Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Zanzibar
About the Hotel
Rooms
Zanzibar Palace Hotel, situated in a historical building dating back to 1904 in Stone Town, offers nine rooms, each uniquely decorated with a mix of Arabian, Indian, and English designs. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, ceiling fan, digital safe box, LCD flat-screen cable television, and in-house phone. Bathrooms provide high-pressure (hot) water, mosquito nets, and bathrobes. Some rooms have balconies with city views, while suites feature separate living rooms and rooftop sun decks. Select suites include a bathtub, shower, double washing basin, and separate toilet.
Dining Options
The hotel offers a full breakfast from 08:00 to 10:00, including fruits, fresh juices, cereals, cheeses, cold cuts, home-baked bread, cookies, bacon, eggs, beans, sausages, omelets, and pancakes. The chef prepares dishes using fresh ingredients, offering international food and local specialties with seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. Guests can request the 'Swahili experience,' featuring local cuisine. Coffee is made from freshly ground local Tanzanian plantations. The bar offers teas, coffee, drinks, sodas, local beers, wines, and cocktails.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel provides spa treatments, including traditional Swahili massages with warm Zanzibar spices, coconut oil and sugar body scrubs, and hand/feet treatments with nail care, cream massage, and polish. Tours can be arranged with experienced guides and drivers, including Stone Town city tours, Prison Island trips to see giant tortoises and coral reefs, spice tours, dolphin tours in Kizimkazi fishing village, and Jozani Forest tours to see Red Colobus Monkeys and the Chwaka Bay Mangrove Swamp.
Location & Transportation
Located in the old center of Stone Town in Kiponda, the Zanzibar Palace Hotel is accessible by car to the 'big tree' parking lot. Landmarks nearby include the Old Fort of Zanzibar (0.5 km), Stone Town (0.5 km), Sultan's Palace (0.5 km), Darajani Market (0.5 km), Hamamni Persian Baths (0.5 km), House of Wonders (0.5 km), Old Dispensary (0.3 km), Forodhani Park (0.5 km) and Marahubi Palace (0.3 km). Kisauni Airport is 10 km away. Taxis are available at the 'big tree,' or the hotel can arrange a private driver.
Hotel Services
Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers a bar for relaxation, serving teas, coffee, and cocktails. The hotel can arrange personalized tours with experienced guides and drivers to various attractions, including Stone Town and Prison Island. Additional services include a traditional Swahili massage and body scrubs using local spices and coconut oil. Breakfast is served daily from 08:00 to 10:00. Restaurant staff will bring buffet items to the table.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- 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
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
