My family recently enjoyed a stay at Dhow Inn, and we couldn’t have had a nicer time. Everyone on staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing, pools felt very private and well-maintained, beach location was idyllic and the service was perfect. Rooms were very spacious, clean, well appointed and with comfortable beds. The excursions we booked through the hotel were also great - we snorkeled with sea stars, visited monkeys in Jozani National Park, and they even helped arrange our safari in mainland Tanzania. I hope we can visit again soon!

Very relaxed & calm environment. The hotel is very clean & well maintained overall. We could see that much effort has been put into establishing a high level of customer care & and professionalism, but still room to grow. Friendliness & smiles...10/10.

Ground level rooms lack natural light & privacy curtains for daytime living. Following an upgrade, we can highly recommend the upper level rooms with terrace splash pool. This room made our experience all worthwhile. Although senior management appears to be driving a higher service delivery, we never saw them. There was zero customer interaction from management. All credit to the staff who did represent.

The location was fabulous. Paje beach was just a few steps away. The food was very good. The beds were really comfortable. Very good swimming pool. The ambience was lush and pleasant. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and spacious.

The Wi-fi signal was very poor. The policy of giving only one bottle of water for the entire stay at the time of check-in should be relooked at (we were on half-board basis).

Everything was perfect and beyond. It was our honeymoon, couldn’t have chosen a better hotel. The staff is so so friendly, they do everything they can for you to enjoy your stay. The hotel is extremely clean, they literally clean like 3 times a day. Complimentary water and coffee in the room which we loved. Great location. The pools are lovely and also very well maintained. The beach is breathtaking. The nearby town is such a vibrant place full of culture. We even visited the local school just about 100m from the hotel. I wish we could go back really!

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We love Zanzibar and have been many times but this was a new location. It was steps from the beach, it had a variety of pools to choose from, the staff were super helpful and attentive. On the day we left, our flight was late in the day. We checked out of the room and not only could we store our bags upfront, but they had a room where we could shower and change clothes before heading to the airport, all at no additional charge. Talk about service!!

My only complaint was I was hoping for more of the traditional Tanzanian foods at breakfast. What they had was great but some chapati and mandazi would have been even better.

Ala carte food was amazing. Hotel is near the beach and has all facilities you need. Nice and huge rooms, friendly staff, a lot of cats.

You need to call reception for every filling up of small glass bottle of water because there is not allowed to bring your own water, food or drinks. After 10 pm you need also to pay for bottle of water (5000ths for 2 bottles) what we see very uncommon. Pools were not clean, our swimsuits colored yellow.

I like a lot the meal set up for all inclusive , the beverage choice . My favourite breakfast and lunch and we tasted the sushi was amazing. We liked the room with pool on the terrace was gorgeous and intimate and quick to access. There is many nice pool to this place that can never get crowded. We liked the service of early and late check in as allowed and the invite for the special dinner on the new restaurant . Staff was honest as well about mismatch payment and resolve the issues in no time .

I would appreciate if there was more work on the private beach as there is no WiFi and need more service support for drink/food delivery and more well set up as the beach space there is amazing . I also suggest to use a automatic curtain above the private pool in the room so even there is any rain happening the pool still well accessible privately and in comfort. Shower need some modernisation. But everything else covered well our stay .

The Dhow Inn stands out as one of the best and most unique experiences I've had, both in Zanzibar and elsewhere. The staff's warmth and hospitality make it truly special. Beyond the picturesque kite surfing in the ocean and the relaxation offered by any of the four swimming pools, the culinary journey here is a highlight unto itself. From the buffet-style breakfast featuring a diverse array of fresh fruits, muffins, croissants, cereals, yogurts, and a full English breakfast, to the exquisite three-course meals, every meal is a celebration of flavors. The food here isn't just about sustenance; it's an exploration of Zanzibar's rich culinary heritage blended with international tastes. The sushi restaurant, deserves a special mention. It's not just the best in Zanzibar, but some of the most incredible sushi I've ever had. Each piece is crafted with precision, balancing traditional flavors with creative flair. Couple this amazing food with the strong wifi, perfect for video calls and remote work, and the carefully curated playlists at the bar that provide the perfect soundtrack from morning till night, and you have a truly complete experience. It's a perfect 10/10 for me, and I would eagerly return.

Nice location, good food especially in the morning and the staff was very nice. The room was comfortable and big. Something extra: we received one dinner at the a la carte restaurant which was lovely.

The location is ok but it gets very warm at the pool because it's situated between buildings. This place is more for families and people of certain age and the price is a bit high.

Clean room, found Dennis very helpful. Always ready to help. He deserve a salary raise. Made my stay pleasant. Perfect for couple quite get away..

water was hard, didnt like the food choice, very limited options, the ladies in the kitchen should work on being nice to Blacks.. they seemed to be only polite to white (my observation). Was a bit of a turnoff