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Funguni Palace Hotel

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Free English breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Funguni Palace Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | WiFi (free)

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | WiFi (free)

Standard Triple Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Funguni Palace Hotel is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. House of Wonders and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Zanzibar Night Market and Michenzani Mall. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Funguni Rd, Funguni Street, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban, 1071

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malindi Mosque
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    10 min walk
  • 6 Degrees South
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Is Funguni Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Funguni Palace Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Funguni Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Funguni Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Funguni Palace Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Malindi Mosque, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, and Shakti Temple. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Zanzibar Night Market are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Funguni Palace Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Located in a dark & out of the way area

Located in a dark area away from most restaurants & shops. My room had no curtains on the windows including the hallway meaning I had to sleep in almost complete light. I think the price is a little expensive for the hotel with its position & condition. Stuff were very friendly & the breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not recommanded

Reservation paid when ordering and no room on arrival, obliged to pay again to get a room, due to poor management of reservations, hotel strongly discouraged.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ARNAUD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not recommanded

Reservation paid when ordering and no room on arrival, obliged to pay again to get a room, due to poor management of reservations, hotel strongly discouraged.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Budget hotel with a great roof top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent place, would stay again

Clean inside, handy location 10 minutes walk from most attractions and without the price tag of some of the other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rehana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, Clean and Convenient

The Hotel is well located very near to the Ferry. The staff were friendly at all times, and helped us book various activities around the island, although there were some miscommunication, specifically about the prison island and spice tour including time for swimming (they didnt). The breakfast is good but not "Full English" as advertises
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MARTINE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anders

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Avinyia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021