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Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Create lifelong memories at Dhow Palace Hotel, where family adventures begin and smiles are guaranteed for every age, steps from People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace. This hotel is 3 minutes walk to Freddie Mercury Museum and 3 minutes walk to Nakupenda Beach.

Ideal for families, our rooms come with room service, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi and a flat-screen TV, rollaway beds and extra space for little ones. Conveniences include an in-room safe, wheelchair-accessibility, a phone and a desk.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 60 km.

  • Fishing nearby
  • Free full breakfast
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Hair salon
  • Pool sun loungers
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • 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
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
People's Palace Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nakupenda Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
House of Wonders - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Old Fort - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
The preferred airport for Dhow Palace Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town, 397400, Tanzania
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Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free self parking
Number of restaurants - 1
Children's pool
Number of poolside bars - 1