桑給巴爾帕瑪斯度假村(The Palms Zanzibar)

We have been totally and utterly spoilt this week. There is not a single part of our stay that hasn't been absolute luxury. The grounds are beautiful, immaculate, and so well kept. It's not uncommon to see people climbing the trees to get coconuts for all to enjoy. Our bungalow was bigger than our flat at home! A small kitchen area, spacious lounge, lovely bedroom with a huge comfy bed, a massive bathroom with a bath, vanity area, his & hers sinks, and separate toilet and shower areas, with an additional bathroom, snug, and wardrobe area make up the bungalow. There is also a plunge pool, bed, and sofa area outside, too. Just incredible! Toiletries, first aid kit, hair dryer & safe are all provided. The pool is great, very refreshing with lovely views. The sun loungers are also very comfortable too. The pool bar is a few steps away in a shaded area with drinks a plenty. Each bungalow has its own private cabana with sun loungers and towels daily. The beach is nice. Quite sea****-y and lots of sea urchins, so take water shoes. During a low tide, you can take a reef walk, and when the tide is higher, you can enjoy a nice swim. The water is at times like a hot bath! You can see plenty of fish and sea life. There are occasionally people walking along trying to sell stuff, but a polite "Hapana asanti" suffices, and you're left to be. It's nice to take a stroll either way down the beach, too. The food. Oh my god, the food. Just wow. 5 course meals which are absolutely exquisite! We have never had food so good. Seafood lovers will be in their element. Our favourite has to be the octopus we had for lunch one day. Breakfast is a variety of fresh fruit, juices, pastries, and hot/cold options. Lunch & dinner are pre ordered, so you'll be shown a menu a couple of hours before the meal to select from. It is no problem at all to order as you sit down, though, or ask for variations of the menu. Sundowners will help you sample the cocktail menu throughout your stay and have some snacks. Every meal, the tables are decorated differently. To put in to perspective how good the food is, we went for dinner one evening at a nearby restaurant, and it came nowhere near to the standard we'd been used to all week. Occasionally, there is evening entertainment. The staff are amazing and make you feel so well looked after and cared for. Kiba & Jackson, in particular, were brilliant with us. The two sister hotels on either side are also very nice, but we mainly stayed at The Palms, so can't comment too much about either of them. I don't think I've ever had a more relaxing week. We're used to slightly more atmosphere & vibrance when we go away, but on reflection, a super luxury week of pure chill out isn't so bad afterall, especially after a busy week prior on safari. Thank you so much for an utterly fantastic honeymoon!!!

To the entire Team at the Palms Zanzibar, Asante Sana! We decided to visit the Palms to rest after being on safari the prior 2 weeks. When choosing a place to stay, we read the reviews on TA and although higher end in cost, it seemed like you couldn't go wrong. We are happy to say that the reviews are spot on and the Palms is worth every shilling! The resort is run by a top GM, Mr. Siriak, who is so efficient and reassuring that you would expect any request could be met (and in our case were!). Mr Siriak was there when you needed anything, and in the ether running the behind the scenes operations the rest of the time. As for operations, there are services from breakfast through dinner (including Tea Time, Sundowners, Lounge Drinks, In Cabana Service). The staff are exceedingly delightful and apologies for not capturing everyone's names: we specifically received top-tier service throughout each day from Jackson, Ngasa, Kibalabala and Maulid. Upon arrival, you are presented your Villa (one of only 7 on property) which is about the size of a small house! Then, you are shown the beautiful grounds including your personal Cabana overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a tidal cycle allowing for excursions to investigate the interesting sea life between the beach and the breakers offshore. We also enjoyed snorkeling, scuba diving, reef walks, and a day trip to visit the spice farms, butterfly garden and National Forest. Needless to say, each of these activities were scheduled, booked and managed by Mr. Siriak and his Team with precision and joy. The last night we enjoyed live music where for the 10 guests having dinner around the pool, Mr. Siriak had provided a 7-piece! band. Lastly, we would be remiss without mentioning that after noting certain food preferences, my wife was treated to Lobster 3 nights (see photo) and various Shrimp entrees the remaining nights; all of the food was terrific and will require loads of exercise to ensure we can visit again... And we would like to as soon as possible. :-)

Écrin de tranquillité au coeur de l’océan indien. Hôtel intimiste où l’on se sent seuls et privilégiés. Le personnel est adorable, le service est indiscutable, la nourriture est excellente et les petits attentions se multiplient chaque jour. Demandez la villa honey moon , C’est la seule des 7 villas qui donne directement sur l’océan

C'est un vrai havre de paix et de quiétude. Hôtel magnifique, 6 belles villas de dimensions généreuses, une restauration de qualité, variée, et une équipe formidable à votre écoute. La plage est belle (coefficient de marée très important), propre, avec un accès direct et privé, bordée de petits espaces individuels couverts et conviviaux.

Just a wonderful piece of paradise which I cannot fault in any way. Everything was 5* from the start. An amazing villa (with lovely extras), very good food (especially the seafood) with great choice from the menus. In relation to the service, nothing was too much trouble. This is an all inclusive hotel with a completely exclusive personal feel and each villa has its own cabana. The beach is beautiful and although tidal allows for wonderful rock pool exploration although quite frankly all you want to do here is completely relax. We travelled around Zanzibar for 14 days staying at four highly rated, non touristy hotels (all of which I have reviewed).The Palms was our favourite which we really would love to return to one day.

J'ai passé un séjour merveilleux dans cet hôtel de grande qualité et typiquement Africain, logement superbe avec jacuzzi privatif, très bonne literie, un service et accueil exceptionnel. Le directeur est à l'écoute de ses clients, à la réception il y avait des couronnes à épices très jolies, je lui demande où je peux en acheter, le lendemain il me l'avait déposé dans ma chambre. Tout le personnel est plein de gentille attention, le jardinier m'a donné des graines.....Le jardin est magnifique. !!!! Je recommande sincèrement cet hôtel . Michèle de France

Estuve 3 noches en éste magnifico hotel , por suerte para nosotros estábamos solos y todo el personal a nuestro servicio, nunca te molestaban, ni los veías pero sorprendentemente cuando los necesitabas siempre estaban, el gerente muy bien, español, perfecto para poder charlar, habitación enorme cómoda y confortable, playa con poca opción de baño, ya que entre las mareas no te permite el típico baño relajado, pero siempre queda la piscina, clima bueno, no exceso de calor. La comida muy bien, atentos a todos nuestros gustos y necesidades, lo que pides te hacen sin problema, lo cual agradezco porque quizás soy un poco delicada para comer, sin duda sitio increíble, gente muy agradable y entorno bonito, volveremos. Muchas gracias por todo.