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The best ever!!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jul 4, 2019
We stayed here recent as part of our honeymoon. This place is so fantastic!! The rooms are spacious with an outdoor bed and her personal small pool. The grounds are glorious. There are only 6 villas and each have their own cabana. The food was the best. Each day/night the staff did something different. Either by having dinner by the pool or lunch on the beach. The assistant manager, Siskia (SP?) was so helpful and at times I thought he only worked for us. I wish we stayed longer. You will not find a better place!!
Date of stay: June 2019
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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GM-TZC, Manager at The Palms, Zanzibar, responded to this review
Responded Jul 6, 2019
We also wished that you stayed longer!
Thank you very much for choosing the Palms and I hope that we will see you again soon.
Siriak
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Reviewed June 24, 2019

This is a small complex of 6 'villas' around a pool, with poolside restaurant and bar, in the shade of palm trees, in an well maintained garden. Each villa is very spacious, including lounge area, very large double bed, huge bathroom and a separate single bedroom 'suite'. In addition each villa has a private cabana (shaded double bed) and sunbeds on the stunning, white seashore. A lovely dining room and well furnished lounge bar open onto a terrace.

So what makes this a really special place? Firstly the service, which is courteous, cheerful and never intrusive. Secondly the small size of the complex - its very personal and the staff get to know each guest. The manager, Siriak, is quietly hand-on, ensuring everything is taken care of, supported by a truly-service focussed team of lovely welcoming people - nothing is too much trouble and everything is done with a smile.

Breakfast is followed, by a mid-morning fruity pick-up, then an a la carte lunch, afternoon tea, sundowner cocktails and dinner. We enjoyed tables in various locations and a splendid beach side, lunchtme BBQ under palm leaves erected specially for that purpose - decadent!

This is a dream destination for a peaceful holiday in paradise. The weather was hot, but not overbearing in June.

Room tip: All rooms identical and excellent!
Date of stay: June 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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1  Thank Tim S
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GM-TZC, Manager at The Palms, Zanzibar, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2019

Dear Tim,
Such a pleasure to welcome you to The Palms and we thank you for this very generous review.
We send sunny regards and I hope that you will visit us again.
Siriak

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Reviewed May 19, 2019

This hotel is just something else. The setting is just so romantic and private. The rooms are spacious and decorated in dark wood making it very cozy. The private pool looking over the sea is unreal!

The pool area is great, but the best thing is the private beach cabana.

Food was excellent with grilled seafood and fish on the meny every day!

I recommend everyone to go here! Just wow!

Date of stay: April 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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GM-TZC, Manager at The Palms, Zanzibar, responded to this reviewResponded May 25, 2019

Wow indeed; what a wonderful review!!
Thank you for this kind review and we hope that you will visit us again.
Siriak

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Reviewed May 19, 2019

Spent 2 nights at Palms hotell and this was just something else. The hotel only have a couple of villas making it very private. The villas are large, spacious and very unique.
The pool area is great but the best thing was the private cabana on the beach which was a great spot just hanging out during the day sipping on a nice drink.

The staff was just amazing with great attention to detail and service and always wanted to go the extra mile for us. The food was the best food I've had at a hotell with fresh seafood and fish on the meny every day.

Dreaming on going back soon to this amazing place.

Date of stay: April 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Thank levinsophie
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GM-TZC, Manager at The Palms, Zanzibar, responded to this reviewResponded May 25, 2019

This is an excellent review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Palms.
I have shown your comments to Chef William and you have absolutely made his day!
Thank you for everything and we all send warm wishes from sunny Zanzibar.
Siriak

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Reviewed May 1, 2019

I have traveled a lot in my life and I have seen many places, but this place is magic. The staff along with Siriak have made this one of the trips in your life that you will always remember. Amazing small villas with great pool as well as a personal beachfront cabana. The food is just perfect and the variation in the menu is also a nice touch. One thing I learned here is how to really relax and I can only recommend it as the level of personalized service could not be much higher.

Date of stay: November 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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1  Thank Mike_E_LUX
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GM-TZC, Manager at The Palms, Zanzibar, responded to this reviewResponded May 9, 2019

It is such a pleasure to read your comments and we are all very happy that you managed to relax and enjoy your holiday.
I was very happy to meet you and we all hope that you will come back soon.
Asante sana, (Thank you)
Siriak

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Reviewed April 12, 2019

The Palms hotel is great luxory hotel in Zanzibar that offers variety of features a swimming pool, PADI Dove Center and spa, great food, drinks and hospitality. Here you can enjoy everywhere in the hotel and to the beach

Room tip: great ocena views
Date of stay: March 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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GM-TZC, Manager at The Palms, Zanzibar, responded to this reviewResponded April 17, 2019

Thank you for visiting us Silvana and we are happy that you had a memorable and relaxing stay with us at The Palms.
We send sunny regards from the whole team.
Siriak

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