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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
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep-soaking bathtub
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Executive Level | Living area
Property entrance
Located in the heart of Zanzibar, Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, manicure/pedicure, and facial at the spa or visit the nearby Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). The on-site seafood restaurant serves up delicious meals throughout the day while guests can connect to WiFi. Many have praised this hotel for its helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

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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

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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

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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

Located on the boardwalk, Zanzibar Palace Hotel is in Stone Town neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Prison Island, while House of Wonders and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights. Malindi Mosque and Slave Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing.
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Map
Kiponda area house number 831, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town

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
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Cafe &. Boutique - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Upscale hotel near Slave Market
Located close to Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), Zanzibar Palace Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site seafood restaurant, Palace Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a TV in reception
  • Massage treatment rooms, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Blackout curtains, turndown services and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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

Is Zanzibar Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Palace Hotel on 8 Oct 2025 start from AU$247.78, 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.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Palace Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Zanzibar Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Palace Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this spa hotel is steps away from Malindi Mosque and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). House of Wonders and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.

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