shop and Al Johari is a win! Worth every penny!

    Triple Room

FAQ about Dhow Palace Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
The Peace Memorial Museum, set 0.7 km from the Dhow Palace Hotel hotel, as well as Mnazi Mmoja placed only 10 minutes' walk away are well worth visiting.
Which landmarks are closest to Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
Guests of Dhow Palace Hotel hotel can visit Mercury House (around 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Old Fort of Zanzibar placed 6 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can I leave my car in Dhow Palace Hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel provides parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel?
Unfortunately, the 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine in The Floating Restaurant and The Seyyida Rooftop Restaurant restaurants placed within a 6-minute walk from the property.
Can I eat breakfast at the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 12:00 to 22:00 and check out from 05:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel offer?
The 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel offers such room types as Guest Room, Apartment, and Deluxe Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
Most rooms of the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel include a balcony and a dressing area as well as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Does the staff at the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel will assist you in Danish, Swedish, Hindi, Norwegian, and Swahili.
Which facilities are provided in the elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
The elegant 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel includes such facilities as currency exchange and a cash machine, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security service and a luggage locker.
Do you have a pool at the 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel?
Yes, the 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel hotel features a swimming pool.
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