Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (182 reviews)
East Coast of Paje , Paje , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pool
Clean and well-kept property
Quiet / few guests
Good location (ideal for kiting)
Friendly staff (in many cases)
Multiple relaxation areas
Cons:
Mixed service / management favoritism
Expensive activities and additional local costs
Limited variety at dinner / few simple food options
Internet issues in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple reviews explicitly note very clean rooms/grounds ("Muito limpo", "saubere Anlage").
Service
7.7
Mixed service: several praise staff as kind and courteous, but management/service quality flagged as mediocre and some staff appeared disengaged; reports of favoritism by management.
Location
10
Location repeatedly praised ("Die Lage... super", quiet and ideal for kiting) and described as very convenient/pleasant.
Room Quality
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.2
Good amenities noted (pool, multiple relaxation areas, well-kept property) but some negatives such as pricey activities and intermittent internet in rooms.
Value for Money
6.5
Perceived as weak: guests cite expensive activities, additional taxes and high taxi costs; some felt service favoritism reduced value.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Complaints about limited dinner variety and lack of simpler options for meals.
Overall Experience
10
Overall generally very positive across multiple reviews (headlines like 'Super', 'Oltre le aspettative', 'Maravilhoso'), tempered by service/management and some amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities: Each room at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers a perfect blend of style and comfort, featuring a terrace, pool view, minibar, and air conditioning. The cozy bed draped in mosquito nets ensures a peaceful night's sleep.

Dining and Entertainment Options: Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's multiple restaurants, lounge, and bar, offering a diverse menu and refreshing cocktails in laid-back settings. With three unique environments to choose from, you'll always find the perfect spot to unwind.

Convenient Guest Services: Enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, kite surf center, free WiFi, laundry facilities, massage service, and more. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool or explore the island, Dhow Inn has you covered.

Book your stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Paje!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 182 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 7.7
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 10
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Richard • extended_group • gb
8
Great hotel for family R&R on Zanzibar after a Safari at Beho Beho in the Selous, Tanzania
Pros:

The hotel is situated on a sandy beach and has a sea view from its bar and dining areas. Appealing design of main hospitality rooms and agreeable basic but functional and clean rooms located around small pools. Lovely long length swimming pool. Friendly staff. Great Raw Food bar. Nice little gym.

Cons:

A distinct shortage of tonics to go with our gins.
Mediocre buffet supper ( on one night only) so that we did not revisit that particular dining experience. Random supply of beach towels throughout the week and a poor supply of powdered milk for our morning beverages.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Franck • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Alba • couple • es
9
Muchas opciones y personal muy amable
Pros:

Todo estaba genial me encantó el asiático que tienen dentro del propio Hotel.
El trato súper bueno
Tienes opciones de taxi para ir a diferentes restaurantes que están cerca de la zona
Es seguro dar un paseo por las playas
Cuida muy bien a los gatitos
Tienes una zona de playa privada para descansar con vistas al mar

Cons:

No me gustó la opción de cenas (comida) que tenían a modo buffet
No merece la pena pagar por la piscina privada en la habitación, ya que el agua no está calentita no es como un jacuzzi y tienes justo debajo las piscinas, así que no merece la pena pagar la habitación extra. Ni siquiera llegamos a usar la piscina privada.
La ducha de la habitación no traga bien y hace que el agua se salga por la puerta, ya que la ducha es como si fuese un cuarto pequeño, y el agua sale por debajo de la puerta, mojando la habitación

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Dagmar • couple • br
7
Pros:

Quarto Bem iluminado, banho muito bom, vaso sanitário separado. Roupão ok.. varanda muito agradável. Funcionários muito gentis e atenciosos

Cons:

Nao havia toalhas de rosto. E as toalhas não eram tão boas. Praia na frente do hotel com muito lixo.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Celso Luiz • couple • br
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Monnet • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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yves-pascal • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

Piscine

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel had multiple areas to relax

Cons:

Nothing to doslike

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Yuval • couple • il
3
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Noemi • couple • it
10
Super
Pros:

Tutto bellissimo. Staff molto gentile e cortese.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • it
10
Oltre le aspettative
Pros:

Struttura bellissima, molto curata, personale cortese e disponibile. Servizi ottimi.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Gerlinde • couple • at
8
Nettes Hotel, etwas in die Jahre gekommen, sauber und gute Lage
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist super, saubere Anlage

Cons:

Mitarbeiter sind teils sehr nett, einige sind nicht so begeistert bei der Arbeit

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • be
8
Joli petit hôtel mais accueil moyen et activités chères.
Pros:

Joli petit hôtel au calme, parfait si l'on veut kiter en saison de vent. Par contre, accueil et qualité du service des personnes du management de l'hôtel très moyen et activités proposées très chères (sortie snorkeling min. 60$/pers - taxis 100$ pour Stone Town, taxes 10$/jour, etc.).

Cons:

L'accueil et le service de l'équipe de management : un groupe familial a été privilégié pendant tout le séjour (chaises à la plage réservée, restaurant réservé) au détriment des autres hôtes, générant une note très désagréable au séjour !

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • br
10
Maravilhoso
Pros:

Muito limpo
Tranquilo
Poucos hóspedes

Cons:

Pouca variedade na janta
Falta de opções mais simples
Internet não funcionava bem no quarto

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • it
5
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Eggert Thor • couple • is
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Gregor • couple • it
10
Pros:

Wir haben unsere Flitterwochen im Dhow Inn verbracht, 9 Nächte im grösseren Zimmer mit Privatpool. Wir hatten selten so eine tolle Küche...wir hatten aber auch das Glück,dass wir wenig Leute im Hotel waren und 5 von 9 Tagen A'la Carte bestellen durften,einfach Spitze. Auch das Buffet war gut,aber das A'la Carte Menü war sensationell...alle freundlich,sehr zuvorkommend. herausragend waren Happy, Issa und Salmin,welche uns in unserem All Inclusive Urlaub alle Wünsche erfüllt haben. auch der Zuständige des Spa,ein Ägypter, dessen Namen mir gerade entfällt,war immer für einen netten Plausch zu haben,meine Frau hat die Behandlungen sehr genossen. Es wurde denn ganzen Tag in der Anlage geputzt und auch die Toiletten waren top. die Katzen und Raben können ein bisschen nerven aber waren schmählerten in keinster Weise und Wohlbefinden. die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt...sehr gerne wieder,absolute Urlaubsempfehlung

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo Toipa • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Quartos espaçosos, boas instalações.

Cons:

Comida do Buffet com pouca quantidade, pouca diversidade.

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Jacques • couple • ca
7
Pleasant and quiet
Pros:

Well swept and well kept. Polite staff.

Cons:

No TV in room.
No assistance offered with baggage at check out

2025-12-01 • via Nuitee