Located in Jambiani, Dhow Resort offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Jambiani Beach and has facilities like a bar and a private beach area. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room has a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a pool view. Rooms have a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a patio. All guest rooms include a closet. At Dhow Resort you'll find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Paje Beach is 1.5 miles from Dhow Resort, while Jozani Forest is 17 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Baaba
    Ghana Ghana
    Dhow resort was fabulous! Beach front location was awesome. Great food and drinks. Everyone in the hospitality staff was excellent, professional, friendly, and they made our stay so comfortable it felt like home away from home. First visit to...
  • Omer
    Israel Israel
    Nice area, nice staff, close to other restaurants and there are evening activities in the area almost every day. Would recommend this place for a nice leisure time in Zanzibar
  • Nina
    Slovenia Slovenia
    This was a small, quiet, boutique beachfront hotel, nicely furnished (also we loved the smell of the coconut and lime shampoo, bath soap and conditioner that were available in the beautiful bathroom) with very helpfull and kind staff. I must also...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 58 Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      African • American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Dhow Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
  • Swahili

House rules

Dhow Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Dhow Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Dhow Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Dhow Resort

  • Check-in at Dhow Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Dhow Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • 58 Bar & Grill

  • The prices at Dhow Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Dhow Resort is 0.8 miles from the center of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dhow Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Foot massage
    • Happy hour
    • Back massage
    • Beach
    • Full-body massage
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming pool
    • Head massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Neck massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Couples' massage
    • Horseback riding
    • Hand massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Dhow Resort include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Dhow Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.