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The beach at high tide.
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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
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A sparkling, inviting
pool is situated near the beach. |
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The poolside bar is open
day and night serving exotic cocktails |
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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. |
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With only 12 guests
maximum, you will often have the pool to yourself! |
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View of the pool bar
from villa terrace. |
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The wrap around terrace
outside the elegant dining & lounge area offers beach, garden,
and pool views. |
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Under a lofty thatched
roof is an impressive, elegant, spacious bar & lounge area. |
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The elegant thatched
roof dining room overlooks the ocean. |
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Guests dine at
individual tables at their leisure. Dinner often includes live
music provided by local Zanzibar musicians! |
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The cuisine at this
upscale getaway will delight and surprise! |
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Breakfast is served on a
dining terrace overlooking the ocean or request a private meal at your
villa! |
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Guests enjoy a private
palm thatched beach banda. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Villa's boast
sophisticated interiors and decor of colonial grandeur and traditional
design in air conditioned comfort. |
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A vast bath area
includes stand alone tub, and a separate shower. |
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Ultimate relaxation is
guaranteed surrounded by fine linens and silk nets. |
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Enjoy a private,
romantic, sunken midnight blue plunge pool on the villa terrace. |
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Spacious bedroom
includes a super size king bed with lovely coffee, cream and caramel
colored decor. |
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Over 140 square meters
of villa space includes a nice sized living room. |
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Living room has french
doors overlooking terrace and satellite TV / DVD player. |
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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! |
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An additional spacious
sitting room has comfy daybed. |
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Also in the additional
sitting room is a writing table, dressing area and an additional
bathroom with shower. |
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A separate dressing room
with lots of space for clothes and luggage. |
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The attractive double
sink area in the bath contains a selection of fine bath products. |
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Bathroom area includes a
dressing table with hair dryer. |
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Guests enjoy lightweight
robes. |
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Separate toilet room off
the spacious bath area. |
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Spacious villa terrace
includes a silk draped 4 poster Zanzibar style day bed. |
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One of the sitting areas
on villa terrace. |
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Layout - note that
gazebo and banda is the same thing! |
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