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Dhow Palace Hotel vs Balcony House
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Comparing Dhow Palace Hotel to Balcony House in Zanzibar. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Pick based on gut feeling — the numbers can't separate these two in Zanzibar.
If you only remember one thing
With scores of 68.11 and 67.88, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose Dhow Palace Hotel
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Choose Balcony House
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
Score comparison
| Dimension | Dhow Palace Hotel | Balcony House |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 84.60 |
| Value | 50.00 | 78.32 |
| Location | 57.71 | 58.03 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 63.60 |
| Services | 65.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 68.11 | 67.88 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, Dhow Palace Hotel leads slightly with a 4.2-point margin.
Value: On Value, Balcony House leads clearly with a 28.32-point margin.
Location: Neither hotel has a real edge on Location.
Comfort: On Comfort, Dhow Palace Hotel leads clearly with a 17.2-point margin.
Services: On Services, Dhow Palace Hotel leads clearly with a 25-point margin.
Price
Dhow Palace Hotel
EUR 70
Triple Room
Balcony House
EUR 26
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Dhow Palace Hotel
2 swimming poolsFacilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree parkingRestaurantRoom service
Only Balcony House
Parking