Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Hotel · Mjini

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Hotel · Mjini

831 Jamatini Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Highlights

Historic hotel with friendly staff, delicious breakfast, and spa

831 Jamatini Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania Get directions

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Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Stone Town, Zanzibar - Explore & Book

"This boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town was once a ruin. Now it has been transformed into a palace worthy of a spice-trading Sultan. The tall thin building wraps around an atrium, with just 3 rooms on each of its 3 floors. At the top are 2 superb suites, with al fresco bathrooms and private decks overlooking the town's ramshackle roofscape. The other 7 bedrooms are no less magical, combining antique furniture, Persian rugs, colourful silks and locally-crafted four-posters to regal, Arabic-Indian effect.But it's the friendly multilingual owner Frans and his manager who bring it all together with their tireless personal service: rescuing guests from papaasi (touts), doing late night airport runs and generally making everyone feel instantly at home. French-style dinners are served in their cosy restaurant, shopping or diving trips are easily planned, there's a small spa and the enthusiastic staff keep the house dhow-shape. Highs The stylish and tasteful interiors showcase Zanzibari and Arabic craftsmanship, with luxurious modern touchesThe hugely helpful and hands-on hosts make it feel more like a home than a hotelThe generous breakfasts include grapefruit, eggs, cheese and real coffeeIt's conveniently placed for shopping, boat trips, taxis and town tours Lows Expect some street noise - Stone Town is a busy and bustling little place and you are right in the middle of itThere's no pool to relax by, though that's what the east coast is forIt's quite expensive, but there's a high level of detail and service and the 2 Luxury Rooms are a little cheaperThe stairs are steep, especially leading up to the Palace and Honeymoon Suites on the top floor" - Rachel Hamada

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Lindernmbr2

Google

I spent a great week there. The room was charming and roomy with a loveseat in the sitting area. No elevator, it is an old UNESCO building. No problem though, they happily and promptly carried my big bag up and down, delivered tea, and generally ran up and down for me whenever. You can order a full American breakfast or get cereal, fruit, yogurt, etc from a small buffet. The coffee waitress made excellent coffee!

draqamshui

Google

Stone town in Zanzibar was an excellent place to visit and we spent 3 days and visited the fort and the museum and had a boat trip. We walked around the stone town and we had lunch and dinner in different restaurant. |The weather was cool and beautiful and found people to be friendly and very safe to walk around

G3881VGkarinag

Google

I really enjoyed my stay at Zanzibar Palace Hotel and appreciated the warm hospitality of its friendly owner. The breakfast was wonderful, and the charming décor made me feel like a princess. Getting lost and finding my way again through the city’s alleys was such a lovely experience, and the hotel is also a great starting point for visiting Prison Island.|

wellesley82

Google

I have been meaning to write this review for over a year now. My husband and I were very much looking forward to visiting Stone Town in Zanzibar. Pre arrival communication was fantastic. We booked a walking tour through the hotel which couldn’t have been better. We also had arranged airport transfers - again a seamless experience. Unfortunately while we were there my mother declined significantly and I felt an urgent need to return home as soon as possible. I truly cannot overstate how kind and tremendously helpful the owner and manager were in helping us make the arrangements to leave early. Both spent a significant amount of time helping me with logistics and it made an upsetting situation so much more manageable. My mother unfortunately did end up dying a month later and life has been hectic since but I do want to share that this hotel is run by the kindest people. I’m forever grateful.

RetiredWorldTraveler

Google

We spent a few days here after our Tanzanian safari, and loved the place. It's about 200 years old, but our room was renovated recently and reminiscent of a sultan's palace! The bed was huge and comfortable, the tub was enormous and also had a great shower and our balcony overlooking the city was a pleasant addition. The service was impeccable, including one of the staff who went to the market to find an item for my wife that she had broken, we could not believe that she was successful! The breakfast buffet was great and filling, and the menu for dinner was very good. The location is the best, right in the middle of everything and just steps away from the markets. It was a great stay and we can't recommend it enough.

Lisasanson

Google

Excellent location, facilities, food, service, staff etc. Manager & staff were extremely helpful & easy to work with. The view of the sunset from the room on the top floor was mind blowing. Location right in the heart of stone town was convenient & really special to be immersed in it.

ZinnLondon

Google

You can’t fault the service, really nice people, accommodating and friendly. The hotel does feel tired though. Toilet seat was very stained - but room spotlessly clean. Sheets were very rough, no bedside lights. One light clipped onto the bed frame didn’t work. |Also worth noting the plugs are European not UK (like everywhere else we stayed in Zanzibar & Pemba).||We feel it was expensive for what it is.

Fredrikstegen

Google

We loved staying at Zanzibar Palace Hotel. The staff is amazing and always friendly. We stayed at the honeymoon suite and that is probably the best hotel room in whole Zanzibar. We definitely recommend staying here if you go to Stone Town!