Property Location Located in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), Dhow Palace Hotel is minutes from Hamamni Persian Baths and Marahubi Palace. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Shangani Beach and Old Fort.
Room
Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 60 km. Read More
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DOUBLE POOL VIEW
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DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEW
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Room Presidential
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Room DELUXE
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Room DELUXE POOL VIEW
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Room GARDEN VIEW
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Room SEA VIEW
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Room POOL VIEW
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Room TWO BEDS
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Room CITY VIEW
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SUITE Presidential
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DELUXE SEA VIEW
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SEA VIEW
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SUITE LUXURY SEA VIEW
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TRIPLE STANDARD
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TRIPLE CITY VIEW
CITY VIEW
CITY VIEW
TWIN STANDARD
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TWIN POOL VIEW
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dining
Dining Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in a pool view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. Read More
Pricing
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Dhow Palace Hotel. Our calendar search tool allows you to view holiday prices at Dhow Palace Hotel for different days within each month so that you can find the cheapest price at Dhow Palace Hotel for your requirements. Our calendar search displays Dhow Palace Hotel holiday prices upto 11 months in advance. If you want to book Dhow Palace Hotel further in advance, we can book Zanzibar holidays at Dhow Palace Hotel in 2026 and 2027. For all Zanzibar 2026 holidays and Zanzibar 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Dhow Palace Hotel. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Dhow Palace Hotel. Our Dhow Palace Hotel holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Zanzibar holidays at Dhow Palace Hotel in 2026 and 2027. For all Dhow Palace Hotel 2026 holidays and Dhow Palace Hotel 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
Location
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers. Read More
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Reviews
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Rating
923 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
tedwarddavenport
As good as ever, if not better.
The Dhow Palace is a historic building in the heart of Stonetown and a 15 minute walk to almost anywhere in the old centre of the city, less if you don’t get lost. I have stayed there twice before...
Daniel A
Very nice accommodation!!!
Very nice hotel in the center of the old town, spacious and very clean rooms, nickel pool. Very nice staff and excellent breakfast. We highly recommend. We stayed there 2 nights in January 2025. We...
KHATRI_TANZANIA
Very nice location in Zanzibar
Hotel very conveniently located at Shangani, walking distance to Forodhani gardens, room was clean and very big, it had antique furniture so those who love antique things can love that, overall...
