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Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is located on the Southeast coast of the fishing village of Paje, a 45-minute drive from Stone Town. It features a swimming pool, kite surf center and free WiFi. Each stylish and air-conditioned room features a terrace and a pool view. It comes equipped with a mini-bar, seating area and a safety deposit box. The bed is draped in mosquito nets. The private bathroom includes a shower. Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers a selection of restaurants, a lounge and a bar to enjoy a wide variety of fresh food and cocktails in relaxing and unpretentious settings. Three distinctive and chic eating and drinking environments, each with a unique menu and ambiance providing you with variety and choices depending on your mood. Guest amenities include surf equipment washing facilities and storage, laundry facilities, shops and a massage service. Day trips around the island can be arranged.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Paje
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kai
    United States of America United States of America
    We love Zanzibar and have been many times but this was a new location. It was steps from the beach, it had a variety of pools to choose from, the staff were super helpful and attentive. On the day we left, our flight was late in the day. We...
  • Mostafa
    Italy Italy
    staff was super friendly and supportive, they tried to do everything to make us happy.
  • Dorota
    Poland Poland
    We loved everything! the lovely stuff, location, exterior design and romantic atmosphere of the hotel… We were so happy with our stay that we’ve recommended Dhow Inn to our friends and they loved it too!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Sushi Restaurant by O Kami
    • Cuisine
      Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    3 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Polish
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $47.50 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $47.50 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

    • Guests staying at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Pool table
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beachfront
      • Spa facilities
      • Live music/Performance
      • Private beach area
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Bicycle rental
      • Themed dinners
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Bike tours
      • Fitness
      • Beach
      • Swimming pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Game drives
      • Cooking class

    • Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #1
      • Sushi Restaurant by O Kami

    • The prices at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Triple

    • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of Paje. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.