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The Palms ZanzibarvsThe Residence Zanzibar

The Palms Zanzibar
The Palms Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 5.0
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 4.5

Quick Stats

The Palms ZanzibarMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
–Overall Score8.8
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)5.0 (61)Google Rating4.5 (870)
From $458Price / Night (pp)From $201 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer55 min

The Palms Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Available with limits. Booking.com lists room service, but no source confirmed unlimited included room service.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at The Palms Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Kids club is identified by Zanzibar specialist sources; exact ages and babysitting terms should be manually verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. In-villa dining and villa minibar drinks are not fully included in all-inclusive terms.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Frangipani Garden Pool Villa; Frangipani Ocean Front Pool Villa; Presidential Villa. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at The Residence Zanzibar

The Palms Zanzibar

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 1 place to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
  • Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
  • Private plunge pools and large villas.
  • All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
  • Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.

Keep in mind

  • Very limited nightlife.
  • Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
  • East-coast tides can affect swimming.
  • Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.

The Residence Zanzibar

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 2 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 55 min from ZNZ

Why choose it

  • Every villa has a private pool
  • Secluded beachfront estate
  • Strong romance fit
  • Two-bedroom villa options

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive is optional and restricted
  • Remote southwest location
  • Tide-dependent beach use
  • Transfers extra

Of the 2 measures we call, The Palms Zanzibar leads on 1 and The Residence Zanzibar leads on 1.

Vibes

The Palms ZanzibarMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–

Activities

The Palms ZanzibarMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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