Zanzibar Palace Hotel

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaHouse 831 Kiponda Area, Zanzibar, Tanzania|
8.6
Great
|75 photos
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
House 831 Kiponda Area, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Free WiFi9.5
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families34%
Solo15%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Free WiFi9.5
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families34%
Solo15%
Groups7%

Boutique hotel in a 1904 historic building in Stone Town, Zanzibar

Amenities & Services

Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a tour desk that arranges exclusive cultural tours. The hotel provides airport shuttle services, laundry, and ironing for guests. A safety deposit box, lockers, and CCTV in common areas ensure security.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel has nine uniquely designed rooms that reflect Zanzibar's Arabian, Indian, and English heritage. Select suites offer private balconies with city views, and the rooftop terrace provides panoramic views of Stone Town. Each room is air-conditioned, includes a private bathroom, and features free Wi-Fi.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves local, international, and European cuisines for lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options. A complimentary full breakfast is offered daily with a buffet and made-to-order items. The bar and coffee house on site provide snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Stone Town, a 2-minute walk from the beach and near Forodhani Gardens and the House of Wonders. The Old Fort of Zanzibar and Darajani Market are within walking distance. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 miles away.

Spa & Wellness

The spa offers a range of treatments including back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, neck, and massage services. Spa and wellness center facilities include spa packages and wellness packages. Walking tours are also available for guests.

  • Building: Historic merchant house dating to 1904
  • Rooms: 9 uniquely designed suites with private balconies
  • Dining: On-site restaurant with local and international cuisine
  • Wellness: Spa with traditional Zanzibar treatments
  • Service: Personalized tours and 24-hour concierge
  • Location: Central Stone Town, 2-min walk to beach
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Dutch, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:9
Price calendar
Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Rooms and availability

Family King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Honeymoon Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Show 5 more room typesLess

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Spa & wellness center

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Spa & wellness center
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
Show all facilitiesHide facilities

Essential information about Zanzibar Palace Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 176 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 5.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

House 831 Kiponda Area, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Address
The address has been copied.
House 831 Kiponda Area, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Map view
House 831 Kiponda Area, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
100 yd
Museums
House of Wonders
100 yd
Museums
Old Fort of Zanzibar
100 yd
Museums
Sultan's Palace
100 yd
Historic Site
Stone Town
100 yd
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
100 yd
Market
Darajani Market
100 yd
Benjamin Mkapa Rd
The Peace Memorial Museum
100 yd
Church
Old Slave Market
100 yd
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
100 yd
Parks
Forodhani Park
100 yd
200 Hurumzi Street
The Zanzibar Curio shop
100 yd
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
100 yd
Kelele Square
100 yd
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
100 yd
Kiponda
100 yd
Restaurant
Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
The Seyyida Rooftop Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Mercury's Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
House of Spices
100 yd
Restaurant
Tatu Pub-Restaurant-Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
The Swahili House
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe Turquoise
100 yd
Restaurant
Baharia Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Coco de Mer
100 yd
Restaurant
Tea House Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Zenj Food Lover's
100 yd

Reviews of Zanzibar Palace Hotel

The essence·from guest reviews·past 2 years

We read 294 guest reviews so you don’t have to

One honest summary, pulled from every verified stay—no scrolling through hundreds of reviews.

Guests say: worth booking
rated 8+
4.7/ 5
46 reviews
8.6/ 10
219 reviews
4.7/ 5
11 reviews
9.0/ 10
18 reviews
Check rooms and rates
Check-in
Select date
-
Check-out
Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room