Title: Tausi Palace Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tausi Palace Hotel Hotel in Zanzibar Town with 2 restaurants and free valet parking ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/1d952a2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/55a1e5a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/72f4b750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/6a343fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/96bfcdbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Stone Town's vibrant atmosphere surrounds guests at Tausi Palace Hotel. The property offers rooftop views, two on-site restaurants, complimentary WiFi, and supervised childcare services. The daily manager's reception consistently receives positive feedback from visitors. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Room service - Parking included - 24/7 front desk - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11544470&PinnedHotelID=11544470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/1e0a9dcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath - 431 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/1c3ca445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - 377 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/1e0a9dcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath - 388 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/20a95b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath - 592 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11544500/11544470/2ae5fa2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Deep-soaking bath - 377 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tausi-Palace-Hotel.h11544470.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tausi-Palace-Hotel.h11544470.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16378%2C39.18871&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rpVXipcQdh7kL-usSHu7P0zEzV8=) Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town #### 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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk - ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk - ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Tausi Palace Hotel Hotel located in Stone Town Consider a stay at Tausi Palace Hotel and take advantage of a free food/drink shopping service, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking and valet parking - A free local area shuttle, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge) - A front desk safe, concierge services and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Tausi Palace Hotel boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. More amenities include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32250000/32240700/32240687/69cd3786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Princess Salme Inn Stone Town - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 19 reviews £29 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=32240687&PinnedHotelID=32240687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/a77d39f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Al Minar Hotel Stone Town - Breakfast included - Spa - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 275 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=6438429&PinnedHotelID=6438429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free area shuttle up to 3 kilometres - 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 - Cot (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 centre - Computer station - Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space) - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Rooftop terrace ### Spa - Spa services ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - Built in 2000 - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Cot (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 ### 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 at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### 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 Tausi Palace Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Tausi Palace Hotel? > Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tausi Palace Hotel? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Tausi Palace Hotel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Does Tausi Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Tausi Palace Hotel located? > Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps away from People's Palace Museum, Marahubi Palace and Jaw's Corner. Mbweni Ruins and St. Joseph's Cathedral are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tausi Palace Hotel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 47 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.6/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### dianne 18 Feb 2020 Liked: Staff & service ##### dianne Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 12 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Patrick Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sisse 5 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Sisse Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 31 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### kevin 6 Jan 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. ##### kevin Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### FRANCK 4 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bon rapport qualité-prix personnel agréable ##### FRANCK Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrei 10 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness просят деньги за каждый день проживания 1 доллар ##### Andrei Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 18 Nov 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! ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lisa, CA 22 Oct 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. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 17 Oct 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. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The upstairs b/f restaurant, the rooms and the helpful staff. No negatives. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful, enormous room perfect for a family with kids. Restaurant is fantastic--wonderful food. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 10 Jul 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities Bon emplacement pour visiter la ville. Les chambres sont très vétustes avec des câbles qui "pendouillent" partout et la propreté n'est pas top. Le personnel au restaurant est très gentil mais l'accueil est moins agréable à la réception ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Z.M 18 Mar 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. ##### Z.M Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tawanda 20 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Tawanda Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Inventar er ved at være slidt Hanen til koldt vand virkede ikke Der blev 2. Dagen indstalleret nyt blandingsbateri ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Todo muy bien, excepto el internet, solo funciona en la recepcion ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jon 2 Feb 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. ##### Jon Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Raja, Canada 20 Jan 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. ##### Raja Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Erik 23 Nov 2018 Old hotel. Service was good. ##### Erik Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### enrique luis 15 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness Gallo que canta continuamente. Corte de agua que duró varias horas ##### enrique luis Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Dot, Cumbria 8 Oct 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. ##### Dot Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018