DHOW PALACE HOTEL, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
Dhow Palace Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned rooms with Zanzibari-style furnishings. All include flat-screen TVs with cable channels, safes, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Most rooms have balconies facing the courtyard swimming pool, while some offer sea views of the Indian Ocean. Rooms feature private entrances, seating areas, and bathrooms with walk-in showers and mosquito nets over beds.
Dining at Dhow Palace
The hotel's restaurant serves local Zanzibari and international cuisine prepared by chefs Issa and Farida. Guests can dine in the open-air courtyard beside the pool or order room service. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views and can be booked for private suppers. The poolside bar serves drinks and snacks.
Hotel Features & Recreation
The property features a swimming pool in the central courtyard, surrounded by historical artifacts and oriental ornaments collected over centuries. The building itself dates back to 1559 and functions as a living museum. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Stone Town Location
Dhow Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Stone Town, 500 meters from the House of Wonders and 0.5 km from Stone Town's main area. Nearby landmarks include Hellen Art Gallery (0.3 km), Hamamni Persian Baths (0.5 km), and Darajani Market (1 km). The Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is also accessible from this location.
Guest Services Available
The hotel provides concierge services, babysitting, luggage storage, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Room service is available, and the staff can assist with arranging local activities. The hotel has served as a meeting point for international travelers for hundreds of years.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Beauty treatment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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