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The Palms

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The beach at high tide.  Low tide is not good for swimming. HOMEPAGE

Located on the peaceful south eastern coast of the island, lying on an untouched beach, "The Palms" is the ultimate getaway retreat providing a stunning recluse for the discerning traveler.

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.

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

 

Dates: open all year

Rack Rates 2006 (subject to change):

Includes transfers, full board, tea, coffee, water, soft drinks, house wine, beer, and local spirits

$ 495 ppn (December 20 - March 31, June 1 - December 19)  -Peak

$ 415 ppn (April, May)  - Low

Single Surcharges -$200 in Peak season

 

 

A sparkling, inviting pool is situated near the beach. 
The poolside bar is open day and night serving exotic cocktails
The lovely pool area includes a small, intimate, dining area with beach views where lunch is served.  Three course lunch includes choice of mouthwatering salads, seafood,  prime cuts of beef and refreshing desserts.
With only 12 guests maximum, you will  often have the pool to yourself!
View of the pool bar from villa terrace.
The wrap around terrace outside the  elegant dining & lounge area offers beach, garden, and pool views.
Under a lofty thatched roof is an impressive, elegant, spacious bar & lounge area.
The elegant thatched roof dining room overlooks the ocean.
Guests dine at individual tables at their leisure.  Dinner often includes live music provided by local Zanzibar musicians!
The cuisine at this upscale getaway will  delight and surprise!
Breakfast is served on a dining terrace overlooking the ocean or request a private meal at your villa!
Guests enjoy a private palm thatched beach banda. 

Each beach banda includes two comfy sun loungers and a large daybed under  roof for a shaded nap!  Wait staff is on hand to serve drinks and snacks.

Villas are situated side by side in the tropical gardens off a stone path and overlook the pool area.  Although they do not directly overlook the ocean (the only drawback to this exquisite resort!), the beach is only a very short walk from villas and pool area.
Villa's boast sophisticated interiors and decor of colonial grandeur and traditional design in air conditioned comfort.
A vast bath area includes stand alone tub, and a separate shower.
Ultimate relaxation is  guaranteed surrounded by fine linens and silk nets.
Enjoy a private, romantic, sunken midnight blue plunge pool on the villa terrace.
Spacious bedroom includes a super size king bed with lovely coffee, cream and caramel colored decor.
Over 140 square meters of villa space includes a nice sized living room.
Living room has french doors overlooking terrace and  satellite TV / DVD player.
Living room includes a bar area and fridge stocked with beverages and fruits. Upon arrival a chilled bottle of complimentary champagne awaits in a bucket!
An additional spacious sitting room has comfy daybed.
Also in the additional sitting room is a writing table, dressing area and an additional bathroom with shower.
A separate dressing room with lots of space for clothes and luggage.
The attractive double sink area in the bath contains a selection of fine bath products.
Bathroom area includes a dressing table with hair dryer.
Guests enjoy lightweight robes.
Separate toilet room off the spacious bath area.
Spacious villa terrace includes a silk draped 4 poster Zanzibar style day bed.
One of the sitting areas on villa terrace.
Layout - note that gazebo and banda is the same thing!
     

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