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title: "Sultan Palace, Zanzibar: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Sultan Palace in Zanzibar: rated 9.5 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# Sultan Palace

Dongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania

9.5 ·  Exceptional 5 reviews ·  #37 #37 of 162 in Zanzibar ·  2.7 Location score
## About Sultan Palace

Sultan Palace is a hotel in Dongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 19 km from the centre of Zanzibar. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 34 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Dongwe

## How Sultan Palace scores

Better rated than 69% of hotels in Zanzibar

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **2.7**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **6.6**

Zanzibar average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">77 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zanzibar</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">42 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Sultan Palace: in detail

Sultan Palace offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Zanzibar. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Sultan Palace due to the hotel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Sultan Palace is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Sultan Palace, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar at your disposal. Sultan Palace offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations.

### Compare

## Compare Sultan Palace with nearby hotels

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-   [HORIZON SULTAN PALACE](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/horizon-sultan-palace-zanzibar/) Hotel ★★★★★ 520 m away
    
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## Questions about Sultan Palace

### How do guests rate Sultan Palace?

Sultan Palace has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 69% of rated hotels in Zanzibar.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sultan Palace?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Sultan Palace?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Sultan Palace from the airport?

The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 34 km away in a straight line.

### Is Sultan Palace close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Sultan Palace have?

Sultan Palace has 1 rooms.

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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