Near Paje Beach
When you stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel in Paje, you'll be by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Paje Beach and 7 minutes from Jambiani Beach. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Swahili, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
On Private Beach
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Recommendation
84.6%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
50.6 km / 31.5 mi
Beaches nearby
Paje Beach
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Bwejuu Beach
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Jambiani Beach
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Dongwe Beach
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Pingwe Beach
12.9 km / 8 mi
Michamvi Kae Beach
16.9 km / 10.5 mi
Makunduchi Beach
20 km / 12.4 mi
Menai Bay Beach
25.9 km / 16.1 mi
Mtende Beach
27.3 km / 16.9 mi
Mchangamble Beach
30.1 km / 18.7 mi
What's nearby
Kite Centre Zanzibar
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Swahili Cave
5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Kuza Cave
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk
22.5 km / 14 mi
Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque
30.3 km / 18.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
On Private Beach
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
2 bars/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar (stocked, some free items)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Number of outdoor pools - 4
Racquetball/squash on site
Beach volleyball on site
Private pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 4
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach volleyball on site
Terrace
Private beach nearby
Private pool
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
In-room massage available
Languages spoken
Swahili
English
Italian
Polish
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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