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Dhow Palace Hotel

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The Dhow Palace Hotel is 150 years old and some of the original features have been kept.
The hotel is in the heart of Zanzibar's bustling Stone Town.
The welcoming and friendly staff at the Dhow Palace Hotel help to add to the warm atmosphere.
The pool is located in a courtyard in the middle of the hotel.
It is an ideal place to cool off.
Surrounding the pool is a red-tiled floor and some lovely stone seats molded out of the wall.
There are shaded seating areas to the side of the pool if you want to escape the sun.
There is also a pool table and a table-football table to keep guests entertained.
Along the wide corridors are some fascinating pieces of furniture and Zanzibari antiques.
You can get food and drink (non alcoholic) from the snack bar.
From the rooftop restaurant there are some wonderful views...
...Across the multi-coloured iron roofs of Stone Town.
The rooms are furnished with a mixture of locally crafted Zanzibari furniture, and Indian imports.
The rooms all come with air conditioning and a mosquito net to ensure a comfortable stay.
Bathrooms are clean and quirky with old-style tubs, working showers and good hot water.
There are 27 Standard Suites and one slightly larger and grander Presidential Suite.
Staying at the hotel gives you an understanding of Zanzibari history and culture.
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The Dhow Palace Hotel is 150 years old and some of the original features have been kept.
The Dhow Palace Hotel is 150 years old and some of the original features have been kept.
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The hotel is in the heart of Zanzibar's bustling Stone Town.
The hotel is in the heart of Zanzibar's bustling Stone Town.
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The welcoming and friendly staff at the Dhow Palace Hotel help to add to the warm atmosphere.
The welcoming and friendly staff at the Dhow Palace Hotel help to add to the warm atmosphere.
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The pool is located in a courtyard in the middle of the hotel.
The pool is located in a courtyard in the middle of the hotel.
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It is an ideal place to cool off.
It is an ideal place to cool off.
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Surrounding the pool is a red-tiled floor and some lovely stone seats molded out of the wall.
Surrounding the pool is a red-tiled floor and some lovely stone seats molded out of the wall.
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There are shaded seating areas to the side of the pool if you want to escape the sun.
There are shaded seating areas to the side of the pool if you want to escape the sun.
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There is also a pool table and a table-football table to keep guests entertained.
There is also a pool table and a table-football table to keep guests entertained.
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Along the wide corridors are some fascinating pieces of furniture and Zanzibari antiques.
Along the wide corridors are some fascinating pieces of furniture and Zanzibari antiques.
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You can get food and drink (non alcoholic) from the snack bar.
You can get food and drink (non alcoholic) from the snack bar.
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From the rooftop restaurant there are some wonderful views...
From the rooftop restaurant there are some wonderful views...
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...Across the multi-coloured iron roofs of Stone Town.
...Across the multi-coloured iron roofs of Stone Town.
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The rooms are furnished with a mixture of locally crafted Zanzibari furniture, and Indian imports.
The rooms are furnished with a mixture of locally crafted Zanzibari furniture, and Indian imports.
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The rooms all come with air conditioning and a mosquito net to ensure a comfortable stay.
The rooms all come with air conditioning and a mosquito net to ensure a comfortable stay.
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Bathrooms are clean and quirky with old-style tubs, working showers and good hot water.
Bathrooms are clean and quirky with old-style tubs, working showers and good hot water.
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There are 27 Standard Suites and one slightly larger and grander Presidential Suite.
There are 27 Standard Suites and one slightly larger and grander Presidential Suite.
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Staying at the hotel gives you an understanding of Zanzibari history and culture.
Staying at the hotel gives you an understanding of Zanzibari history and culture.

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