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title: "Dhow Inn vs Paje by Night: which hotel is better?"
description: "Dhow Inn or Paje by Night in Zanzibar? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Dhow Inn vs Paje by Night

Both are in Zanzibar, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Paje
## [Dhow Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dhow-inn-zanzibar/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1353447/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Paje
## [Paje by Night](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paje-by-night-zanzibar/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1934641/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 630 m apart.

### Why is Dhow Inn better than Paje by Night?

1.  4 more listed amenities (19 vs 15) (+4)
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Paje by Night better than Dhow Inn?

1.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Dhow Inn | Paje by Night |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+1.7) | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 30  (+16) | 14 |
| Rank in Zanzibar | top 18%  (+9%) | top 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.5  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Paje centre | 430 m | 250 m  (−180 m) |
| To the beach | 180 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 | 23  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 510 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 28 | 19 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+4) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

630 m apart

Dhow Inn: city centre: 22 km, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): 35 km, beach: 180 m, 19 places to eat within 500 m.

Paje by Night: city centre: 23 km, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): 35 km, beach: 150 m, 23 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Zanzibar

[Zanzibar weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/tanzania/zanzibar-urban-west/zanzibar/weather)

## Dhow Inn or Paje by Night: common questions

### Which is better, Dhow Inn or Paje by Night?

Dhow Inn leads in 1 of 5 categories, including facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Dhow Inn or Paje by Night?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Paje by Night is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 430 m for Dhow Inn.

### How far apart are Dhow Inn and Paje by Night?

The two hotels are 630 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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