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Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Adventure Zanzibar Town hotel connected to a shopping centre, within walking distance of House of Wonders

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Zanzibar Palace Hotel

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | View from room
Property entrance
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Overview of Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Kiponda area house number 831, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationSlave Market5 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Fort6 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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Grand Suite, Bathtub

Grand Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 69 sq m
  • 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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 67 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 WiFi 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 - 3 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • Slave Market - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Old Fort - 6 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 5 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 6 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 5 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse - 3 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Adventure Zanzibar Town hotel connected to a shopping centre, within walking distance of House of Wonders
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 tour or ticket assistance 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 DVD players and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. 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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

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

  • DVD player
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the boardwalk

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

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1904
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

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
For more details, 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 25 per vehicle (one way)

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Palace Hotel on 30 Apr 2024 start from NZ$207.39, 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.

Zanzibar Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Hermantown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fahmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. If the room had a small table for Laptop work I would be happier.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anouska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location-within walking distance of Darjani Market and Freddie Mercury’s house. The staff was attentive and helpful. The room I stayed in was huge and clean. It was 3 flights up but they help you with your luggage. They offer spa services which is done in a hotel suite. The massage I had was terrific. My only regret is I didn’t have more time there.

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night and wish we stayed longer. Staff very friendly breakfast was delicious. Also included free pick up from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire room was filthy. Beds had mites and we started itching as soon as we laid down. The room was sprayed with pesticides and they kept the room closed which caused us to have difficulty breathing and respiratory distress. The odor of the pesticides were clearly present. In over 30 years and 65 countries, by far the worst hotel I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Think before you book anything central stone town.
No yea or coffee facilities in room, Not enough change at reception to take cash to pay for things with USD, even though all prices were in USD. Chef did not know what a Caesar salad was, despite it being on the limited menu. I was served toast cut into squares, with lettuce (no dressing whatsoever) and two boiled eggs cut in half. That as it, nothing else at all as part of the Caesar salad. There is no lift and the top floor is 6 flights of steep stairs, not too much of a challenge for me. But worth keeping in mind. The noise from the infant school next door at 630am wakes you. You can hear everything on the streets around you, despite being on the top floor. And the various local Mosques broadcast the calling prayer VERY loudly as per their schedule. The bed was comfy, tv very limited and aircon very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023