Dhow Palace

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The 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 The rooms are spacious luxuriously appointed and the service is impressively friendly

A beautiful hand-carved door studded with brass knobs welcomes you into the modest reception area 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 atmosphere inside this hotel is tranquil and relaxed which is a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the Stone Town streets

They have recently built a stunning swimming pool in the main court yard so guests have a perfect setting to enjoy a cocktail and relax away from the crowds Tembo and Dhow Palace are owned by the same group who follow the Muslim code of not serving alcohol Only a few hotels still operate by these strict Muslim laws and we respect their decision to follow their beliefs even at the loss of a great deal of income It s not really a problem for guests as there are plenty of pubs and cafes close by There are also plenty of restaurants in Stone Town if you want to go out for some serious wining and dining

The Rooms The 17 bedrooms are tastefully furnished with Zanzibari antiques and Persian carpets Some rooms have traditional four-poster beds with painted headboards others have brass beds 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

The en-suite bathrooms are interesting with blue tiled sunken stone baths which have hand-held showers similar to the characterful ones at Emerson and Green

We have always found the rooms at Dhow Palace clean tidy and well maintained

Breakfast in the newly built restaurant on the rooftop is a treat This open-walled restaurant is furnished with dark wood and marble tables and regal red-backed chairs For lunch and dinner it serves a variety of seafood as well as local and international cuisine You have panoramic views over Stone Town to the ocean

In keeping with strict Muslim law alcohol is not served at this hotel You can satisfy your thirst in one of the pubs a short distance down the road

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