Dhow Palace Hotel
Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Stone Town , 1052 Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map
The room was excellent - although the bathroom was a bit leaky nothing major all aspects of our stay were excellent the staff are wonderful and I really enjoyed our second stay!
Oman
Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views. Each spacious room comes with air conditioning and Zanzibari-style furniture and décor. The rooms also include satellite TV and an electric kettle. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or on the roof-top terrace. The restaurant serves a variety of local Zanzibari and international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Dhow Palace Hotel is located just 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 1 km away and Zanzibar Airport is 5 km from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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- Alex
Oman“The room was excellent - although the bathroom was a bit leaky nothing major all aspects of our stay were excellent the staff are wonderful and I really enjoyed our second stay!” - Nicolas
Belgium“Such a great location in the old city of Stone Town, beautiful arabic architecture, great staff. I will definitely come back!” 
Mari
France“Excellent location. Staff were very accomodating and responded kindly to my requests. Clean room. Lovely decoration, it is like entering a little museum.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Indian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free
Facilities of Dhow Palace HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Pool view
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- AerobicsOff-site
- Live music/performanceOff-site
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- SnorkellingOff-site
- DivingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Billiards
- Games room
- FishingOff-site
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Kids' pool
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fitness centreAdditional charge
- Danish
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Dhow Palace Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Dhow Palace Hotel
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Check-in at Dhow Palace Hotel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Dhow Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Dhow Palace Hotel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Dhow Palace Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Bike tours
- Aerobics
- Temporary art galleries
- Swimming Pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Beauty Services
- Walking tours
- Live music/performance
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The prices at Dhow Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Dhow Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Dhow Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Dhow Palace Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin
- Single
