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The Palms Zanzibar

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About The Palms Zanzibar

A private luxury beach hideaway

The Palms is a family-owned resort and with just 6 gorgeous villas, offering intimate luxury on the stunning East Coast of Zanzibar. Each villa has a private outdoor plunge pool and looks out across the beach to the beckoning Indian Ocean. The resort is excellently positioned for kite surfing and the Water Club on the beach is there to enable guests to try out a variety of water sports.

From $450 per person/per night
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The property

The bar and lounge area are elegant and relaxing, built under a tall thatched roof with views over the ocean. There is a huge communal pool on the beach with plenty of sun loungers and shade canopies.

The rooms

The Palms has just 6 thatched villas, built in between the palm trees on the white sand, the rooms are elegantly furnished with Zanzibari style and careful attention to detail. There is air conditioning, a TV, music and DVD player as well as a mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities. Each villa is wonderfully spacious with two bedrooms and a lovely terrace with ocean views and a plunge pool.

Activities

During your stay at The Palms you will be able to use all the facilities of the neighbouring, sister hotel, Breezes, which have a fantastic water sport and marine activity centre. The Sanctuary Spa is The Palms stunning beachside retreat offering a huge range of treatments and therapies. Cultural excursions and trips to swim with dolphins can also be organised as well as a bike ride along the gloriously long beaches at low tide, which is a personal favourite.
Plan your stay

How to book The Palms Zanzibar

How do I book The Palms Zanzibar?

The Palms Zanzibar can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring The Palms Zanzibar or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palms Zanzibar?

Stays at The Palms Zanzibar start from around $450 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Zanzibar

Flaming sunsets, sandy beaches and luxe hotels are easily accessible on a classic Zanzibar getaway.