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Funguni Palace Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Free WiFi
Lobby
Staircase
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Funguni Palace Hotel in central Stone Town offers English breakfast, dry cleaning, and sunny terrace views. The staff arranges local tours, and WiFi keeps guests connected. Previous visitors consistently share positive experiences.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Funguni Rd, Funguni Street, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban, 1071

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Slave Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Fort - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Funguni Palace Hotel

Hotel located in Stone Town
Consider a stay at Funguni Palace Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Funguni Palace Hotel feature perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap

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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

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

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

Property is also known as

Funguni Palace Hotel Hotel
Funguni Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Funguni Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Funguni Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Funguni Palace Hotel?

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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