Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Absolutely wonderful hotel with the most helpful staff! Would stay there again in a heartbeat. We stayed in a suite that was spacious, very comfortable and luxurious bed and super clean. Only thing worth being aware of is that the hotel like several others in Stone Town has several floors but no elevator so difficult for those who have trouble with stairs.

A very traditional hotel of historical importance to Stone town with many of the original features preserved. The staff were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome. Breakfast was delicious and there was a cozy bar area for drinks in the evening. We were lucky enough to have the room at the top with a roof terrace where we loved watching the busy port activities. I highly recommend a stay here in the heart of the old city with easy access to all the sights.

Wonderfully friendly staff and a nice breakfast. It's a tradeoff between soundproofing, climate control, elevators, etc. and the ambiance of a traditional residence in the heart of Stone Town.

This quaint hotel is nestled in Stone Town a few minutes walk from the coast. When you enter you will be knocked off your feet by the attention to detail from the owner, her staff and the lovely rooms and service. This hotel is by far one of the best places I have visited (and I have seen a lot). We left early and got a breakfast pack to take with us. We went on a trip and the hotel packed towels and water for us. This hotel simply caters for the individual and will make your stay very memorable. The rooms and the bathroom are amazing and a must-stay if you visit Zanzibar and Stone Town. This is a hidden gem in this old town, and a must-stay for any traveller. BTW breakfast was made to order and excellent variety.

Beautiful historic hotel with air conditioning, professional kind service and a perfect location to walk around Stone Town. The owner is very helpful & resourceful to make your stay comfortable with restaurant recommendations & delicious breakfast buffet. Enjoy!

located in the historic center but close to sea boarding and main attractions, this small hotel is a precious jewel.|the reeds resume over the centuries, but are equipped with all comforts (only the minibar is absent) and offer guests spaces however great and absolute cleanliness. we stayed in the room with a huge bathroom with oriental flavor.|thanks to the staff and management for welcome and always smiling courtesy

We stayed one night at the Zanzibar Palace Hotel in Stone Town before transferring to a beach resort. I wish we had stayed longer! It is a small hotel, but so charming and the staff were excellent - friendly, helpful, cheerful and welcoming. The room and bed were comfortable, the food excellent and the location was perfect for adventuring in Stone Town. It has an exotic old world charm.

My husband and I, along with our two grown daughters, absolutely loved our four-night stay at the Zanzibar Palace Hotel. Instead of staying in a cookie-cutter hotel with dozens of other travelers, we enjoyed the charm of this ancient merchant house, its tranquility, location and wonderful staff. ||Daniela runs a wonderful operation. We opted for their reasonably priced airport pick-up service that brought us straight to the hotel in the narrow streets of Stone Town. The rooms were as charming as they appear in the pictures. (The stairs were not a problem for us – but it would be an issue for someone with mobility issues.) I loved that we were “in the city” and not near a bunch of large tourist hotels. I also appreciated the hands-on lovely service by the staff – notably Roderick and Lulu. At one point, Roderick personally accompanied me to a nearby pharmacy so that I could get proper medication for an allergic reaction. You can tell that the staff is like a “family” – and that they appreciate one another.||We started each morning with free coffee or tea delivered to our room, followed by a delicious breakfast (served by Elizabeth and another wonderful friendly staff member) in the dining area. On the first day, we simply enjoyed walking around Stone Town and seeing some of the sights and sounds of this fascinating city. We also walked around the neighboring streets at night to find restaurants and shops. We later signed up with Daniela and Roderick to take a walking tour of the city (highly recommend, especially the slave market), as well as two customized day-trips where we could explore the northern part of the island (Spice Tour, Portuguese ruins, beach) as well as the southern portion of the island. The Jozani forest tour was amazing. All of the reasonably-priced tours allowed us to tour as a family -- and not with a large group. We appreciated having the opportunity to see and experience areas other than the beach resorts. Daniela also facilitated our taking the ferry (and, upon her recommendation, paid for the slightly higher business class) over to Dar Es Salaam at the end of our stay.||I would absolutely stay again at the Zanzibar Palace Hotel and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys boutique hotels. Many thanks to Daniela and her wonderful team.