Lodge
The Palms Zanzibar
About the lodge
An overview of The Palms Zanzibar.
The Palms Zanzibar offers an exclusive and intimate experience with just seven villas, making it the ideal destination for a romantic and personalized getaway. Nestled amidst this sanctuary, guests will discover a haven of tranquillity, where the senses come alive, and the very essence of Zanzibar can be savoured. This enchanting island, where the harmonious blend of Arab, African, and European influences has given rise to a unique way of life, a delectable culinary tradition, and a vibrant mosaic of architecture, heritage, folklore, and enchantment, remains unparalleled anywhere else in the world.
Highlights
- Exclusivity and Privacy
- Luxurious accommodation with its own private plunge pool
- Direct access to the pristine beach
- Gourmet dining featuring Zanzibari cuisine
- Variety of watersports and activities
- Personalized experiences
- Engage in cultural experiences and excursions
You Should Know
Children over the age of 16 are allowed at The Palms Zanzibar.
The Detail
Every villa at The Palms boasts an elegant interior décor. The overall ambiance marries the timeless grandeur of colonial design with elements of traditional aesthetics.
Step onto the veranda, and you'll find a luxurious Zanzibar Bed with silk drapery, creating a romantic atmosphere. The blue plunge pool offers a perfect spot to unwind while enjoying expansive vistas of the Indian Ocean.
Price Includes
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
In-house alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, mineral water, tea, and coffee
Beer, in-house wines and cocktails, afternoon tea, cappuccino, and espresso
Use of the gym and tennis court
Mini bar includes soft drinks, water, and local beers
Free Wi-Fi
Snorkeling equipment rental, kayaks, and reef shoe rental
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Oct 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows The Palms Zanzibar personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
16 Mar 2026 – 15 Jun 2026
Hal Board - All meals and full access to resort facilities
$455
Peak / migration
16 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Hal Board - All meals and full access to resort facilities
$640
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Hal Board - All meals and full access to resort facilities
$730
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Hal Board - All meals and full access to resort facilities
$640
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from The Zanzibar Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymooners Special – Stay 7 Pay 5
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 nights (2 nights complimentary), in addition to normal honeymoon amenities
Honeymooners staying at The Palms Zanzibar receive a Stay 7 nights, Pay for 5 nights deal, in addition to the standard honeymoon amenities. This offer is valid for one year after the wedding date, and guests must provide proof of a wedding certificate. Free nights cannot be substituted for late checkout or a day room.
- Minimum stay
- 7 nights
- Booking
- Valid for one year after wedding
- Proof
- Valid wedding certificate required (within 1 year of travel)
Normal Honeymoon. Anniversary Amenities – The Palms Zanzibar
Standard: bottle of wine on arrival, sundowners in room on arrival, 10% discount on PADI diving courses. The Palms Zanzibar extras (min 5 nights): gift + complimentary 30-minute neck, back and shoulder massage
All honeymooners and guests celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary (10, 15, 20 or 25 years) staying at The Palms Zanzibar receive standard amenities across all resorts (bottle of wine on arrival, sundowners in-room on arrival, 10% discount on PADI diving courses), plus property-specific extras: a complimentary gift and a complimentary 30-minute neck, back and shoulder massage for stays of 5 nights or more. Valid all year.
- Minimum stay
- 5 nights (for property-specific extras)
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to The Palms Zanzibar: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 16+
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Villa rates sold per villa, all-inclusive. Children's age bands referenced elsewhere in the Zanzibar Collection: 0–1 yrs free of charge; 2–11 yrs charged at a child rate (e.g. NYE supplement $51). Extra adult (16+ years): max 2 extra adults in their own ensuite room, $577 pp. NYE adult supplement $198.
Notable exceptions
- The Palms is a 7-villa all-inclusive resort. Rate sheets do not publish an explicit minimum age for standard stays, but "For exclusive use – children allowed" wording strongly suggests children are otherwise restricted in standard (non-exclusive) bookings. Exclusive-use packages for the full 7-villa property (from $5,077 per night, 1–14 guests, all-inclusive) are available on request and explicitly permit children. The extra-adult policy defines "adult" as over 16 years, which may indicate the de facto adult threshold at the property.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at The Palms Zanzibar.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at The Palms Zanzibar: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.