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Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

Highlights

- Owner run and managed
- Central Stone Town location
- Friendly service
- Individually decorated rooms

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Overview

Tucked away in the side streets of Stone Town and only a short walk to the sea front, the Zanzibar Palace Hotel has been lovingly restored by a Dutch couple. With just 9 rooms set over three floors, this boutique hotel offers fantastic service in a charming and unique setting.

Each room has been individually decorated with a fusion of Arabic and Indian styles and is furnished with high quality fittings, many of which are antique. Despite the traditional feel of the hotel, the rooms all come with air-conditioning, fans, and mod cons including cable TV and DVD. There are 2 luxury rooms, 5 suites and 2 luxury top floor palace suites, one of which has an open air bathroom on the rooftop. Less suitable for younger or larger families, this is a perfect choice for a couple travelling with an older child looking to stay somewhere sophisticated. For families the Grand Suite Kijani (double bed + wide single bed), Grand Suite Shaba (double bed + wide single bed) and Palace Suite Sherali (double bed) are a good option. And for those wanting separate room they are all in close proximity and can be divided up on one floor.

Hotel services include a restaurant (superb dinner available by prior arrangement), an Arabic lounge bar, internet service, and 24 hour room service.

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Average Rating

based on 540 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • We had such a good holiday. You did a fantastic job!

    The house in Marrakesh was ridiculous. We effectively had it to ourselves. The accommodation was borderline palatial.

    I actually think that the time we had in Marrakesh was sufficient. We could potentially have done a day by a pool but I think we’d done enough souk-ing by the end of Day Two.

    The hotel in the mountains was a shade more rustic than I was expecting, but all great fun. Stunning views. The guide / mule / cook team were excellent and our guide (Hassan) tailored the treks to our capabilities well. He was superb, and really made an effort with the kids. The second and third day of trekking were particularly good. Such an adventure for the kids.

    All the logistics worked seamlessly. Every aspect went like clockwork. Top marks. The advice on tipping was also much appreciated (I hate thinking that I’m getting mugged off or am potentially not giving enough…).

    From my seven-year-old son:

    I thought it was GREAT. The food was amazing and the culture was very interesting. My favourite bit was scrambling up rocks in the Atlas Mountains.

    In retrospect, I’d probably do the trip in reverse. Flopping on the roof terrace after the rigours of the mountains would have been even more satisfying.

    MissingHenry O reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 05 June 2025

  • We had an extraordinary time. It was magical and we couldn't hav asked or hoped for more. Thank you both so much for all of your time and assistance.

    MissingEmma M reviewing Best of Botswana for Families on 18 November 2024

  • We had an amazing experience - absolutely loved it.
    Mohamed and Said were great and very patient especially with me going downhill - was quite nervous about the scree slopes and paths.

    Will be a trip we remember forever

    MissingMaritta B reviewing Atlas Valleys & Villages Trek - Value on 11 November 2024

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