Another member of the excellent Zanzibar collection, the Palms is a very small and intimate luxury option, voted among the top 25 small hotels in Africa and top three small hotels in Tanzania. With its larger sisters of Breezes and Baraza either side, the Palms benefits from being a very small hotel with a large range of facilities available. This is a standalone option, however, with its own beautiful swimming pool, dining room, evening bar and pool bar so you don’t need to stray away unless you would like to use the fantastic spa, fitness centre, and/or tennis courts at Baraza. The private beach area here has appointed beach bandas to each room, set just back from the main beach, so you can enjoy relaxing in private and comfort with the amazing staff available to assist at a moments notice.

The seven luxurious thatched villas, each over 130 square metres and beautifully decorated in a blend of colonial and African style, come with a lounge, air-conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV, dvd player, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, and en-suite facilities that include a bath. The villa is finished with a private terrace that includes a plunge pool, the perfect place to cool off after relaxing in the sun.