Overview
Dhow Palace, with its Arabian archways, authentic Zanzibari antiques and ornate ornaments, was originally an Omani mansion dating back to the 1870s. It is certainly one of the best hotels in Stone Town. A beautiful hand-carved door studded with brass knobs welcomes you into the modest reception area. The atmosphere inside this hotel is tranquil and relaxed which is a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the Stone Town streets.  There are also plenty of restaurants in Stone Town if you want to go out for some serious wining and dining.

Accommodation
• The 17 bedrooms are tastefully furnished with Zanzibari antiques and Persian carpets.

• The rooms have en-suite bathrooms are interesting, with blue tiled sunken stone baths which have hand-held showers.

• Balconies in the rooms overlook an attractive courtyard with palms and creepers.

• You have the convenience of an air conditioner, television, telephone, mini-bar and hairdryer.

Facilities
• There is open-walled restaurant furnished with dark wood and marble tables and regal red-backed chairs.

• A central courtyard with a water fountain, makuti-thatch chairs and palm fronds provides a deliciously cool haven in the heat of the day.

• The recently built swimming pool in the main courtyard gives guests a perfect setting to enjoy a cocktail and relax away from the crowds.

Activities
• The hotel has long beach on the front where many like to make use it for swimming or sunbathing.

• Half and full day excursions to Prison Island tour and Jozani Forest tour. Take the historical Stone Town tour or the Spice tour.

• Swimming, diving and snorkling at nearby beaches.

Dining
.• Breakfast in the newly built restaurant on the rooftop is a treat.

.• For lunch and dinner, it serves a variety of seafood, as well as local and international cuisine. You have panoramic views over Stone Town on the ocean.