Dhow Palace Hotel

Property class: 4

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You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Dhow Palace Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 237
AED 309 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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A room with a checkered floor, a bed with a canopy, a small table, a chair, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall decoration.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a checkered floor, a bed with a canopy, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a chair, a table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Triple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View

A bed with a canopy, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a checkered floor, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a table with chairs, and a canopy bed.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden four-poster bed with a canopy, a red bedspread, and decorative pillows.

Annex Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a mosquito net, wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with colorful stained glass.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a red and white striped bedspread, teal pillows, and a canopy.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Presidential Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room with Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Dhow Palace Hotel is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Kidichi Spice Farm and Sea Cliff Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Masingini Forest and Shangani Beach. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Snorkeling, boat tours, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 397400

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.
    Shangani Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    8 min walk

About this property

Dhow Palace Hotel

  • Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Dhow Palace Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Dhow Palace Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, electric kettles, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dhow Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Palace Hotel?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Palace Hotel on 2 November 2026 start from AED 237, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dhow Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 one-way applies.

Where is Dhow Palace Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Marahubi Palace, People's Palace Museum, and Mbweni Ruins. Freddie Mercury Museum and St. Joseph's Cathedral are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 385 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located for a night or 2 in Stone Town. Once you are there you can walk around to see everything you need. The hotel is a nice property, the pool area and restaurant are well maintained and beautiful. The room could do with a bit of updating, we had some water coming from the window although wasn’t raining. Good place to stay, nice staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Typical Zanzibar decorated rooms. Elevator available. Good breakfast and walking distance to many places in Stone Town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a historic boutique hotel it was decent. It was kinda hard to get to for our driver. The rooms were definitely older with older furniture, dated looking bathroom, and a noticeable smell. The breakfast was convenient. As a westerner that it fine with the Hampton Inn, it wasn’t somewhere I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very happy with our stay. The room was spacious and clean, the staff very helpful and location of the hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was a godsend as it was really hot out and the pool was refreshing. The staff was great and took the time to always see how we were. The apartment was large but a little dated which probably was in tune with the charm of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Nice architecture and decoration.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Almost like a museum :) so many things to see! The rooftop terrace is fantastic. Breakfast offered many options and even eggs made to order. Location is great, everything in Stonetown is walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an upscale room and was fabulous. This hotel is part museum and the antiques and style make it interesting, staff was very friendly and the food was very good. Courtyard pool was very nice. No elevator but would recommend the upper floor rooftop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bedframe is very short so if you’re above 175cm you can’t lay straight. The staff is very kind and interior wise it’s well done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and centrally based.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic property in the middle of Stone Town

We had a great stay in this historical building. The room (especially the sheets) were clean, the building was amazing (make sure to check out the view from the roof), we enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff were great (and available 24/7). A great place to stay in Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice convenient location

The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with traditional features. Stayed in the apartment which was huge. Wish we had spent more time there. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent spot for a solo female traveler

Hotel is magical!! The staff were excellent and arranged a terrific last minute tour of stonetown. The food was great and the atmosphere and history of the building a+.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and great location in Stone Town. The breakfast and kitchen staff were amazing and very welcoming. However, we booked the Presidential Suite but were not given that room and were instead moved between lower category rooms. The issue was not properly acknowledged, and staff insisted all rooms were the same and similarly priced, which did not reflect what was advertised on Expedia. Overall, the stay did not match the booking, so I’d recommend confirming room types in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Quirky hotel in an old building with an open air central courtyard. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical building and well maintained. Pool is amazing, staff incredibly helpful and lovely. Location perfect close to everything h, walking distance but quiet and private. Willl be the p lo ace I would always stay next time I’m in Zanzibar!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort and style

Breakfast was a buffet, fruit, cereal, pastries, eggs ect.. The coffee was Zanzibar coffee, we didn't care for it, strong and flavoured. The hotel was beautiful, old antique furniture, lots of style. Refreshing pool and sunset view from the top.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel in colonial style. Renovation took place when we stayed there, and that caused noise and dirt/dust. We would stay there again if we came to Stone Town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the minute you arrive the staff is so friendly and helpful for everything. Breakfast buffet is amazing with everything from fresh omelets to samosas to fruits etc. Anything you can think of they have
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very beautiful, it has very nice decoration. Our room was exactly as in the photos, clean and beautiful. Also the staff very welcoming and ready to serve at any time. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024