Tausi Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 2 restaurants and free valet parking

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Room service
Parking included
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town

Shangani Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Forodhani Gardens
‪5 min walk‬
Slave Market
‪7 min walk‬
Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room

388 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

431 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Family Room

592 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

377 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

377 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Tausi Palace Hotel is next to Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. This 38-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free valet parking.

What's nearby

Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬11 min walk
‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk
‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tausi Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 2 restaurants and free valet parking

Guests of Tausi Palace Hotel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 10 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and a free grocery shopping service.

Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Dining areas, sitting areas, and minibars are other standard amenities.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free area shuttle up to 3 km
Free ferry terminal shuttle
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

Crib (surcharge)
Free area shuttle
Laundry facilities
Living room
Refrigerator on request
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate in-room dining area
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free grocery shopping service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

24-hour business center
Computer station
Conference center (3,229 square feet of space)
Meeting room

Outdoors

Rooftop terrace

Spa

Spa services

Accessibility

No elevator

1 building
5 floors
Built in 2000
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator on request
Separate dining area

Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Living room
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Tausi Palace Hotel?

Tausi Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Tausi Palace Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum, and within a short walk of Nakupenda Beach. You'll also find House of Wonders and Old Fort less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Tausi Palace Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Tausi Palace Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tausi Palace Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Tausi Palace Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, a minibar, and premium bedding.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Tausi Palace Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Tausi Palace Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Tausi Palace Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Tausi Palace Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tausi Palace Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Tausi Palace Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Tausi Palace Hotel offer a furnished balcony and may feature city views.

Tausi Palace Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

dianne

Traveled with group

Feb 18, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 31, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

kevin

Jan 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group

Nov 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lisa, CA

Traveled with group

Oct 22, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Oct 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Sep 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The upstairs b/f restaurant, the rooms and the helpful staff. No negatives.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler

Aug 5, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful, enormous room perfect for a family with kids. Restaurant is fantastic--wonderful food.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Z.M

Mar 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tawanda

Feb 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Feb 2, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Raja, Canada

Jan 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Erik

Nov 23, 2018

Old hotel. Service was good.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dot, Cumbria

Oct 8, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marios

Aug 16, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel, right in the heart of Stone Town,

Excellent hotel, right in the heart of Stone Town, very friendly staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 26, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Jun 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

sandra, johannesburg

Dec 24, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nov 27, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 22, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Liz, England

Oct 4, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

simiatu

Sep 28, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Itay, Israel

Aug 28, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 28, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

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Tausi Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

8.6/10

8.6/10

7.4/10

7.8/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

dianne

dianne

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Verified traveler

8/10 Good

kevin

Good location

kevin

8/10 Good