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Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Adventure hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping center, near Malindi Mosque

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Interior detail
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
The price is $160
includes taxes & fees
$131 per night
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025

Room options

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Grand Suite, Bathtub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Grand Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 517 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 743 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 721 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 518 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 518 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kiponda area house number 831, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Situated by the ocean, Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Zanzibar Town. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs, and seafood is served at Palace Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the 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
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free ferry terminal shuttle
DONE

Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1904
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

Palace Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Palace Hotel Zanzibar
Zanzibar Palace
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Stone Town
Hotel Zanzibar Palace
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Palace Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zanzibar Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Zanzibar Palace Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Zanzibar Palace Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Zanzibar Palace Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking, game viewing, and safari tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Zanzibar Palace Hotel?
Yes, Palace Restaurant offers seafood.
What's the area around Zanzibar Palace Hotel like?
Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Stone Town, a short 5-minute walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 5 minutes' walk from Slave Market.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
I had a wonderful stay at the Zanzibar Palace Hotel. The owner and staff were very nice, helpful and accommodating to my needs. The breakfast was delicious and filling. I did not even need lunch and would be good until dinner. The hotel and rooms are very beautiful and authentic, I felt like a Disney princess :)
catherine, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot in the middle of town if your in stone town it’s a perfect central location
William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very uniquely Zanzibar with an owner who goes out of the way to make you comfortable and happy. Great place to stay
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Soyoung, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property lacks personality and an identity. Seems more like a hostel than a hotel. It’s a cool building but the decor and design is non-existent and there is little energy in the place. Location is good and the airport pick up for VIP was helpful.
Eric, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly and helpful staffs.
Dennis, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is authentically decorated and very charming. The room and veranda are quite spacious and very well appointed with warm personalized details like elegantly hand written tags on the hair and body care bottles. The bed is very comfortable. Daniella is incredibly helpful. I was nervous about getting lost on my way to a dinner reservation even though it was very close. The center of town can be a bit of a maze to navigate, so she had one of her staff escort me the entire way there. She also informed me that the restaurant staff would accompany me back. After dinner, I was escorted comfortably back. The breakfast is so pleasant with a varied selection of buffet items as well as prepare to order items. Oh, and they have a really nice coffee machine that can make lattes, espresso, regular coffee, etc. it was some of the best coffee I enjoyed on the trip. I am a solo traveler in my early 60’s so I regularly interact with staff to enjoy conversations. Daniela is quite engaging, a real joy to speak with. She’s never too busy to provide a suggestion or partake in a conversation. The restaurant and bar staff were just as delightful and I even shared drink recipes with one. An incredibly great stay! I would stay here again!
Kimberly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Too old and run down. Stairs were unsafe and not level. Bed was too high. Bathroom was tiny and old. Tv didn’t work well. I didn’t like the mosquito netting around the bed.
Chrystal, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay with awesome staff.
Paul, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I've stayed in hundreds of hotel rooms across the globe of various quality and this one takes the cake for some serious malfunctions. I was prepared for unique and thought it would be a super cool place. We had the honeymoon suite. Up six very steep flights of stairs (could be charming). I had immediately asked to be shown the room. They insisted on showing us around the lobby. Seriously. I really just needed to go to pee but they had to show us the dirty couch. we make it up the 6 steep flights. Weird. They show us the bathroom. Which is up another flight of stairs and outside. It was pouring rain. Although there was a cover I peed while getting rained on. Like for real. So we leave and sightsee for a few hours. We come back and head the six flights back to our room. And we can't get in. Try unlocking it and it it kept getting relocked. From the inside. There was someone in there that kept relocking the door. Slightly off but okay. The lady for turn down service finally lets us into our own room and continues to awkwardly do not sure what. Then with us in the room she sprays crazy amounts of roach spray. Like for real. The room has a sheen of roach spray that is settling all over it and us. Completely nauseated by the smell and the process. Unbelievable. I called down and asked them to find us a cab. To be fair to the hotel I didn't complain. I just wanted out. since I didn't touch one thing I asked for partial refund. They said no. Stay at the Hyatt.
Lisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

It was totally the opposite of what we expected certainly not 4 star. Misold
veronica, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Khrystine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Property and staff were nice. Getting to the hotel is difficult. Roads leading to property aren’t much wider than a car width.
Thomas, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Boutique hotel in center of Stone Town
Great stay in the center of Stone Town. The building is unique with an interesting history and every room has a slightly different vibe. Our room has a balcony to the busy street below and an in-room large bath/shower. All of the staff were very friendly and gave maximum effort to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
Perry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing character, this. Hotel has a charm that totally enhanced my stay and out in context where I was and the history. The staff - omg so courteous and helpful, in all my travels I have not experienced more genuine hospitality
Rob, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Priscilla, 6-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old building with charm. Very friendly and helpful staff.
nicholas, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed the traditional Cousy nature it has. I did not like the fact it doesn’t have ramp access at the entrance and no elevator… UNESCO prevented that I understand but it makes it family unfriendly
Samuel, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Suzannah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed at dozens of hotels throughout Africa, and this is my new favorite! We loved every part of it…the bed, bath, beauty, ambiance, food, wine, staff, and owner! The room had all the amenities we needed, the bed was exceptionally comfortable, the location in the heart of stone town is superb, and the breakfast delicious! We have already booked our next stay.
Stanley, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were some of the nicest people I have ever met. Friendly, genuine and helpful! I can not say enough good things about the people who work at Zanzibar palace The location was within walking distance of everything we wanted, the breakfast was excellent
Christopher, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place with very friendly staff
Great place with traditional touch and top location. Right in the heart of stone town. Very friendly and helpful, always happy to help. Would definitely stay again. I had a room with balcony which was very nice to watch the sun come up in the morning and see people go about their daily lives in stone town. Fantastic way to experience the real Zanzibar.
Fahmy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very friendly. If the room had a small table for Laptop work I would be happier.
Takashi, 3-night trip
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