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Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Stone Town

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Property entrance
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Presidential Double Room | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 397400
  • Place, Nakupenda Beach
    ‪2 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)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Presidential Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Central Zanzibar Town getaway .With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dhow Palace Hotel

4-star hotel in Stone Town
Dhow Palace Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Dhow Palace Hotel. An area shuttle within 60 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dhow Palace Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Dhow Palace Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dhow Palace Hotel to the airport?

Dhow Palace Hotel is 4.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Palace Hotel?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Palace Hotel on Dec 23, 2025 start from $107.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Dhow Palace Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 20 one-way.

How close is Dhow Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dhow Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Dhow Palace Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Dhow Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Dhow Palace Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel have a pool?

Dhow Palace Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dhow Palace Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Dhow Palace Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.