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Dhow Palace Hotel vs Retro
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Comparing Dhow Palace Hotel to Retro 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 67.59, 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 Retro
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to step outside and be in the center
Score comparison
| Dimension | Dhow Palace Hotel | Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 78.30 |
| Value | 50.00 | 81.68 |
| Location | 57.71 | 61.62 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 61.80 |
| Services | 65.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 68.11 | 67.59 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, Dhow Palace Hotel leads noticeably with a 10.5-point margin.
Value: On Value, Retro leads clearly with a 31.68-point margin.
Location: On Location, Retro leads slightly with a 3.91-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, Dhow Palace Hotel leads clearly with a 19-point margin.
Services: On Services, Dhow Palace Hotel leads clearly with a 25-point margin.
Price
Dhow Palace Hotel
EUR 70
Triple Room
Retro
EUR 25
Twin Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFamily roomsFree parkingFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurant
Only Dhow Palace Hotel
2 swimming poolsFacilities for disabled guestsFitness centerRoom serviceWifi in all areas