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Zanzibar Grand Palace Hotel

4.0 of 5
Malindi | PO Box 271, Stone Town, Tanzania
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Zanzibar Grand Palace Hotel
Ranked #15 of 30 hotels in Stone Town
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Durban, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

good hotel and location in stone town, worth staying here, staff were very friendly, good warm welcome, just loved it, i think this would have been just an amassing place if it was a beach hotel, our room was very clean and neatly arranged, good job by hose keeping, had a nice walk in stone town as it is just... More

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

stayed here 1 night during the busara music festival, walking distance to the fort and right in stonetown so we were very happy with our choice. The hotel is clean, our room on the 3rd floor had nice views of the sea. Just 3 or so minutes away from Mercury restaurant. Breakfast was served on the roof top and was... More

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London
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56 hotel reviews
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

This hotel isn't in a touristic area in Stonetown but a 10 min walk to the main "tourist" street with all the souvenir shops, restaurants and other hotels. It's in a parrallel street to the main street so very quiet. There are guards in front of the hotel, 1 during the day and about 3 at night. we felt safe... More

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Belvidere
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

The hotel is within walking distance of most of the sightseeing stops along with the market. Rooms were very spacious and clean! Doors do not lock from the inside so staff can enter at any time which a maid did do. Only ate there once on the roof and what a view!! I did not care for their 'taxi driver'.... More

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Colorado, USA
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

Rooms are adequate, but not roomy. A/C failed in our room, but we were quickly moved to another. The hotel is located just close enough to the Stone Town sights and restaurants. Front desk staff is helpful, but did not have the local knowledge or expertise we've come to expect at good hotels. For example, they had no idea about... More

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Bern
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36 reviews 36 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

! From the minute my husband and I entered this hotel, things went south. The lift was under repair and they were painting so negotiating the hallways with our bags was not easy!  It was evident the air conditioning in our room was not working and the safe door was hanging at an angle! We requested a room change which... More

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Soest, The Netherlands
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I can write quit a big review about my three nights in this hotel. A great rooftop restaurant with nice stone town view The rooms are perfect in space and luxury. The staff is excellent trained, the breakfest is great. The only down is they dont sell alcohol. But easy to solve: 50metres away is mercury restaurant. Will go back... More

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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I was here on a business trip and the hotel was selected by the client. Its in a reasonably convenient location and the rooms are well equipped and comfortable. The wifi works well if you are in a corner room on the first floor. I stayed in room 106. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way... More

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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33 reviews 33 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I went to Zanzibar on May 2011. I got the information about this hotel from my friend who was really satisfied with the service while she was there. When I was arrived in the airport, the hotel driver was already there to pick me up and took me to the hotel. It was not check in time yet, but they... More

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Belgium
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20 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We stayed here for 2 nights and were not disappointed. Clean rooms with LCD, safe and a good a/c. Breakfast at the rooftop is pleasant. We had one dinner at a very reasonable price but went elsewhere on the following evening. Friendly staff. Not appointed in a beautiful/prime location but close to the ferryterminal. Construction going on nearby (nearly finished).... More

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Also Known As:
Zanzibar Grand Palace Hotel Stone Town
Address: Malindi | PO Box 271, Stone Town, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Stone Town
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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