Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

On Zanzibar’s sun-drenched southeast coast in the fishing village of Paje, a short hop from Paje Beach. The boutique beach hotel sits minutes from Jambiani and Bwejuu beaches and about an hour by car from Stone Town and the airport.

This boutique beach hotel blends airy, elegant rooms with a seaside palette of white, blue and warm yellow. Rooms open onto the pool and garden areas and feature private furnished balconies, minibars (some complimentary items), bathrobes and ensuite showers. Room sizes start around 33 m² with superior rooms up to about 45 m². Family-friendly touches include a kids’ playroom and babysitting services.

Multiple pools await — including indoor and outdoor options and four outdoor pools — plus a private stretch of beach for sea-breeze mornings. Pamper yourself at the spa and massage rooms, join the on-site diving club, or ping-pong your way through the afternoon. The hotel also runs a tour desk and offers transfers, car rental and free self-parking. Concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning services keep things effortless. All-inclusive rates are available.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk help keep plans on track.

Two restaurants and two bars serve breakfast, snacks and relaxed meals, with a coffee shop/café for daytime picks. 24-hour room service is available and all-inclusive plans can cover meals and many beverages (some specialty dinners and items may incur extra charges).