8.4 Very Good Based on 2023 reviews
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"Antiques fill this historic townhouse, which houses a courtyard pool and a 2-level roof terrace with ocean views. Best for history lovers, less so for anyone needing reliable climate control."

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Dhow Palace Hotel

  • Historic Landmark
    Built in 1559
  • Private Dining
    On rooftop terrace
  • Dual Pools
    Indoor & outdoor
  • On-site Spa
    Beauty treatments
  • Local Cuisine
    Zanzibari & international
  • Stone Town Center
    5-min walk to beach

Overview

Located 0.4 miles from Sultan's Palace, the 4-star historical Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar is only a 6-minute walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Located within reach of Forodhani Park, the Zanzibar hotel has an Indian restaurant as well as a sundeck, a courtyard, and a shared lounge onsite.

Centrally located in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, this elegant hotel is a good choice for exploring Malindi, which is a mere 0.8 miles away. Guests staying at the Dhow Palace will find themselves 8 minutes by foot from House of Wonders National Museum. Also, Victoria Gardens is situated 0.2 miles away. This property stands within a few blocks of the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church", popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. The Dhow Palace Zanzibar is located 0.5 miles from Kisauni airport and approximately 10 minutes by foot from - Eastern side of the island bus stop.

The rooms comprise a sitting area complete with air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities. For more comfort, bath sheets and towels, along with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet are provided. Guests can relax overlooking the sea from the spacious rooms.

Dhow Palace Hotel serves a free breakfast daily. The restaurant serves an array of Indian dishes. There is a pool bar onsite. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. Dining options also include Baboo Beach Cafe, located within easy reach of this hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 12:00 until 22:00
  • Check-out
    from 05:00 until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Dhow Palace Hotel
Our tips

Should you book Dhow Palace Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want to be in the heart of Stone Town - the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the beach and the House of Wonders.
  • Plan to dine on-site - the Indian restaurant serves African, Indian, and European dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need free airport transfers - the airport shuttle is available for an extra charge.
Best for
  • A swimming pool and a golf course on site
  • A rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Stone Town

Facilities of Dhow Palace

Main
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing
Dhow Palace Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
Room Comforts
  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool

Policies

Dhow Palace Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 12:00 until 22:00
Check-out
from 05:00 until 10:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

Dhow Palace Hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Shangani Beach and Forodhani Park.
For a room in Dhow Palace, you will spend approximately $78.
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar offers Wi Fi in public areas.
It will take you a 25-minute walk to get from Dhow Palace Hotel to the city centre.
The closest airport is Kisauni and it is placed within 0.5 miles from Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar.
Popular spots near Dhow Palace Hotel include amani, Old Fort of Zanzibar, House of Wonders, among others.
Restaurants near Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar include Stone Town Cafe and The Beach House Restaurant.
At Dhow Palace you can pay with Mastercard, Maestro and Diners Club as well as other payment methods.
Dhow Palace Hotel provides such facilities as an indoor swimming pool, a sun deck and a barber shop.
Some rooms of Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a balcony
  • an electric kettle
  • a seating area
  • a satellite TV
.
Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel can arrange shuttle service.
Guests of Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar may check in from 12 PM, and check out until 10 AM.

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