The Palms Zanzibar

We were blown away by this Hotel, the service was outstanding, our bungalow was large and well decorated making it feel like home. Each day we were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful food we were served, it was lovely to have freshly cooked local cuisine. The Hotel is small and intimate, and very quiet which was exactly what we wanted. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and as frequent travellers finding a Hotel like this is rare. We loved it so much, we have already reserved for next year.

Wonderful stay at The Palms ! We enjoyed every bit of the elegant, relaxed setting that was beautiful, clean and well-staffed. We enjoyed delicious, local food served by friendly, happy people. As well, we found the management staff especially helpful when we needed some assistance with travel plans. They were patient, kind and skilled. We were happy to spend four days there relaxing after a seven day safari. Perfect place to rest and reflect. We highly recommend The Palms at The Zanzibar Collection!

We stayed at The Palms 3 nights after a long safari to enjoy some beach time. PROS: The villa (Clove) was very spacious with bedroom, living room, day room, 2 bathrooms, 2 walk-in closets, and porch with a plunge pool. Also comes with private beach cabana. All areas of the property are kept immaculate and picturesque. All meals are 3 courses which are expertly prepared, plated, and served. (There are no quick and casual options should that be important for you.) A nice perk is the evening cocktail and menu service to take your order early. Beer, soda, tea, coffee and water provided in the minibar. All staff we encountered were friendly, helpful, and professional. The manager helped us set up a private sunset tour and snorkeling trip from neighboring properties. They also allowed us to have a late check out which we greatly appreciated. CONS: While the amenities provided covered the basics, they seemed a little scarce for such a luxury hotel; eg no dental kit, shaving kit, bar soap, slippers, or in-room snacks. We were told wine & champagne were included and available upon request, and we clarified this again when we ordered a bottle for our sunset cruise; however we were charged for it at checkout. I was under the impression we’d get service in the cabanas, but we had to walk up and order at the pool bar each time. The laundry service is not included but it was very efficient and affordable. Overall the Pros far exceeded the Cons and we would definitely recommend this place to friends traveling to Zanzibar.

My wife and I just completed a 4 day stay at the Palms after our Tanzania safari trip. After a hectic week on safari, the Palms was the perfect retreat to recharge our batteries. Siriak and his staff made us feel very welcome and the level of service and attention to detail is second to none. There are 7 individual villas onsite which allows the guests a lot of privacy whilst not feeling at all neglected. Each villa also has their own cabana next to the beach. At the pool, the staff bring amazing drinks pre lunch. Lunch and dinner are 3 options of starters and mains whilst Chef William is happy to adapt to any dietary issues one may have. The food each day was wonderful. Of an evening, a pre-dinner cocktail is delivered to the villa with that evenings dinner menu. Over our 3 night stay we had a sundowner, a caipirinha and a banana daiquiri whilst we decided on our dinner choice. Guests of the Palms can also use the facilities of the sister hotels,the Breezes and Baraza next door. If you're looking for an intimate place to spend time in Zanzibar look no further than the Palms.

This place is terrific. Personal, tailored service from start to finish. From management (Siriak, operations manager) through everyone on the staff, well, team, there is a keen desire to make sure your experience is perfect. The setting is stunning. The accommodations are beautiful and thoughtfully designed and executed. We have a few dietary issues that were 1) inquired about, and 2) taken very seriously. Quality of food is outstanding. I give this place my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

Amazing holiday in one of the most beautiful and luxurous hotel in the world. Service was excellent, friendly and staff was always happy and smiling. They made us feeling so special. Food was delicious and we enjoyed 3-4 courses lunchs and 5-8 courses dinners feeling to be pampered! Almost every evening there was music entertainment and local cultural performance. Only seven villas guaranteed privacy and peaceful stay. Big and warm thank you to whole staff!

We had a spectacularly relaxing week at The Palms. There are seven gorgeous villas, each with their own cabana and plunge pool. The villas are very spacious with excellent air conditioning. The staff were all very welcoming and the food was always delicious. We were very sad to leave.

Wonderful place, quite small but with big, comfortable beautiful houses. Close to the beach where you have your own cabana. Wonderful service and terrific surroundings. Closeby you have Barazza and Breezes hotels where you can find gym, spa and tennis! Only take a couple of minutes walk to get there. The Palms only have eight houses, which means that you really can relax and enjoy a place without a lot of tourists all around! We were really sad to leave this wonderful place and can absolutely recommend this if you want something extra. The tide is something special, but you need shoes when you walk in the ocean due to many seaurchins! We will definitely come back!

This place is very intimate and one of the most romantic places you can go. The villas are large and spacious, the cabanas were perfect and on the water. we often talk about missing our sundowners (cocktails). The service and details were not overlooked in any way. Ngasa, Kibalabala, Maulid and Jackson made our stay incredible.

One of the most wonderful places to stay. This was our second visit to The Palms and we were not disappointed. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel special and nothing was too much trouble. Just 7 exclusive villas, pool and personal beach side bandas. The staff and management are the best! If you want a place that will really make you feel like royalty then this is it! The food is amazing - lots of delicious, fresh seafood, great choices and an well chosen wine list. This is the place to come if you really want to relax and be pampered. You also have access to the neighbouring hotels facilities (Breezes and Baraza). We used the spa and gym at Baraza. The beach here is beautiful white sand as far as the eye can see. There is also access to a dive centre, watersports with kayaks, Hobie's and snorkelling etc. The Ops Manager Siriak and his team (Jackson, Maulid, Kibi, Mlacha, Ngasa, Chef William to mention just a few!) were totally wonderful. We really hope to visist again soon!