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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Iris

AED 349

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

Julie

AED 395

AED 484 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Kyle

AED 1,077

AED 1,275 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Natasha

AED 1,262

AED 1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

5. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Marahubi Palace

Aijaz

AED 48

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

6. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

duane

AED 388

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Phillip

AED 151

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Marahubi Palace

MOMO

AED 303

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

9. Habari House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Nadine

AED 303

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Melanie

AED 309

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

11. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

Abdulmunim

AED 216

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

12. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Grazyna

AED 230

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

Victoria

AED 575

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Cherine

AED 527

AED 643 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Joseph

AED 237

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

16. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Gianfranco

AED 530

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Gita

AED 1,104

AED 1,306 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

18. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Adeyemi

AED 239

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A breakfast table set with bread, a jug, and a glass of orange juice.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large, ornate rug. There are several wooden chairs and a sofa arranged around a central area with a small table.

A garden with various plants and a white structure, possibly a water feature or sculpture.

A room with a wooden chair, a table, a potted plant, and a rug.

19. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Marahubi Palace

Kathleen

AED 82

AED 95 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a checkered floor area.

A spiral staircase with ornate black metal railings.

A multi-level interior with white walls and wooden balconies.

A dining area with checkered flooring and tables arranged in a central octagonal pattern.

20. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

AED 373

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Marahubi Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Flamingo Guest House	8.4 Very good 22 reviews	View

Top Marahubi Palace Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast buffet covered everybody’s needs and was all beautifully cooked and displayed. The staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and am happy to recommend the hotel."

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING!"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I would highly recommend this hotel in Stone Town. It is a wonderful place to stay with very friendly staff and functional facilities. The breakfast is also decent too! Oh and the proximity to the ferry and most places. Nice gem."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

ZAURA ZANZIBAR

10/10 Excellent

"Eccellent staff and very clean rooms!"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

Other attractions near Marahubi Palace

A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.

Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, a lovely green space in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freddie Mercury Museum during your travels in Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Jaw's Corner

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a stop at Jaw's Corner. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zanzibar Night Market during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Marahubi Palace?

Marahubi Palace is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 235 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Marahubi Palace?

Adjacent to Marahubi Palace, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Marahubi Palace?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Marahubi Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Marahubi Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Marahubi Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Marahubi Palace?

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What can I see and do near Marahubi Palace?

Study the collections at House of Wonders, People's Palace Museum, or Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort, Slave Market, and Mbweni Ruins are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Marahubi Palace. Spend some time wandering around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island, and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for Marahubi Palace hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Flamingo Guest House

6. Elephantohotel

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Habari House

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

11. Hanaia House

12. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Spice Palace Hotel

19. Hiliki House

20. Forodhani Park Hotel

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Top Marahubi Palace Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Spice Palace Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

ZAURA ZANZIBAR

Tembo Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Marahubi Palace

Shangani Beach

Old Fort

Forodhani Gardens

Freddie Mercury Museum

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Jaw's Corner

Zanzibar Night Market

Frequently asked questions