Dhow Palace Hotel, Zanzibar

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About the Hotel

P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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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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Dhow Palace Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room Pool View
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
Apartment City View Annex
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Bathtub
Single Room Pool View
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Bathtub
Standard Double Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Dhow Palace Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
  • Locker room
  • 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

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Beauty treatment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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Dhow Palace Hotel Location

P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Historic Site
Stone Town
1100 ft
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
1400 ft
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
1500 ft
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
700 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1200 ft
Park
Forodhani Park
1900 ft
Kelele Square
700 ft
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
200 ft
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
1400 ft
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
1600 ft
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
1600 ft
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
1800 ft
Marahubi Palace
1900 ft
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
200 ft
Shangani
300 ft
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
1800 ft
Church
Christ Church
1900 ft
Hurumzi Street
2000 ft
Vuga
600 ft
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
1900 ft
Restaurants
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
200 ft
76 Shangani Street
Stone Town Cafe
400 ft
Kenyatta Road Shangani River
Al Johari
300 ft
116 Shangani
Lazuli
500 ft
Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793
Africa house Chinese restaurant
500 ft
Shangani Street
Travellers Cafe
700 ft
Kelele Square
Odyssey
600 ft
Pipalwadi Street
Masa Japanese Restaurant
600 ft
Kenyatta Rd. 1st Floor Shanghani Post Office
Abyssinian Maritim Ethiopian Traditional Restaurant
800 ft
Vuga Round about
Getting around
City Centre
Zanzibar9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)12 min  ·  4.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 12:00-22:00
Check-out
from 05:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Dhow Palace serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Hindi, Swahili
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
52

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