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Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Paje Beach

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Private beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace) | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Paje Beach, Paje
  • Paje Beach
    4 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    4 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach
    5 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace) | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Exterior

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About the area

Paje

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Paje hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Paje Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bwejuu Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

4-star beach hotel near Paje Beach
Some rates at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 30 meters away. At Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Paje hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers 44 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Racquetball/squash

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13616.40 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 170.000 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Dhow Inn
Dhow Inn Paje
Dhow Paje
Dhow Inn Zanzibar/Paje
Paje Dhow Hotel Paje
Dhow Inn Zanzibar Island/Paje
Dhow Inn
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Paje
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Hotel
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Hotel Paje

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very good. The beach was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

LEONA, Russellville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay at the Dow Inn has been overall mixed feelings but more towards disappointing. I will lay out, the good, the bad and the ugly regarding this resort. First, food is very good, the buffet, to the lunch menu, well seasoned, very tasty and well presented fresh food. They have a great selection for vegan and vegetarians. The property is pretty nice very well maintained pools very clean and the rooms are very comfortable. The bad is that the items are quite limited in my opinion especially on the breakfast and dinner which are a small buffet. Furthermore during lunch you're only allowed to order one menu item and one dessert from a select menu only. limited overall. The ugly is that in comparison to all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean or for instance Dominican Republic you don't get a lot for your money. There no watersports included, there no shows, there's no organized games, there is no dance lessons so in comparison to the Caribbean it's just pretty much minimum. And if you're not much of a drinker then the all-inclusive is really a huge waste here being there so many items are considered a la cart or extra charge. Additionally, if your order from the bar outside of designated hours its also a charge. Even your room bar is only free upon check-in any refills of the 4 sodas or 2 bottle of beer is also a charge. We also paid extra for a room with a private pool and the word "private" was used very loosely.kids and their parents were able to see us

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel could take care of its beachfront, it had lots of debris and litter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Corianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizebeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great hotel! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Love the location and overall the hotel is well maintained. I just didn't like so much light in the room (no blackout) and food was average. Everything else is excellent, especially the staff. Very clean and super safe!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, feels very private. Amazing food and lovely staff members. Special Thank You for Zaina and all the girls from there bar. Masha
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The design and furniture is very elegant and the all-white fabrics contrast beautifully with the setting. But the poor management ruins the experience. The food is horrible. There is limited to no internet. The managers are nowhere to be found. There is no first emergency kit or anyone who knows first aid. No training in hospitality. There is no external lighting. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. What a shame!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Boston, USA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This space is amazing! We loved it. The staff is fantastic and our experience was truly exceptional. The bikes need to be tuned up and adjusted to people's heights before allowing guests to take off with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alanna, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel with all the services you could want at the beach. There is a private area plus the pools are there if you want a night swim or to take a break from the ocean. The breakfast was really great and all the staff were helpful. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danijel, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel on the beach
Everything about the hotel and the accommodation was superb, staff was really friendly, food was really good.We had a great time staying there, definitely I will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall nice place
Lovely place. Pros: nice pools, clean decor, good hot water shower, good location, gorgeous private beach, kite surfing shop, near restaurants Cons: Breakfast staff was literally the laziest, they were just staring/standing in groups while they watched me move silverware to a table I wanted to sit at and I had to ask them to refill things when they were out, they would tell me no more and then bring it and not tell me. Very strange. Noises outside rooms (music, talking) but sound proof windows helped (not with the loud hammering). Anyways overall very comfortable stay for 2 nights. Service staff varied, terrible for breakfast, good for other stuff (cleaning, dinner). Overall, 220 USD is def not worth it but I think I would it worth it at 120 USD. Nice in between total resort and just hotel. Food was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underwhelming is the best thing I can say about dhow inn. Terrible internet, no tv in rooms, front desk often useless, food average (pathetic breakfast selection). Overall just go to a cheaper place in paje (as paje was amazing) and save yourself the money and disappointment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Beautiful hotel location right on Paje beach..the room was large and very clean. The staff were friendly and obliging..just a short walk to the beach where there was plenty of little beach bars and restaurants..we would definitely recommend this hotel and would not hesitate in returning there ourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay. Enjoyed the excellent food and good service. Overall great service. A nice spot on the beach with sun beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeds expectations is every aspect
Beach is incredible, staff are extremely welcoming, rooms are so much better than the pictures suggest. Would love to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

SASA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel has all potetial to be excelent
Clean, well kept, staff friendly and helpful . Probably best solution for this price in Paye. No TV in bungalow, you can't get a single piece of bread during lunch, also if you want to pay ! Breakfast average, food for lunch is not well prepared ( all is 'dry' or looking not fresh prepared). Not to do a lot to be much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Dow, DC and Kigali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful view, ok food and reception team
Our room was clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities you want including delicious smelling shampoos and body wash. The private beach access with beach chairs was a plus. Even though dinner was included the one meal we had over the course of 3 nights left us looking around elsewhere, overcooked, over salted fish, hard and bland creme caramel. The cleaning staff, dining, and activities (Major tours and spa) staff were excellent. We had a bad experience with the reception team who could have stronger problem-solving skills and follow-through. We had a unique situation because we left something at our previous hotel and requested the shifting reception team for help in tracking it down. It seemed like a minor request, but we had to check in several times and ask a lot of questions over two days about whether the item was located, if our airport transfer could stop there before the airport. We were excited to learn that the previous hotel--Double Tree Zanzibar found our item. All seemed to be in place until we actually left the Dhow Inn. Our driver wasn't aware of our siuation, asked for more money, our previous hotel didn't know about the call, didn't actually have the item we left behind when we showed up. It was a frustrating situation that could have been prevented. The waste of time left an awful parting gift on an otherwise pleasant experience at the hotel. You should have a lovely stay if you don't need anything more than extra towels and activity recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

David, Nairobi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the beach. Friendly staff (most of them)
Good location for kite surfing. No view from the rooms, but it has 3 pools and a good quality food. You can upgrade from half board (breakfast+dinner) to full board to include lunch for a few extra money per day per person. Personally I didn't upgrade and it was more convenient. Breakfast it's self service with a good variety, and dinner it's a la carte with a couple options that vary every night. A full frigo it's on the house when you arrive and the balcony area its really comfortable. Be careful with insects specially ants on the lower restaurant. Activities prices and transportation cost are a bit too high but you can get it at half the price in Several local websites and several other options on line. There are some good and reliable option. Location it's near for dolphins tour, snorkeling, and for a visit to the rock. But, spices tour, stone town, etc are on the west coast, wich it's one hour from there approx. so if you have a stay in stone town you can better wait for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service