Dhow Palace Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Apartment with City View - Annex
Price for:
Max adults: 1
Entire apartment
Bedroom:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$81 per night
Original price
US$305.08
Late Escape Deal
- US$61.02
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$244.07
US$81 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
US$183 per night
Original price
US$686.44
Late Escape Deal
- US$137.29
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$549.15
US$183 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Double Room with Pool View
Price for:
Max adults: 2
Hotel room
Bed: 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 2 left
US$102 per night
Original price
US$381.36
Late Escape Deal
- US$76.27
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$305.08
US$102 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

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About this property

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

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Pool view

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Double Room with Pool View
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Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 large double bed
US$305 for 3 nights
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Apartment with City View - Annex
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Entire apartment
377 feet²
Balcony
View
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2
US$95 per night
Original price
US$355.93
Late Escape Deal
- US$71.19
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$284.75
US$95 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$81 per night
Original price
US$305.08
Late Escape Deal
- US$61.02
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$244.07
US$81 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Double Room with Pool View
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
377 feet²
Balcony
Pool view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$102 per night
Original price
US$381.36
Late Escape Deal
- US$76.27
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$305.08
US$102 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Zainab
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was so beautiful and authentic. We loved our room we had a double room with a lounge area which was spacious. There is ample space to relax around the Dhow Palace, super comfortable seating areas and some really lovely and welcoming staff....”
Mihkel
Estonia Estonia
“Great hotel, close to everything! Breakfast was good and great view from rooftop terrace! We went to one 5 star hotel in Zanzibar as well (price was more than 3 times higher), but Dhow Palace was much better! Great WiFi”
Asha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I can't stress how helpful and accommodating the staff were, this was our favourite hotel on Zanzibar and we travelled the whole island.”
Subilaga
Tanzania Tanzania
“The place is amazing they surprise me with a birthday 🎂”
Konstantina
Greece Greece
“Convenient location, beautiful and clean common areas and rooms. The breakfast buffet and the options were tasty, and the staff was friendly and helpful.”
Vee
Namibia Namibia
“The hotel is so tastefully decorated. It’s absolutely beautiful. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it is mint clean! Lovely and helpful staff! Great stay overall!”
Christian
France France
“Location in the center of Stone Town was perfect, in a real ancient palace. Room of very big size as well as the bathroom. Short but convenient balcony. Big sized bed”
Arantxac
Spain Spain
“Great location right in the center of Stone Town. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was tasty with lots of options. Really enjoyed my stay here”
Julie
Australia Australia
“The lift to the second floor was wonderful plus all the amenities in our large room #41”
Steph
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and truly amazing architecture and design it was almost as if you’d been transported back in time.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Indian • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Dhow Palace Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Dhow Palace Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

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.
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