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Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find an upscale oceanfront escape at this boutique hotel where water sports, rejuvenating massages, and bike rentals make exploring effortless

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The Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful oceanfront retreat with practical amenities. Guests can shop at the convenience store, dine at two restaurants, play beach volleyball, or book a spa massage. Bike rentals and concierge services make exploring the area easy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 383
SAR 627 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Paje, Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is near a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Paje travel guide
Map
Paje Beach, Paje

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach
    Jambiani Beach
    4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Paje Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bwejuu Beach
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maalum Cave Pool
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mapacha
    11 min walk
  • Your Zanzibar Place
    20 min walk
  • Mr. Kahawa
    13 min walk
  • Corner, Cafe And Bbq
    7 min walk
  • Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant
    6 min walk

About this property

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

Upscale hotel near Paje Beach
Consider a stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy beach volleyball, cycling, and racquetball/squash at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 4 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

As of 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel on 1 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 383, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 170.000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Paje Beach, Bwejuu Beach, and Maalum Cave Pool. Jambiani Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was everything we hoped for and more. The room was clean, dry, and comfortable, with no unpleasant smells or signs of dampness. Everything felt well-maintained, and we didn’t see a single insect indoors during our entire stay. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the beds made it easy to get a good night’s sleep. The service was absolutely incredible — the staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, always making sure we had everything we needed. The food was great, and even though the all-inclusive package covered only breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all drinks and snacks were free throughout the day, which was a really nice touch. Everything felt professional, organized, and made with care. It was simply a peaceful, comfortable hotel where everything worked exactly as it should — the perfect place to enjoy the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

LEONA

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

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros about this hotel is the staff are excellent and extremely friendly and helpful and always serve you with a smile(makes you feel good!) Cons about this hotel are that there is isnt much entertainment in the evenings, the service of drinks/food could be abit faster considering it is a small complex. Could have more (hot) food options for breakfast. But overall 8.5/10
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice vacation, with helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizebeth

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

8/10 Good

Tilmann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good quality hotel

In general Good quality hotel! The term Boutique hotel is a bit overrated though, for this the buffet food and service at the meals is too average. Rooms are nice and good quality but here and there maintenance is partly lacking. Nice Bungalows in a good area with restaurants and beach nearby. Friendly staff and good management.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy stay!

When in Tanzania, stay away from the big resorts. Try to choose a place with less rooms, and boutique. The chances are that you will not be happy with the food, no matter where you stay, the pizza and sushi in this place though will go down perfectly! The best rooms are ok at this place but the last night we switched to the standard rooms and these, 200usd per night, I would say is a bit too much. Otherwise, the hotel is cozy and right by the beach. It is a shame though that the beach is trashed with litter - this could be fixed (in the areas next to the hotel).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel.

Very good hotel. Super clean, very friendly and helpful staff. It is not luxurious, simple but with good taste and quality. Towels for the room, pool and beach. We booked with breakfast and dinner, the breakfast was of quality, without exaggeration, the dinner of excellent quality, varied and delicious dishes. Drinks reasonably priced, not exaggerated like other hotels. It is not directly on the beach, a few meters back, but it has a reserved area on the beach with sunbeds and service. The hotel is ideal for those who want to practice kite surfing or simply walk along the white sand beach. If you want to eat outside the hotel, there are options close by on the beach. The photos match the reality
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SEHR gutes Essen, große geräumige Zimmer, sehr saubere und schöne Anlage mit mehreren Pools, direkt am Strand gelegen mit vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kommer gerne igen

Det var super lækkert hotel med meget sødt personale, lækkert værelse og god mad
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und höfflich. Strand in unmittelbarer Nähe und sehr schöner Strand. Das Essen war sehr gut und das Hotel sauer. Eine tolle Erfahrung.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Roland Petrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Als het goed is ga je een tweede keer. Alles was goed: het weer, de natuur, de mensen. De accommodatie is ook zeer goed bevallen: prettig en vriendelijk personeel en een goede keuken. Het verblijf voldeed aan de verwachtingen. Het boeken van excursies was in goede mate aanwezig met vervoer vanaf Dhow Inn
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig fornøyd med oppholdet. Fint hotell og veldig hyggelige ansatte. God frokost og middagsbuffet.
Like nedenfor hotellet
Utenfor rommet vårt
Stranda nedenfor hotellet
Kveld ved bassenget
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kerim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Negativ. Wlan im Zimmer ist Katastrophe. Privatpool wurde nie gereinigt und ist immer voll mit Insekten. All in Clusive bekommen eine Speisekarte mit wenig Auswahl. Im allgemeinen ist die Anlage etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Privater Strand ist nicht direkt am Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super strd

Lækkert renligt hotel i rolige omgivelse Personalet er bare gode og mad og drikkevare mangler bestemt ikke noget
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon établissement

Séjour très agréable dans un environnement calme avec un personnel très souriant et aimable. Bien situé, je recommande. Dommage pour un hôtel 4 étoiles qu’il n’y ait pas de télévision dans la chambre, 2 grandes serviettes et 1 toute petite serviette par chambre ni de mouchoirs Kleenex
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel with potential, inconsistent service

Inconsistent supply of running water Unannounced construction which led to unexpected, unplanned and unforeseen wake ups. Which was contraindicatary to what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation. Poor wifi availavility/connection. Strange dinner reservation requirements. Staff attitude was not always welcoming. And service levels were inconsistent (fridge replenishment, towel replacement, making of beds)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel met airco, safe, koelkast, goede keuken aan het strand.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très sécuritaire et il y a une plage privée ainsi qu’une école de kitesurfing juste à proximité
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le.service et la.proximite de la plage. Hotel tres propre et.on mange bien
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018