The Palms Zanzibar, Bwejuu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu, Tanzania

Private Villas

The Palms Zanzibar offers seven private villas, each spanning 193 square meters. Each villa includes a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a walk-in dressing room, a second bedroom with two twin beds and an en suite bathroom with a shower. Villas also provide a living room, satellite TV, a mini-bar, a safe deposit box, tea/coffee-making services, and air conditioning. Each villa has a large terrace with two sun loungers and a plunge pool with views of the Indian Ocean. On the veranda, a silk-draped four-poster Zanzibar Bed accents the plunge pool.

Dining Experience

The Palms Zanzibar features a menu reflecting Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian, and Swahili flavors. The menu changes daily and showcases local produce. Options include freshly baked croissants, eggs made-to-order, and fresh fruit. Guests can expect locally caught fish and seafood such as sea urchins, tiger prawns, and baby lobster, plus beef filet served in coconut milk with Cajun spices. All meals plus house alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included. Afternoon tea is also available.

Leisure and Activities

The Water Club, a water sports center, is located near The Palms Zanzibar on Bwejuu Beach, which offers windsurfing, kite surfing, and sailing with instructors. Guests have access to activities such as learning Swahili, palm weaving, visiting local clinics and schools supported by the Zanzibar Collection's charity, and learning to cook local dishes. A library with books on the island's flora, fauna, and marine biology is available. Excursions to Jozani Forest, Stone Town, and spice plantations can be arranged. The Frangipani Spa at the Baraza features a lap pool with underwater music and offers treatments aimed at relieving stress. Other features include a fitness center and tennis court.

Location and Access

The Palms Zanzibar is located on the south-eastern coast of Zanzibar, in Bwejuu. This location is known for white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. The hotel is an hour's drive from Zanzibar International Airport. Stone Town is a short drive away.

Hotel Services

The Palms Zanzibar provides free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. It is an adults-only hotel, with a minimum guest age of 16 years old. The hotel offers a Reef Safari, and guided snorkeling tours. Guests can participate in cooking classes, palm-weaving workshops, and Swahili language lessons. In-room amenities include air conditioning, a mini-bar, and satellite TV. The Rising Sun Dive Center offers diving experiences. A dhow can be chartered for coastal sailing. Candlelit dinners on the beach can be arranged.