Mashariki Palace Hotel

The Mashariki Palace Hotel is a luxurious residence for those seeking refined hospitality in one of Stone Town’s most magnificent historical settings. Wandering through the ancient corridors, your thoughts will drift to the past splendour of a lost era, and the secret memories, like a faint waft of incence, that this old palace jealously preserves.

The newly opened Mashariki Palace Hotel was built by the first sultan of Zanzibar almost 200 years ago. It is known as the ‘Eastern Palace’ on the islands, and was once the seat of the Omani empire that spanned a thousand miles. The home of the Sultan's religious councilor has now been restored to its former magnificence.

Relaxing on a balcony overlooking the old town, with mosques, churches and temples below you, you can cast your eyes past the tropical seafront gardens to the sparkling blue Indian Ocean and wonder about the generations of people who sailed here on gentle monsoon breezes.

Accommodation

The 18 non-smoking rooms are all unique; the ground floor looks into the courtyard and has high ceilings. Several rooms have balconies, some have sea views, some have a living area or mezzanine floor, but all are enclosed in this original ancient palace with cool, thick walls, Arabian beds, stucco decoration and carved doors, bringing you the essence of old Zanzibar with a twist of modern chic.

Because the hotel has been converted from the wing of the old palace, no two rooms are alike. Each has its unique and stylish features, either original or added.

The three general room categories that result from the imaginative use of the space are named after the three original areas of the old Stone Town nearby the palace, accessible from the hotel by foot along the narrow winding streets - Forodhani: the seafront, Shangani: the residential area, and Darajani: the market and bazaars.

• 5 Darajani rooms are between 20-30 square meters and have all the facilities listed below, with typical Zanzibar features and details
  
  
• 7 Shangani rooms are more spacious, between 30-45 square meters, and have either a small suite area or a courtyard balcony
  
  
• 6 Forodhani rooms have further features such as sea views, mezzanine design, terraces or spectacular high ceilings.
  
  

All rooms are equipped with the following:

• air conditioning
• mosquito net
• hair dryer
• internal phone
• mini fridge
• laptop safe
• flat screen TV
• free Wi-Fi wireless internet access
• anti-panic door lock
• complimentary tea and coffee facilities

An al fresco lunch or starlight dinner is available on request, as is laundry service, extra bed and babysitting service.

Services

Tea Lounge
Daily and free of charge in the tea lounge, the pastry chef offers a selection of savouries and tea cakes to enjoy with Zanzibar traditional morning coffee selection or afternoon spiced teas.

Kusi Bar
Ideally situated on the rooftop terrace with a breathtaking view of the Forodhani gardens, the Indian Ocean and the House of Wonders. Enjoy a choice of tapas with a glass of chilled Champagne or your favorite cocktail watching the spectacular African sunset.

Solarium and massage
Treat yourself to a a relaxing massage or hammam scrub to wind-down from your journey and prepare your body for the beach, or have a nap on the sun beds on the open terrace.

Excursions
The concierge service is on hand to book local restaurants for you as well as to organise any Island excursion, including tours of the old town, sunset cruises, trips to outlying islands, spice tours, beach excursions, snorkelling, diving and other watersports.

Meeting Room
A meeting room for up to 20 guests is available upon request for those who wish to mix a little business with pleasure.

...Come and be charmed by the Mashariki Palace Hotel