Mashariki Palace Hotel

Zanzibar – Stone Town

Mashariki is a beautiful new 18 room boutique resort situated in Stone Town. The hotel has been restored beyond its former magnificence as the palace of the Sultan religious councilor and the seat of the Omani empire.

Overview

Exotic and mystical, this hotel is evocative of the centuries of sultans, traders, adventurers and explorers who came to these magical isles of Zanzibar, leaving a cultural and architectural fusion which echoes its proud history of Persian, Arabian, Indian, Colonial and African influences.

Wandering through the ancient corridors, your thoughts will drift to the past splendor of a lost era, and the secret memories, like a faint waft of incense, that this old palace jealously preserves.

Accommodation

The 18 no smoking rooms are all unique; the ground floor looks into the courtyard and has high ceilings, several 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.

All rooms include breakfast until 11 a.m. and are equipped with air conditioning, mosquito net, spring box mattress, baby crib, hair dryer, internal phone, mini fridge, laptop safe, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi wireless internet access, anti-panic door lock and 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.

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 – Forodani: the seafront, Shangani: the residential area, and Darajani: the market and bazaars.

• 5 Darajani rooms are between 20-30 sqm meters with typical Zanzibar features and details.
• 7 Shangani rooms are more spacious, between 30-45 sqm, 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.

Zanziplanet reviews

This beautiful boutique hotel is new to Zanzibar. Its location and architecture promise luxurious, stylish elegance alongside a warm welcome and the romance of the Sultan era. This hotel is sure to establish itself as one of the must visit destinations in Stone Town.