The Palms

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The Palms Zanzibar is situated along a pristine white beach on the enchanting Island of Zanzibar The Palms is the ultimate private getaway retreat providing a stunning recluse for the discerning traveller

The Palms Beach Hotel more appropriately known as the The Palms is an oasis where rustling coconut palms white powder sand and the warm waves of the Indian Ocean combines to create a stunning recluse for the discerning traveler

It is the island s only boutique hotel and offers the facilities of a five star private resort The hotel is family owned and the hosts have thought of everything to make their guests stay exceptional The blend of African Portuguese Arab and European culture has created a great fusion that is visible in everything from the architecture to the d cor to the cuisine

Accommodation

The six private villas are beautifully designed creating an atmosphere of relaxed understated elegance It offers all the luxurious comforts and amenities of a five-star resort in an intimate setting with the most personal attention throughout your stay

Each villa is over 140 square meters with a bedroom living room full en suite bathroom dressing room extra room with it s own en suite bathroom large furnished terrace with views of the Indian Ocean

Each villa features a sophisticated interior composition in all colours of coffee and cream where filmy caramel coloured curtains billow dark grained polished floors extend and the d cor is a unique marriage of colonial grandeur and traditional design On the veranda a silk-draped four-poster Zanzibar Bed accents a sunken midnight blue plunge pool with long views of the Indian Ocean

At the front of the Villa there is a large furnished terrace private outdoor Jacuzzi and an antique Zanzibar bed for lounging

Secluded among the coconut palms and exotic gardens skirting the beach are six private spacious thatched roof bandas Each private banda is walled on three sides with cotton windbreakers and bedded with full-length cushions Here one can lounge comfortably with room to spare for the litter of magazines books clothes and other disposable paraphernalia of the oft traveled Your own banda is just a few steps from your villa and close enough to the turquoise waters of the world s third largest ocean to feel the light spray from the crashing waves at high tide

Specifically each Palm Villa establishment consists of bedroom living room full ensuite bathrooms walk in dressing rooms extra room with its own ensuite bathroom and a large furnished terrace with views of the Indian Ocean Some additionally features include private outdoor Jacuzzi mini-bar mosquito nets coffee and tea making facilities safe deposit box satellite TV DVD player and telephone service

Dining

A fusion of cultures in Zanzibar has resulted in a unique cuisine which blends exotic spices fruits and flavours of the island Our chefs have an exotic menu fusing just caught with fresh picked for a wonderful dining experience

The elegant colonnaded terrace of The Plantation House leads into the Spice inspired bar onto the antique-elegant dining room where fabrics change daily from rust coloured silks to crisp white linens

There are two bars on the property The Pool Bar and Lunch Terrace serves a variety of cocktails throughout the day as well as hearty lunches while the evening bar offers a relaxed atmosphere for pre and after dinner drinks accompanied by jazz music and candlelight

Facilities Activities

Nestled between tropical gardens and a white sandy beach The Palms provides a range of beautifully appointed facilities reflecting the warmth and character of the local architecture in an elegant yet relaxed setting

In this beautiful setting reflecting a sophisticated Swahili style enhanced with candlelight and spice scented aromas you can enjoy a variety of treatments and therapies all aimed at relieving the negative impacts of a modern lifestyle such as stress exhaustion

Our international team of professional therapists offers a wide variety of facial body and hand foot treatments as well as specialised massage techniques With our therapists from Thailand and Bali you can experience the invigorating Thai massage and the renowned Balinese Massage

We welcome you to experience the Spa designed to stimulate your senses and to create a complete relaxation of body mind

While the resort doesn t offer its own diving sports and water sports facilities activities such as tennis windsurfing snorkelling scuba diving and even shopping for antiques souvenirs and African arts crafts is offered at Breezes their sister resort These can easily be booked through hotel reception This shouldn t however put you off as the resort offers a great variety of lazy lounging options

The blue mosaic swimming pool is a popular venue for relaxation as its poolside loggia and driftwood bar is only a few steps away and serves cocktails all day long the resort also offers fresh fruit throughout the day There are various private spots in and around the resort that offer an escape from the typical commotion of civilization

The Palms is a sanctuary for those in search of tranquility a place to stimulate the senses and to experience the very best on the magical Island of Zanzibar

The Palms as Zanzibar s only luxury boutique hotel offering all the facilities of a five star private resort

The Palms Zanzibar is a restorative retreat that brings peace of mind and body a quiet at the very center of the soul The daily cycle of the tide the gentle breeze of the trade winds and the soothing rustle of the coconut palms bring a soothing metronomic rhythm to the day and enhances one s appreciation for these natural surroundings

White sandy beaches stretch in both directions as far as the eye can see and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean provide an aquatic playground of tranquil sea and acres of stunning coral ideally observed with snorkeling equipment available gratis courtesy of the resort s marine activities center

The Palms is Zanzibar at its best and we highly recommend it to anyone in search of a healthy combination of relaxation comfort and luxury

If it s understated elegance and comfort you re after The Palms won t disappoint

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