Zanzibar Palace Hotel

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Ana_Carol_Barreto

5/5Tripadvisor· a month ago

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a charming boutique property set within a beautifully restored merchant house in the heart of Stone Town. The building is full of character, and every room has its own unique style and atmosphere.|We stayed in Arabica, on the top floor, and absolutely loved it. The room was spacious, the bed very comfortable, and everything was spotlessly clean.|The service throughout our stay was exceptional. Daniela’s attention to detail is remarkable—you can see her thoughtful touch in every corner of the hotel. Iddi, Lulu and Jamila were fantastic as well; from check‑in to breakfast and everything in between, they made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.|We also enjoyed the hotel’s happy hour, which offered a great selection of wine and spirits. Our daughter especially loved the fresh juices.|Daniela helped us organise a tour to Nakupenda and Prison Island, and also assisted with confirming details for a spice farm visit we had arranged before arriving. |Overall, Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a warm, character‑filled place with outstanding service. We would happily stay here again.

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ruthhJ5352JZ

5/5Tripadvisor· a month ago

A charming hotel with a wonderful staff and on-site owner dedicated to making my stay exceptional. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. I had wonderful meals - the chef is great - and a heavenly massage. I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay here again.

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Trip.com Member

4.5/5Trip.com· a year ago

The location is at the quiet side if the Stone Town. Due to it is situated inside a small alley, the directions could be quite complicated and we were lost several times to head back to the hotel. Despite being assured that it's safe, we were tapped by few mischievous children when we passed by a school near the hotel. That said, the room and hotel itself was great. We particularly enjoyed the breeze at the open air loft, where we could view the sea and ships from far away. It was indeed relaxing. The historical bed and bath in the room made the experience so unique. The only downside was there was insufficient of hot water for the bath. The breakfast wise was in fact the best we had in Tanzania, not to mention the impeccable hospitality provided by the staff there. Special shout out to the helpful staff who assisted us with our luggage during check in and out. Bear in mind on the steep staircase up to the room and inside the room to the loft. It might not be suitable for those who have knee problem, as you literally need to climb up and down everytime to the washroom. Otherwise, it was quite a memorable stay.

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Tripp Gorman

5/5Google· 3 months ago

What a cute boutique motel. We were only there for one night, but we got the experience. It felt like an Indiana Jones hotel room. Really cool. They have good AC in the bedrooms. The breakfast is good, no complaints. It’s very small and just be prepared for that. No resort buffet, if that’s your thing.. You can easily walk anywhere in Stone Town from there. The staff were super kind. This is interesting, doors are a big deal in Stone Town. The nicer the door, generally the nicer the place.

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JoseM29614

5/5Tripadvisor· 2 months ago

The hotel is nice, as long as you don't mind (we did not) going up and down the stairs if you are given a room on the upper floors...We were given the Arabian room (3rd floor), and once you got there you had a clear view of Stone Town roof tops. The accommodation was right, not a lot of ammenities, but ok. |The Forodhani is just 10 minutes walking distance, so it makes the hotel quite convenient.|Daniela, the lady in charge, was really close, friendly and helpful; we just spent one night there and it looked like we have known her ages! Grazie tante, Daniela. The staff was nice and friendly, as well.|A very good option if you are planning a stay in Stone Town

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abigailfaitha

4/5Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is actually really nice for a boutique hotel. Though it only has nine rooms, they are quite spacious and comfortable. Though very rarely power does go off so at night it's dark. But the staff provide lights so it is not pitch black. The food is nice as well. Though the breakfast pancakes were not my favourite ever. I recommend it to anyone who likes cozy spacious rooms and nice staff.

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E8646JSbk

5/5Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

This boutique hotel was just charming! Prior to my arrival, every time I had questions, Daniela was responsive; the same was true while in country. The location was excellent. The owner (Daniela) and the staff were incredibly attentive and informative. Private tours were offered at a reasonable price—and each was excellent including the tour guide and driver. I arranged for a hotel transfer and it was smooth. As Daniela promised, a driver with my name met me upon arrival to Tanzania. The power in the area went out a couple of times during my visit (which was beyond the hotel’s control but impacted the hotel). Once was in the morning (but breakfast wasn’t really impacted except for the coffee machine wasn’t available due to the outage, so I had instant—which was just fine.) After returning in the evening, the power was out again, but the front desk kindly provided a lantern—all was good! Still due to any inconvenience, Daniela graciously provided a complementary hotel transfer upon departure. The breakfast (included in the rate) was excellent. The food was well prepared and delicious. My absolute favorite was the ginger tea which I often had more than once a day (over the course of my four night stay). On my final day, I was searching for a specific item to purchase before departing. Daniela graciously helped connect me to a nearby shop that had it. That shop owner was kind and his prices were reasonable. I highly recommended the Zanzibar Palace Hotel. My only hesitance was the price--which I thought was a little high for the more charming and rustic setting. That said, when you factor in the delicious breakfast (included in the rate) and the fact that Zanzibar is a high tourist destination, I am sure the cost is commensurate with other nearby hotels on the island. Thank you, Daniela and staff, for a lovely and memorable stay! Your personal touches and attentiveness truly made my stay and visit enjoyable!

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Trond Helstrup Poulsen

5/5Google· 8 months ago

This was the second time we stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel. We had the joy of staying in the Dunia Suite at the top floor - which was Superb, both times. The room is amazing, with a top-floor bathroom that is out of this world. A breezy, open room with a large bathtub and sunbeds on a small patio looking over the city. The staff is most accommodating and the food is excellent. All in all, this is a recommendation - stay here for at least one night, whenever you are in Zanziber.