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Horizon Palace

2.5 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town area

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Baghani St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

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

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Horizon Palace

Zanzibar Town hotel in Stone Town area
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Horizon Palace also features spa services, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

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

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Horizon Palace offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bathrobes.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

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Interior detail

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 137 reviews
$143 nightly
The price is $175
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee of USD 30

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 4.00 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 30

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

HORIZON PALACE Hotel
HORIZON PALACE Zanzibar Town
HORIZON PALACE Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Horizon Palace to the airport?

Horizon Palace is 4.6 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 Horizon Palace?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horizon Palace on Jul 14, 2025 start from $74.35, 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 Horizon Palace have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Horizon Palace.

How close is Horizon Palace to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Horizon Palace offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Horizon Palace, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Horizon Palace?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Horizon Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Horizon Palace?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Horizon Palace have a pool?

Horizon Palace does not have a pool.

Does Horizon Palace have a restaurant?

Horizon Palace is home to SKYMAKI COCKTAIL & SUSHI, which features happy hour and light fare.

Does Horizon Palace have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Horizon Palace to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Horizon Palace is 0.7 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Horizon Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eva

Very nice Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 mins walk to forodhani,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the price and centrally located for an urban experience of Zanzibar. I spent a night there before heading north to the beach and my room had lots of character with beautiful sculpted wood furnishings. The bathroom was not renovated, unlike the room itself. It was functional but not inviting. No bottled water was provided which would be nice at least to brush your teeth (can’t drink the water in Zanzibar). The mosquito net had some holes in it. The staff’s English is very limited, which can make communication around basic things challenging. Nice rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old wood architecture and friendly staff. Nice rooftop dining area. Spacious room. Strong AC and great hot water. Easy access to Forodhani and Stone Town sights. Must walk down a short alley from the street to get to hotel from taxi. I would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be upgraded. Our tub needs serious repair or replacement. No instructions for hot water. It’s old. Safe does not work in the room. No elevator. Staff carried bags for us. They were excellent answering questions
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lea

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is in a very old building so I expected the mismatched tiles in the bathroom where repairs were made, uneven floors, mismatched furniture and such. But one of our rooms had a broken A/C both nights and the other room the A/C didn't work the second night, one bed was missing a top sheet, and it just seemed like there were lots of small changes that could be made to transform this into a top-notch hotel. It was an interesting location and the views from the rooftop dining for breakfast was lovely and we appreciated the staff. I'm glad we stayed here because of the location but the stay would have been much better with air conditioning that worked so we could sleep more at night. Note that the hotel is on a street that doesn't allow cars so you will park and walk some distance with your luggage. We arrived at night and I'm thankful our taxi driver helped us find the hotel on foot as we were tired and carrying all the luggage for ourselves and our four children and google maps wasn't helping navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christelle, Kinshasa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful place, very nice staff, walkable within Stone town. Dated bathrooms but great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Flott beliggenhet og hyggelig personal, men gammelt og slitt uten heis.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thorir

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

A nice option for a few days in Stonetown

In general a nice stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room had a nice aircondition (although the room was quite dark). The rooftop was nice with some nice views and the location is really good. The breakfast was a bit limited, but so was it everywhere else we stayed in Tanzania. Overall a really nice option for a few days in Stonetown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024