Dhow Palace Hotel

4 stars
397400 Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zanzibar 1052, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
8.2
Very good
based on 2892 reviews
2,892 reviews
Thu 11/12
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Fri 12/12
1 room, 2 guests
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£47
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Nightly total
Double room
£47
Standard Room
£50
Deluxe room
£62
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Overview

Situated in Zanzibar Town, Dhow Palace Hotel provides 4-star accommodation, as well as an indoor pool. It is ideally positioned for guests wanting to visit local attractions.

A 24-hour reception, a car rental desk and babysitting/child services are just some of the convenient services at the hotel. In sunny weather, an outdoor terrace offers a nice spot to relax.

Dhow Palace Hotel offers peaceful rooms equipped with a refrigerator and a hair dryer.

Guests staying at the hotel can sit down to a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay close when looking for a bite to eat. In the evening, guests are able to relax in the cosy lounge bar.

The area around Dhow Palace Hotel has a range of cafés and restaurants. Zanzibar International Airport is within a 10-minute drive.

8.2
Very good rating
Based on 2,892 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Dhow Palace Hotel

Thu 11/12
Fri 12/12
Double room
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£47
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1 double bed
£62
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£74
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Standard Room
2 twin beds
£50
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£54
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£61
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Deluxe room
1 king bed
£62
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£69
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£69
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Queen room
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£86
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Amenities at Dhow Palace Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Pool table
  • Scuba diving

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Child pool

Basics

  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Workspace

  • Desk

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Pool

  • Indoor pool

Reviews of Dhow Palace Hotel

8.2
Very good
2892 verified ratings
Wonderful
1351
Very good
738
Good
424
Okay
163
Fair
114
Mediocre
45
Poor
57

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and friendly service at the hotel. Many highlighted the good breakfast options available. However, some guests expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and comfort of the beds, indicating areas for improvement.
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Service10 out of 10
Location10 out of 10
Breakfast9 out of 10
Bed Comfort3.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) This is a very unique and beautiful hotel...They take care of a lot of little details. I believe it was a little pricey - but it was also during the holiday season. Some nickel and diing- too much for taxis and so forth - ut a kind and attentive staff.

Location

397400 Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zanzibar 1052

What's nearby

  • Stone Town Beach313 yd
  • Old Fort369 yd
  • Forodhani Gardens422 yd
  • House of Wonders0.3 mi
  • Slave Chambers0.3 mi
  • Stone Town0.3 mi
  • Christ Church0.4 mi
  • Livingstone's House1.1 mi
  • Nakupenda Beach2.7 mi
  • Changuu Island3.4 mi
  • Cheetah's Rock7.2 mi
  • Chumbe Island8 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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March
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£83
£62
Cheapest month to stay with an average 31% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 68% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Dhow Palace Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Dhow Palace Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and July.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Dhow Palace Hotel, plan to stay on a Saturday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Dhow Palace Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £81, while the most expensive was £81.
  • How long should you stay at Dhow Palace Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Dhow Palace Hotel

  • Where is Dhow Palace Hotel located?

    Dhow Palace Hotel is located at 397400 Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town Zanzibar, Tanzania, 0.7 miles from the centre of Zanzibar. Stone Town Beach is the closest landmark to Dhow Palace Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Dhow Palace Hotel?

    Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Dhow Palace Hotel.

  • How far is Dhow Palace Hotel from the airport?

    Dhow Palace Hotel is 4.8 miles from Zanzibar Intl. Dhow Palace Hotel is 49.2 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does Dhow Palace Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Dhow Palace Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Dhow Palace Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Dhow Palace Hotel in Zanzibar and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Dhow Palace Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Dhow Palace Hotel.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.0
0.7 mi
Zanzibar Intl
4.8 mi

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