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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Marahubi Palace

Iris

£91

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, and stained glass windows.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Marahubi Palace

Julie

£100

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Alexander

£263

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

4. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 mi from Marahubi Palace

Greig

£64

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Possenta C

£305

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

6. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Victoria

£98

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

7. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Marahubi Palace

duane

£97

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Marahubi Palace

MOMO

£76

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

9. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 mi from Marahubi Palace

Greig

£119

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 mi from Marahubi Palace

"The location is wonderful- among the labyrinth of Stone Town. The breakfast is an interesting spread of offerings and offerings of cooked foods. Our room was near the top of the lovely narrow stairs adjacent to the coffee, tea, and water station. The rooms were very comfortable and beautifully decorated. It was a safe location with an attendant always at the door. My one issue is that we left some money under a water pitcher and when we returned to retrieve it, it had been taken. I only wish the...

Janet

£88

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

11. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Gianfranco

£133

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

12. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Marahubi Palace

Victoria

£142

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

13. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Joseph

£73

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

14. Habari House

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Marcus

£78

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Phillip

£51

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

16. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Marahubi Palace

Abdulmunim

£51

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Antonio

£269

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

EMMANUEL

£80

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Arjun

£150

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Marahubi Palace

Stanley

£70

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Marahubi Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Mizingani Seafront Hotel	8.8 Excellent 440 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Top Marahubi Palace Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the middle of the old city, very clean, staff very nice. Their restaurant was good. No pool (just saying this because some reviews make it look like there is a pool)."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Other attractions near Marahubi Palace

A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.

Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Jaw's Corner

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by Jaw's Corner. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Marahubi Palace?

Marahubi Palace is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 235 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Marahubi Palace?

Adjacent to Marahubi Palace, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Marahubi Palace?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Marahubi Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Marahubi Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Marahubi Palace.

What can I see and do near Marahubi Palace?

Study the collections at House of Wonders, People's Palace Museum or Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Marahubi Palace. Spend some time wandering around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for Marahubi Palace hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Tembo House Hotel

7. Elephantohotel

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

11. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12. Emerson on Hurumzi

13. Dhow Palace Hotel

14. Habari House

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

16. Hanaia House

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Jafferji House

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Marahubi Palace Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Marahubi Palace

Shangani Beach

Old Fort

Forodhani Gardens

Freddie Mercury Museum

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Jaw's Corner

Zanzibar Night Market

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