Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Town


With just nine large rooms over three floors around a central covered courtyard, this hotel has a peaceful and spacious ambience. Rooms are decorated in traditional style; some have tiled Arabesque bathtubs in the room itself; others have separate private bathroom; and most have a private balcony. Staff are friendly, and the hotel also has a spa and restaurant.

For people with mobility problems this hotel has a handy location deep in the narrow streets of Stone Town but still reachable by car. However, there is no lift in the hotel.


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