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

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.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

1. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Alexander

AED 646

AED 779 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Iris

AED 382

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

James

AED 387

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

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

4. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

duane

AED 375

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

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

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

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Possenta C

AED 1,262

AED 1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Greig

AED 238

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

7. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Hanna

AED 383

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

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

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

8. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Phillip

AED 191

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

9. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Marahubi Palace

catherine

AED 305

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

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

10. Habari House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Marcus

AED 303

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

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

11. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Marahubi Palace

MOMO

AED 267

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

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

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

12. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Melanie

AED 211

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Marahubi Palace

Greig

AED 527

AED 643 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

Victoria

AED 558

AED 673 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Antonio

AED 1,104

AED 1,306 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

16. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Hassan

AED 214

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

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

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

17. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Marahubi Palace

Joseph

AED 256

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

EMMANUEL

AED 339

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Marahubi Palace

Gianfranco

AED 530

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

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

20. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Marahubi Palace

Abdulmunim

AED 205

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Marahubi Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 291 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Marahubi Palace

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

AED 256

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

AED 383

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town

AED 271

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

Jafferji House

Stone Town

AED 339

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a cityscape during sunset.

A rooftop terrace with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a central decorative piece.

A living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and two blue armchairs. There are two paintings on the wall and a small wooden chest.

Horizon Palace

Stone Town

AED 216

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

AED 1,262

AED 1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A pool table in a room with a large ornate door and wall sconces.

A spacious room with a large bay window offering a view of the sea and a checkered terrace.

A poolside area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

Tembo Palace Hotel

Stone Town

AED 282

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a bed under a canopy, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a colorful rug.

A historic building with a white facade, multiple arches, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and artwork on the walls.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a wooden reception desk, and various artworks on the walls.

La Neisha Hotel Zanzibar

Stone Town

AED 110

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

Top Marahubi Palace Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Nc"

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! We enjoyed our stay at Tembo House Hotel. The staff is very agreeable and the hotel has great amenities. It was also very easy to book activities through the hotel. Highly recommended!"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

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)"

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

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

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. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

3. Emerson Spice Hotel

4. Elephantohotel

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

7. Tembo House Hotel

8. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

9. Kholle House

10. Habari House

11. Maru Maru Hotel

12. Shaba Boutique Hotel

13. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

14. Emerson on Hurumzi

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

16. Tembo B&B Apartments

17. Dhow Palace Hotel

18. Jafferji House

19. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

20. Hanaia House

Compare popular hotels close to Marahubi Palace

Hotels recommended for families near Marahubi Palace

Dhow Palace Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Jafferji House

Horizon Palace

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo Palace Hotel

La Neisha Hotel Zanzibar

Top Marahubi Palace Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo House Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Zanzibar Serena 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

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