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About the Hotel

P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow Palace Hotel features a historical building from 1559 alongside 30 air-conditioned accommodations. This 4-star Zanzibar hotel offers a swimming pool, restaurant, and rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Dhow Palace Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen cable televisions, free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, water heaters, hair dryers, and safes. Most of the accommodations include balconies overlooking the interior courtyard and swimming pool.

Dining Options

Dhow Palace Hotel's restaurant serves a variety of local Zanzibari and international cuisine, and a private supper can be arranged on the rooftop terrace. Guests can also dine in the open-air interior courtyard by the swimming pool.

Leisure & Services

The hotel boasts a swimming pool and offers concierge services, alongside babysitting for families. The historical ambiance provides a unique cultural experience, showcasing furniture and art from centuries past.

Location & Transportation

Dhow Palace Hotel is conveniently located 1640.4 ft from the House of Wonders and near various cultural landmarks, such as Stone Town and the Old Dispensary. Public transportation options include nearby bus stops and the Darajani Daladala Terminus.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room Pool View

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2 persons

35 m²

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2 Single beds

Pool view

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Apartment City View

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2 persons

35 m²

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1 Double bed

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Bathtub

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Single Room Pool View

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2 persons

10 m²

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1 Single bed

Pool view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Zanzibar700 m

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ) 7.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
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

P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

City landmarks

Landmark

Old Dispensary

950 m

Museum

House of Wonders

670 m

Museum

Sultan's Palace

640 m

Market

Darajani Market

830 m

Landmark

The Peace Memorial Museum

700 m

Church

Old Slave Market

680 m

Landmark

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

610 m

Landmark

Kiponda

910 m

Landmark

Malindi Mosque

700 m

Landmark

Slave Chambers

650 m

Nearby

Historic Site

Stone Town

320 m

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

420 m

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

440 m

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

210 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

360 m

Park

Forodhani Park

550 m

Kelele Square

210 m

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

40 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

400 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

480 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

470 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

540 m

Marahubi Palace

570 m

Zanzibar

Tippu Tip's House

50 m

Shangani

80 m

Hurumzi St

Shree Shiv Shakti Temple

540 m

Church

Christ Church

560 m

Hurumzi Street

590 m

Vuga

160 m

P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar

Imani Zuberi

570 m

Restaurants

Pagoda Chinese Restaurant

50 m

76 Shangani Street

Stone Town Cafe

110 m

Kenyatta Road Shangani River

Al Johari

90 m

116 Shangani

Lazuli

140 m

Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793

Africa house Chinese restaurant

130 m

Shangani Street

Travellers Cafe

200 m

Kelele Square

Odyssey

170 m

Pipalwadi Street

Masa Japanese Restaurant

160 m

Kenyatta Rd. 1st Floor Shanghani Post Office

Abyssinian Maritim Ethiopian Traditional Restaurant

240 m

Vuga Round about

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