Reviews of Dhow Palace Hotel
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39 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Dhow Palace Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
We were upgraded to a fantastic rooftop suite for our second night.
Staff really helpful in letting me use the phone to call the Azanzi about a lost shirt and to reconfirm our flights.
Beautiful hotel antiques." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
"A delightful hotel"
We did have an evening meal at the hotel which was a bit to be desired and only had 1 breakfast (we were only there for 2 nights) again nothing special.
The hotel is in a good location and is a few steps away from the Africa House Hotel in which you can have drinks on the balcony and watch the sunset. (Drinks very pricey though) Overall this hotel is pleasant and we did like the decor." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
Beautiful and cold pool!" See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
The pool is really pretty and shady and was a godsend - it was so hot and humid when we arrived, compared to Arusha/Kilimanjaro area. I would definitely recommend people choose hotels in Stonetown with pool!" See all these reviews: 2n in Zanzibar
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
Although the service was less personal to that of other smaller lodges that we stayed in, it was still very good.
On our departure day we had to leave very early, yet the hotel's chef gladly prepared for us breakfast to take with us.
It is a good value for money option in Stone Town." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
"Good location for seeing Stone Town"
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
We also took the opportunity to take in a Spice Tour and trip to Prison Island that we had Fisherman Tours organise for us (as they were conducting the transfer to Stone Town from Fumba). These were fine although I didn't feel that at US$ 138 they represented good value for money. As a small example, at the Spice Farm the cost for pouches of spices were 3 times those in one of the smartest Stone Town souvenir shops! That said, it was pleasant to have a dedicated driver and guides. Our Fisherman Tours pick up the following morning was late in arriving although not much - and we made our flight from Zanzibar airport with ample time to spare." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
Dhow Palace had great original character and very helpful staff but did seem a little tired in places. We did not eat main food here as we preferred to use Forodhani Gardens but did have breakfast which was fine but limited in places - there was fresh fruit but there was no fresh coffee opiton and the fruit juices seemed to be made from concentrates and sweetened." See all these reviews: 4n in Zanzibar
"Dhow Palace Hotel review"
Not really got a problem with the place, but our room faced onto the street which was pretty noisy especially because Ramadam had just started. Also the room was well hot at night and the air con unit sounded like one of the safari jeeps, which I suppose drowned out the noise from street level.
The rooms were quite quirky and had some funky antiques in there. Mosquito net had a few holes in though.
Top location right in the middle of Stone Town. But didn't really stay there long enough to use all the facilites etc. Staff seemed very friendly though.
Breakfast wasn't much cop, but I suppose we had been spoilt at Pongwe where they were top drawer." See all these reviews: 9n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
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