The Palms Zanzibar

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Stay at The Palms, voted one of the Top 10 Romantic Hotels in the World, located along the white sands of Zanzibar’s south east coast.

The Palms Zanzibar is a stunning oceanfront hotel, perfect for honeymoons, with just six thatched bandas overlooking the beach. Guests can look forward to a variety of beach and water-based activities such as kayaking, kite surfing and more!

About The Palms Zanzibar

The Palms Zanzibar is an award-winning boutique hotel exclusively for travellers aged 16 years and older. Located along the south eastern coastline – the perfect base for a post-safari beach break – with just six villas scattered along the beachfront, each offering a private plunge pool and veranda with views of the Indian Ocean. Complimentary reef shoes offer the chance to discover the incredible marine life at low tide or spend your day snorkelling through the crystal-clear ocean waters or within the waters of the coral lagoon.

Services and Facilities

Swimming pool

The Water Club with equipment and instruction in windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and sea kayaks

PADI five-star Gold Palm and RAID dive centre

Guided snorkelling safaris

Beach football, volleyball and tennis

Bicycle rental

Library

Laundry services

Dining

The Restaurant

A menu of Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian and Swahili flavours

Showcases the island’s locally grown produce

Dietary needs are also catered for

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Afternoon tea

Mineral water, soft drinks and juices

Coffee and tea

Selection of house wines, beers and spirits

Latest Updates

The hotel will be closed for renovations from 6th May 2026 - 5th June 2026.

Passport, Visas and Local Tax Information:

Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility, and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We cannot accept responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.

All UK Passport Holders require a Visa to enter Tanzania.

Check the latest FCDO advice regarding travel to Zanzibar ( Tanzania) Tanzania travel advice - GOV.UK

Visa

A Visa On Arrival can be pre-purchased before travel or on arrival at your point of entry.

evisa : https://visa.immigration.go.tz

Mandatory Insurance:

All tourists arriving into Zanzibar from 01 October 2024 will now be required to purchase a mandatory Personal Travel Insurance as advised by the Zanzibar Government

This insurance does NOT substitute your own personal travel insurance and must be purchased in addition to.

For further information please visit www.visitzanzibar.go.tz and to purchase please visit https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/

Entry to Zanzibar will be refused without this pre-purchased insurance and it is important you read the travel advisory online.

Local Infastructure Tax

There will be an infrastructure tax payable of $USD5 per person per night (including children) which must be settled locally upon check out. This tax is subject to change without notice.

Dress Code

Visitors to Zanzibar are requested to follow a modest dress code when visiting villages and local communities.

Please refer to the Zanzibar official tourism office for further information.

Room Types

Villas

140 square metres

Furnished terrace with views of the Indian Ocean

Private outdoor plunge pool

Four poster bed

Dressing room

En-suite bathroom

Living room

Air conditioning

Satellite TV and DVD player

Standing bar with tea and coffee making facilities

Mini bar

Telephone

Safe deposit box

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