About The Palms
The Palms is an oasis on the southeast coast of tropical Zanzibar. A place where rustling coconut palms, white powdery beaches, and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean come together as the backdrop for an exclusive resort. The Palms offers 7 beautifully designed and furnished villas in an intimate setting, where personal service and attention are paramount.
It is time to fully relax and enjoy. Small pavilions with thatched roofs provide shade and privacy for your sunbed on the beach. In the tropical garden of the resort lies the pool, inviting you for a refreshing dip, followed by a drink at the driftwood bar. Head to the restaurant, where Zanzibari cuisine introduces you to a mix of exotic flavors created by the island’s abundant spices. End your day with a delicious cocktail and the sound of the sea as your background music.
What you can expect:
- An exclusive, small, and romantic villa resort
- Each villa has its own plunge pool
- Private pavilion with loungers on the beach
- The stay is on an all-inclusive basis
- Take advantage of the facilities at the neighboring sister resorts
Impression
Your Stay
Each villa is built and furnished in Zanzibari style, using light and earthy colors. The terrace offers cozy seating areas and a small sunken plunge pool. You can easily walk into the rustic living room with a cozy sitting area. The living room provides access to two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. Each villa has its own covered pavilion on the beach, with a covered lounge bed and two sunbeds by the sea. Here, you can spend your day peacefully on the beach.
Experiences
Go Local
During this excursion, you will learn more about local life in Zanzibar. You visit a local village near Bwejuu, where you will explore a school and a mosque. You will also be welcomed into a typical Swahili house. Afterwards, you will walk with your guide past several food stalls, where you can of course try some snacks. The beauty of this excursion is that the proceeds go directly to the village itself.
Learn the Ancient Bao Game
You may have seen the Bao game before. This traditional game originates from East Africa, but you can find it in many places across Africa, including Zanzibar. It looks simple, but it is actually a complex and strategic game. During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to learn to play the game from a true Bao expert.
Hotel Information
The Palms offers only the essential facilities. However, you are also welcome to use the amenities of the neighboring 5* sister resort Breezes Beach Club. Think of an additional swimming pool, fitness center, tennis court, The Water Club for watersports, as well as the excellent Frangipani Spa and the top-notch PADI dive center. A short walk along the beach will take you to the other side to the second sister resort Baraza, where you can also enjoy the exceptional Frangipani Spa.
Accommodation
This exclusive resort offers only 7 villas. Each villa is approximately 140 m² in size and features a fairly similar layout. The private terrace includes a seating area and a sunken plunge pool. The living room is equipped with air conditioning, a spacious seating area, TV, DVD player, safe, and a bar with minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. The master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed, a walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, separate shower, double sink, and toilet. The second bedroom has two single beds and is accessed via the walk-in closet, leading to an ensuite bathroom with a shower, single sink, and toilet. Each villa has its own pavilion on the beach with sun loungers.
It is possible to rent the entire resort if you are traveling with a larger group. Only when the resort is fully rented out are children allowed in this resort.
Restaurants
The Palms has its own restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a bar where you can unwind in the evening with a delicious drink. By the pool, you'll find the pool bar for refreshing beverages throughout the day.
Spa / Wellness
The Palms does not have its own spa, but you can make use of the spas at the sister resorts Breezes and Baraza, located on either side of The Palms. Of these two spas, the Frangipani Spa at Baraza is more tranquil and exclusive. The professional masseurs come from Thailand, Bali, and India, giving you the option to choose from specialized massage techniques. Natural skincare products and locally made essential oils are used. At the spas of the sister resorts, you will also find a fitness center and yoga sessions are offered.
Activities
The Palms has its own swimming pool with sunbeds, Wi-Fi throughout the resort, a laundry service, and a concierge service.
The Palms also offers a variety of excursions. Consider a cooking workshop to learn how to prepare Swahili and Zanzibari dishes yourself. If you would like to go diving or snorkeling, the resort can arrange this for you through Breezes' PADI dive center. At Breezes' Water Club, you can go windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking, and sailing. Or book a cruise on a dhow, a traditional boat, sailing along the coast and through the mangroves.
You are staying on Zanzibar's main island, which not only boasts beautiful white beaches and azure blue sea but also has a stunning interior with an interesting history and culture. You can book an excursion to explore this further.
Sustainability
With regard to the environment and sustainability, and also as part of The Zanzibar Collection, The Palms boasts the largest solar panel garden on the island. This provides nearly all the hotels of The Zanzibar Collection with power generated on-site. In addition, they have an international team investing in and striving to be a 100% plastic-free resort. Furthermore, they engage in organic gardening, recycling of waste and water, and aim to protect the environment both on land and in the sea as much as possible.
On a socio-economic level, the resort also commits to sustainability. Many managers at The Palms and the sister resorts started in lower positions and have been able to advance to higher roles with the help of the resorts. They prioritize employing and training as many local residents as possible. The local communities are further supported in health, hygiene, and education, and fresh produce is sourced as much as possible from local farmers and fishermen. For the resort’s interior design, they make use of the work of local artisans and artists.
Accommodation
This exclusive resort offers only 7 villas. Each villa is approximately 140 m² in size and features a fairly similar layout. The private terrace includes a seating area and a sunken plunge pool. The living room is equipped with air conditioning, a spacious seating area, TV, DVD player, safe, and a bar with minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. The master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed, a walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, separate shower, double sink, and toilet. The second bedroom has two single beds and is accessed via the walk-in closet, leading to an ensuite bathroom with a shower, single sink, and toilet. Each villa has its own pavilion on the beach with sun loungers.
It is possible to rent the entire resort if you are traveling with a larger group. Only when the resort is fully rented out are children allowed in this resort.
Restaurants
The Palms has its own restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a bar where you can unwind in the evening with a delicious drink. By the pool, you'll find the pool bar for refreshing beverages throughout the day.
Spa / Wellness
The Palms does not have its own spa, but you can make use of the spas at the sister resorts Breezes and Baraza, located on either side of The Palms. Of these two spas, the Frangipani Spa at Baraza is more tranquil and exclusive. The professional masseurs come from Thailand, Bali, and India, giving you the option to choose from specialized massage techniques. Natural skincare products and locally made essential oils are used. At the spas of the sister resorts, you will also find a fitness center and yoga sessions are offered.
Activities
The Palms has its own swimming pool with sunbeds, Wi-Fi throughout the resort, a laundry service, and a concierge service.
The Palms also offers a variety of excursions. Consider a cooking workshop to learn how to prepare Swahili and Zanzibari dishes yourself. If you would like to go diving or snorkeling, the resort can arrange this for you through Breezes' PADI dive center. At Breezes' Water Club, you can go windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking, and sailing. Or book a cruise on a dhow, a traditional boat, sailing along the coast and through the mangroves.
You are staying on Zanzibar's main island, which not only boasts beautiful white beaches and azure blue sea but also has a stunning interior with an interesting history and culture. You can book an excursion to explore this further.
Sustainability
With regard to the environment and sustainability, and also as part of The Zanzibar Collection, The Palms boasts the largest solar panel garden on the island. This provides nearly all the hotels of The Zanzibar Collection with power generated on-site. In addition, they have an international team investing in and striving to be a 100% plastic-free resort. Furthermore, they engage in organic gardening, recycling of waste and water, and aim to protect the environment both on land and in the sea as much as possible.
On a socio-economic level, the resort also commits to sustainability. Many managers at The Palms and the sister resorts started in lower positions and have been able to advance to higher roles with the help of the resorts. They prioritize employing and training as many local residents as possible. The local communities are further supported in health, hygiene, and education, and fresh produce is sourced as much as possible from local farmers and fishermen. For the resort’s interior design, they make use of the work of local artisans and artists.
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