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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 Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ₹6,719
₹8,685 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Single Room

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
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, City View

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
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Presidential Double Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room with Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located near the beach, Dhow Palace Hotel is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood 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. Snorkelling, 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
Map
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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    6 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    8 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town
    4 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 sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and ATM/banking services
    • Free newspapers, concierge services and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Dhow Palace Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Full-sized fridge/freezers, electric kettles and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Palace Hotel on 29 Aug 2026 start from ₹6,719, 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 at Dhow Palace Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 away 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 selected 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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