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The Palms ZanzibarvsZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa

The Palms Zanzibar
The Palms Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 5.0
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Four-Star·★ 4.3

Quick Stats

The Palms ZanzibarMeasureZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
–Overall Score8.0
(better)5-starStar Rating4-star
(better)5.0 (61)Google Rating4.3 (741)
From $458Price / Night (pp)From $103 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer40 min

The Palms Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Costs extra. The official supplier fact sheet explicitly excludes room service from included stays. Confirm current menu and delivery charges; room-service availability does not mean free inclusion.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. The Palms has one intimate restaurant; guests may also access sister-property facilities subject to resort rules. House wine/beer and selected in-house spirits are included; cappuccino/espresso and room service are excluded in the supplier sheet. Gentlemen need long trousers at dinner. Exact current fees are unverified.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at The Palms Zanzibar

Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official Beach Safari page states shared access to a kids' club and family facilities, but ages are not stated. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Namaste. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Buffet Restaurant: Current official page includes main buffet under booked AI; actual buffet name/owned/shared count differs from earlier Makuti/Bataar directory, kept qualified. Namaste: Current official page explicitly includes Namaste for Zanzibar Bay AI guests, reception reservation required. Not proof of inclusion on B&B/Half Board. Paradise Beach Resort Restaurant: Current Zanzibar Bay page permits lunch/dinner at sister Paradise’s AI restaurant. Shared access, not an owned Zanzibar Bay venue or permission for every non-AI rate. Jetty Bar: Current official directory confirms identity; selected house-drink plan applies. Exact premium list/opening times unprinted. Official Beach Safari page lists Makuti Buffet Restaurant, Namaste, Mongolian Wok Bataar and four bars including the Jetty Bar. Current guide confirms included Namaste with reception booking and sister Paradise lunch/dinner access. Older supplier PDF distinguishes B&B/HB/FB/AI and paid on-site Premium; no universal AI for all bookings. Earlier Makuti/Bataar identity and three-owned-restaurant total not reconciled; no sister room data imported.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Standard Room. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa

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.

Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 40 min from ZNZ

Why choose it

  • Official all-inclusive package evidence
  • Two large pools
  • Jetty bar and swimming platform
  • Family facilities and kids club

Keep in mind

  • Wi-Fi complaints
  • Large tidal range affects beach swimming
  • All-inclusive food/drink scope can feel limited
  • Board basis needs rate-level confirmation

Of the 3 measures we call, The Palms Zanzibar leads on 2 and Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa leads on 1.

Vibes

The Palms ZanzibarMeasureZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
YesRomance–
YesQuietYes
–LivelyYes

Activities

The Palms ZanzibarMeasureZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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