“A taste of the real Zanzibar at this rambling Stone Town palace. Rooms full of typical Zanzibari furniture and antiques, and have verandahs that overlook the rooftops and the Indian Ocean beyond. Fabulous roof top bar and restaurant. A Zanzibari romance. ”

Hotel review

Don't expect sophistication at this rambling 19th century palace in the heart of Stone Town. Full of typical Zanzibari furniture and antiques, rooms have open-air bathrooms and verandahs that overlook the rooftops and the Indian Ocean beyond. You're paying for the sheer romance of the place, from waking up with the call to prayer at first light to sipping a cocktail at the rooftop bar during sunset.

Simone Topolski
Simone Topolski Review published: 2010-02-04

Recommended for

  • Local markets

    • Stock up on fabrics, shoes, spices and other gifts in the network of alleyways.
  • Great walks

    • Explore the maze of alleys, shops and stalls of this Unesco-recognised town.
  • Museums

    • The Peace Memorial Museum is 800 m from the hotel.
  • Sailing

    • Rent a boat and sail to one of the nearby islands.
  • Restrictions on children

    • Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
  • Sights nearby

    • The Arab Fort and The People’s Palace.
  • Romantic

  • Roof terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Romantic Break

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Townhouse

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Free wifi

  • Beach nearby

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

Facilities

  • Rooms

    24 rooms in this hotel
  • Restrictions on children

    Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge is applicable.
  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Bar

  • Roof terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Adult Only

  • Sitting Room

  • Restaurant

  • Free wifi

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Stock up on fabrics, shoes, spices and other gifts in the network of alleyways.
  • Great walks

    • Explore the maze of alleys, shops and stalls of this Unesco-recognised town.
  • Museums

    • The Peace Memorial Museum is 800 m from the hotel.
  • Sailing

    • Rent a boat and sail to one of the nearby islands.
  • Sights nearby

    • The Arab Fort and The People’s Palace.

Map & Location

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