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Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Property grounds
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Childcare
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slave Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tausi Palace Hotel

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Tausi Palace Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace and a bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 38 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle within 3 kilometers

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3229 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Spa services
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Tausi Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Tausi Palace Hotel
Tausi Palace Zanzibar Town
Tausi Palace
Tausi Palace Hotel Hotel
Tausi Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Tausi Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Tausi Palace Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tausi Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tausi Palace Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tausi Palace Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tausi Palace Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 10 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tausi Palace Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Tausi Palace Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Tausi Palace Hotel also has spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Tausi Palace Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Tausi Palace Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Tausi Palace Hotel like?
Tausi Palace Hotel is located near Nakupenda Beach in Stone Town, a short 4-minute walk from House of Wonders and 4 minutes' walk from Old Fort.

Tausi Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

dianne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location
Nice old hotel in a good location. Breakfast on the rooftop was the highlight with a lovely breeze to start the day. A few touches in the rooms needed to be worked on (for example my bath wasnt set against the wall so the floor kept getting soaked when we showered) but overall a nice place for a good price.
kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff, especially the receptionists, were absolutely wonderful! They were all helpful, polite, and friendly. The food was delicious too, with many options. My favorite part was the rooftop dining experience and the rooms were so tastefully decorated. Thank you all for a great experience in Zanzibar!
Rachel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel room stunk and had black mold all over in the bathroom and closet. They had no drinking water available to drink or buy. The showers were rusted and scarey to use not to mention the towels that were a dirty brown and still had lipstick on them from previous guests. We got the worst treatment. We came all the way from CA and would not recommend this hotel. The only nice thing I can say is the rooftop restaurant has very a nice view.
Lisa, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A taste of old Zanzibar
The hotel is well located in Stonetown with easy walks to restaurants , museums and the night food market. We did have one problem at check in , with the staff saying they could not honour the price we had paid on our booking , and initially we had to pay extra as other hotels nearby were full. After contacting Hotels.com , who quickly contacted the hotel , we were given a refund - so thanks Hotels.com for your quick response ! The staff were great and offered sincere apologies for the mixup. A very enjoyable stay in a palatial room with Huge King bed . Breakfast was reasonable and taken on the rooftop , but there is no restaurant or pool . All in all - great value and an enjoyable stay.
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The upstairs b/f restaurant, the rooms and the helpful staff. No negatives.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful, enormous room perfect for a family with kids. Restaurant is fantastic--wonderful food.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

They arranged for a driver and were able to accommodate a very late check in. Breakfast was OK, not a huge selection. AC in our one room was stuck on 30° which made for a hot sleep. No elevator means carrying bags up a lot of stairs. Staff was wonderful though.
Z.M, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tawanda, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

TERRIBLE. DO NOT STAY!!!!!
This place was absolutely BRUTAL! It was so bad that this is the first time I have taken the time to leave a review on any room. For starters, we waited OVER 3 hours to get a salad at the hotel restaurant. Not only did it never come, but 3 of the other people at my table also did not receive there dinner. On top of that, one of us went back to help in the kitchen and it was apparently very dirty and disorganized. Problem 2: We had booked 2 nights at this hotel and on the second day they kicked us out of our room and made us wait 5 hours to get a new room that looked EXACTLY the same!!!! Problem 3: The first day when we ate at the restaurant I got the more wicked food poisoning. I was up all night puking from the food I had ate there. The hotel is also very old and rooms are nothing great. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you are looking for a terrible vacation! Staff not very helpful or nice to top it all off.
Jon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value for what you pay. The hotel doesn't have any amenities besides a rooftop restaurant and it also lacks ambience but otherwise i would recommend it for the price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good overall.
Raja, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Old hotel. Service was good.
Erik, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Well placed for sight seeing
TausiPalace is a grand looking hotel with spectacular rooms. Despite the lack of a car park getting there with luggage was not a problem as taxi drivers and porters are always willing to assist. The hotel is in a maze of narrow streets but well placed for sight seeing in Stone Town. The staff are friendly and efficient, the bedroom very grand, though the bathroom a bit dated. Abundant hot water provided and a good maid service.The view from the restaurant on the top floor is spectacular. We had a delicious lunch in the restaurant and decided to have an evening meal in there too. This was disappointing in that there was little or no white wine available ! A lovely restaurant but we were the only couple using it. Good breakfast served promptly.
Dot, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, right in the heart of Stone Town,
Excellent hotel, right in the heart of Stone Town, very friendly staff!
Marios, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Interesting palace
The interiors of the hotel are traditionally Zanzibar style decor. The inside of the hotel is good, the roof to restaurant has good views. The views from the room is actually not there the windows either open bin to the very narrow streets or into somebody’s back yard🙂. The service was good and the stall were polite and efficient. The place though is located very close to all the heritage sites which can be reached within 5 mins of walking.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The Tausi Palace Hotel was out of available rooms because the rain damaged some of them. So I was transferred to another hotel of the same owner, Zanzibar Hotel, but the room that I had booked and paid was not available. I got a single room - even if I paid for a twin bedroom - and I didn't get reimbursed. The day after they changed the room - twice - because of problems to the toilet and shower. The last morning, they arranged the room before the check-out time and arranged some of our stuff that was not yet in our luggage. Incredible! Apart from this unhappy experience mainly caused by bad service, the Zanzibar Hotel is nice and the rooms in the typical Swahili style. It is located in the historical center of Stonetown, it is easy to move by foot, visit the town and reach the Forodhani gardens for the unmissable seafood in the evening. There is also a tour agency with a very kind guy who can arrange trips and tours at cheap prices for you. Breakfast ok but not particularly special. At the end of this experience, I think I won't come back to one of these hotels, but if you are looking for a relatively cheap and typical room in the heart of Stonetown, it could be a possible option for you!
Silvia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice staff but hotel need to improve
Lunch was always good and the staff is always polite and helpful Electricity would go off on very hot nights difficult to sleep Breakfast was mostly good but sometimes not enough food for guests, one morning pancakes were burnt another morning the milk was expired
sandra, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good central location. Large room.
Nicely appointed room. Large size, so good value for the money. Front desk staff were very helpful and answered our questions.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Characterful hotel in good location for us.
We enjoyed staying at Tausi Palace hotel and found it comfortable and conveniently situated for visiting Stone town and organising trips on Zanzibar. We had a twin bedded room with a TV room - which we did not use much and a balcony. We had a leak in the bathroom from the shower fitting but it was soon fixed. They seem to have upgraded the bathrooms by putting in new baths but keeping the old fittings which are very worn. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and there was a good choice for a moderate hotel. The restaurant was not good for evening meals as many items on the menu were not available and even what they managed to produce was not of a very high standard nor was it good value.
Liz, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING
It was an interesting place. The workers are friendly and the environment too was conducive. We really enjoyed our stay in the hotel. Will always recommend the hotel to other people.
simiatu, 9-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel Great value for my money
Great hotel, recommended!! Wifi: Great Bed: Ok, to our soft Pillows: Great Structure: Good, balcony view not the best (someone's house is in there) Breakfast : Good, some variety of food, very tasty, got all you need. No vegetables. Great fresh omelet by order Dinner: we paid for dinner but the size of the meals is so small not worth the money Taps: Great Shower: Great pressure but the shower is in the bath and very unstable not connected to the floor AC: Great, also have big fan Clean: Great Bugs: a few.. but that's how zanzibar is.. at nights they do bugs spray and you have bed protection Smells & air: Great Bonuses: 2 bottles of water, some coffee and tea Will come back again
Itay, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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