Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 98 reviews.
305patrickw
Couple · August 2026
“Luxurious Apres Safari Experience”
+Close your eyes and imagine the most luxurious beach accommodations possible and the perfect tonic for an apres safari experience. If dreams come true, you willl open your eyes and find yourself at the six villa, boutique Palms Zanzibar. Exquisite gardens, well apppinted and sizable villas, your own beach cabana and service that anticipates and surpasses your fondest wish. The general manager Siriak and his team think of everything. Think Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Peninsula service and personalize it at every level. The waiters and bar staff are incredible - Ngasa, Jackson, Kibalabala and Moulid, we can’t thank you enough. This place is special and will linger in our memory always.
75inah
Couple · August 2026
“The most incredible honeymoon experience - we will be back!”
+It is honestly difficult to put into words how special our stay at The Palms was. We stayed for four nights during our honeymoon, and from the moment we arrived, we were completely blown away. The first thing that struck us was how incredibly green, lush and peaceful the property was. The Palms feels so private and discreet - almost like discovering a hidden little world. We are in our late twenties and have been fortunate enough to travel quite a lot around the world, but we have genuinely never experienced service and hospitality like this before. We were shown to our own beautiful villa and had our own private beach cabana, which made the whole experience feel incredibly exclusive. There was always a lifeguard by the beach, and one of our favourite little luxuries was being able to go for an evening swim before getting ready for dinner. The food was another experience in itself. Every morning started with a beautiful breakfast with fresh pastries and juices. Lunch and dinner was served in different locations around the resort, with the most beautiful table settings. Our favourite was a lunch they arranged directly on the beach, underneath a canopy made from palm leaves. It was a
800kwilson
Couple · July 2026
“Best hotel in Zanzibar! By far.......”
+A very unique and special place in paridise. Great loction on the beach with your own cabana, spacious rooms and delicious food - what more could you want! All this made even better by the world class service of the staff; a big shout to Ngasa, Jackson, Kibalabala and Moulid, thanks so much for making this a very special occassion. Also a big thank you to Siriak for coordinating everything. We hope to be back!!!
263hazelr
Couple · July 2026
“Amazing hideaway place. Truly paradise!”
+Beautiful location, people and an outstanding quality of accommodation, food and service. The Palms is a wonderful place. It was my husband’s birthday whilst we were there; and the staff made it very special, without me asking for anything! The food is some of the best we’ve ever had. The staff, without exception were engaging, friendly, approachable, funny and professional. The quality of leadership is visible in everything. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable holiday. We wish you all well.
B3188NHmichaelh
Couple · July 2026
“What a place”
+Amazing experience for our honeymoon. Siriak and his team are really welcoming and made us feel super welcome from the beginning. The staff were also very helpful in arranging activities for us to do in Zanzibar. The rooms are great, location is amazing and the food is incredible for every meal. Big shout out to Siriak, Mau, Ngasa, Kiba, Jackson, Abdalla, Fatima and everyone else! Thank you all
EricM5687
Couple · June 2026
“10yr Anniversary celebration”
+The team at The Palms were simply the best. They made everyday feel special and really was just genuinely great. Thanks a million to the staff again
sniemira
Couple · June 2026
“Relax in luxuary”
+Thank us you to the staff at the Palms for making our stay so special. We were only there for three nights on our trip around Zanzibar but this is a special place. From the greeting at reception from the manager Siriak who greets you with a big smile and who you can tell is rightly proud of his hotel. There are only seven rooms and ours was Hibiscous facing the sea. The room is modernly furnished and the lounge area large with its own sit up bar. The bed is fabulous and the quality of the bedding superb. You can choose to relax in your front garden complete with plunge pool or in your private cabana right on the beach. From the beginning you are greeted with a cocktail and an invitation to lunch while you wait for your room to be ready. Every evening at six you are given canapes and the evening menu to choose from. The food is imaginative even for a vegetarian and they cater to your tastes. My only complaint is that I could not manage it all. The waiters are attentive and thanks to all of them Ngumbe and Jackson especially. Always attentive and always with a smile. You must try the sweet dreams cocktail, totally addictive. The swimming pool is small but plenty of room to relax by i
lynm190
Group of friends · June 2026
“A little bit of Paradise”
+The perfect sanctuary….sensational food, the team provided beautiful friendly service, the accommodation was lovely….. how privileged we were to enjoy such a beautiful retreat
Zulema_b
Couple · June 2026
“Amazing 10yr Anniversay stay at The Palms”
+I'm like most people who only give reviews if the place is really bad, or really amazing. The Palms is the latter. A truly a special place with truly special people. I didn't get to know everyone's names, but these folks stood out: Othman, Fatma, and another kind lady at the front desk who's name eludes me. Then there's the amazing bar/wait staff: Ngasa, Kiba, Jackson, and M(?). And lastly, Siriak, the operations manager. Everyone went above and beyond. There's not enough space to list every single thing that culminated into one amazing experience. But, I can say that I will be saving my money so that I can return again. The cleaning staff was amazing too. The grounds were beautiful, the accommodation was superb, and the food was delicious.
S1108HDwilliamg
Couple · March 2026
“Wonderful to be back!”
+My wife and I decided to stay again at The Palms after our mountain gorilla trek. It was great to be back! It was just as we remembered in 2024. We were able to stay in the same villa. Siriak, the manager, was warm and welcoming, as was the fantastic staff who attended to our every need. The chef’s attention to detail and preparation for each meal was phenomenal. We were very happy to be back and our only regret was not staying longer!