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Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Stone Town

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Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationOld Fort4 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market6 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)15 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hotel, you'll be steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Mbweni Ruins and Jaw's Corner are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 4 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Slave Market - 6 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 6 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 4 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 2 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 4 min walk

About this property

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Stone Town
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square meters) and includes a conference center. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Tausi Palace Hotel. An area shuttle within 3 kilometers and a ferry terminal shuttle are free. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Tausi Palace Hotel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

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)

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
  • Area shuttle
  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tausi Palace Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 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: 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 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, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tausi Palace Hotel to the airport?

Tausi Palace Hotel is 4.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Tausi Palace Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Tausi Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tausi Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Tausi Palace Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tausi Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tausi Palace Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Tausi Palace Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel have a pool?

Tausi Palace Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Tausi Palace Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Tausi Palace Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Tausi Palace Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Tausi Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

dianne

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group
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
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

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
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
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

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