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About the Hotel

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

Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar is about 6 km from Mbweni Ruins. Situated not far from Forodhani Park, the elegant hotel boasts spacious rooms along with a courtyard and a shared lounge available onsite.

Location

Centrally located in the Stone Town district, the hotel is a good choice for exploring Malindi, which is a 16-minute walk away. The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is a mere 450 metres away, while Hamamni Persian Baths is only 500 metres from the Dhow Palace.

The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Nakupenda Beach 4.7 km away.

- Eastern side of the island bus stop is a short way from Dhow Palace Hotel.

Rooms

There are 52 rooms with a balcony and a sitting area. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea/coffee making equipment. Bathrooms with a bathtub and a shower, also feature a hair dryer and towels for guests' extra comfort. Enjoy views of the pool, while staying at this historic hotel.

Eat & Drink

The boutique property breakfast features fresh fruits and fresh coffee. This Zanzibar hotel offers a snack bar and a restaurant serving African cuisine. The Floating Restaurant, located a 6-minute walk from this hotel, serves African cuisine to satisfy every taste.

Leisure & Business

The Dhow Palace Zanzibar boasts an outdoor pool. There is a fitness suite at the property.

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110 sq. feet 
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380 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar2300 ft
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 4.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
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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
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