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Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Central Zanzibar Town hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Malindi Mosque

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Interior detail
Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep-soaking bathtub
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level | Living area
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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Kiponda area house number 831, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Suite, Bathtub

Grand Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 67 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 69 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Palace Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, connected to a shopping centre and within steps of Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Palace Restaurant, serves seafood and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include House of Wonders and Christ Church Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Central Zanzibar Town hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Malindi Mosque
Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Zanzibar Palace Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1904
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Palace Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Palace Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$280.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Yep, Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Zanzibar Palace Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.

What makes Zanzibar Palace Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zanzibar Palace Hotel.

Does Zanzibar Palace Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.