Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (130 reviews)
Mwadudu Ponwge Zanzibar , Pongwe , TZ

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Food quality concerns
Location could be better

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Specific sentiment from text, related to some dissatisfaction with food and service quality.
Service
10
The staff were described as friendly and attentive, with excellent service.
Location
9.4
Location was appreciated but suggested that there are other hotels of similar quality nearby.
Room Quality
9.9
Specific mention of the wonderful Sultan Villa and comfortable stay.
Amenities
9.9
Appealing amenities including pool area and beach, although there were mention of some stones in the beach.
Value for Money
9.9
Guests mentioned great value for money and positive remarks about the hotel experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Mixed reviews about food quality; noted improvements needed.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall positive experience mentioned, with special highlights on staff and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience a blend of African and modern art in our tastefully decorated villas and rooms at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel. Enjoy splendid views of the tropical garden or the sea from your air-conditioned unit, complete with a flat-screen TV and minibar. Relax in comfort with provided bathrobes and bathroom amenities.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a buffet breakfast and savor local seafood, Arabian, Indian, and international cuisines at our two specialty restaurants. Don't miss our complimentary 5 o’clock tea at Mvua bar for a delightful treat during your stay.

Exciting Activities
From water polo to billiards, volleyball, and local bao games, there's never a dull moment at our property. Enjoy complimentary water sports equipment or join a local tour for a memorable experience.

Book your stay at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel for a luxurious and unforgettable experience in Pongwe, Zanzibar.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 130 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 10
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.9
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 9.9
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Stephanie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

It was in the middle of nowhere which was good for not having busy tourist destination. All of the staff were really friendly, complimentary massage was lovely and Juma showed us a sea safari and weaving which was really good. Juma also laid ours towels in preferred positions each morning which was great.

Cons:

The beach just outside was not sandy. Would rather an à la carte menu for dinner rather than a set menu each night.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
1
Disgusted with a stay that we had high expectations for, and the completely erroneous 5 star rating.
Pros:

Not applicable - we left after experiencing the place for 1 hour and being served rotten food for lunch!

Cons:

Notification by the resort of the damaged facilities we were confronted with would have allowed us to seek an alternate resort!
Very poor availability of watercraft equipment - 2 broken down skis and a decrepit inflatable SUP.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Wunderschöne Anlage. Sehr gutes Essen. Ganz tolles Personal. Schön eingerichtete Villen im Suaheli-Kollonialstil.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura-Andrea • couple • de
10
Traum-Strand-Urlaub
Pros:

Wir hatten hier einen perfekten Urlaub

Cons:

Alles war super

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mari • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Personal súper amable , el sitio es precioso para pasar tus vacaciones ,la comida es buenísima cada día te sorprendía con platos diferentes.Las habitaciones son muy amplia y la cama muy cómoda y una decoración con mucho gusto ,hemos pasado 5 noches muy cómodos ,si volviera a Zamzibar repetiría sin lugar a dudas

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • couple • fr
8
Pros:

La disponibilité du personnel. La piscine et le jardin magnifique.

Cons:

L'emplacement est assez isolé. C'est très calme . Trop calme. Les chambres sont immenses donc pas d'impression de cocooning.la plage n'est pas top .

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
S
Sergei • couple • ru
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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U3737DKjensm • Couples
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

Our stay at this beautiful hotel in Zanzibar was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The location is breathtaking, middle in the beautiful garden full of flowers and trees.

Our room was spacious, spotless, and elegantly designed with a wonderful blend of modern comfort, antique furniture and local Zanzibari charm.

But it was the staff who truly made our experience exceptional. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure we felt relaxed and cared for. The service was professional yet personal, which made us feel special throughout our stay.

The food was outstanding — fresh seafood, delicious local dishes, and great selection of fresh squeezed juices for breakfast. Every meal was beautifully presented and full of flavor and local spices.

And a relaxing Suni spa just made our stay perfect.

This hotel exceeded all our expectations. If you are looking for luxury, tranquility, and authentic island hospitality in Zanzibar, this is the perfect place. We cannot wait to return!

Highly recommended!

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
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R3889FPmichelef • Solo travel
10
Exceptional
Pros:

I had an exceptional experience at Tikitam Palms. The location was perfect and the staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. My room was spacious and comfortable. The food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this Boutique Hotel.

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
9
940zsoltn • Couples
10
😀😀😀
Pros:

Fabulous place, with wonderfully kind staff. The garden is a paradise on earth, with various animals. Unlike Kenya, there are no thieves here, the birds and monkeys are completely peaceful. The pool is clean and fresh. The accommodation has 18 people, as far as I know, so the biggest "crowd" is only at dinner. This is also spread over the 2.5 hour dinner time. During the day, we did not meet anyone in the garden, except for the staff of course. It was like being in your own holiday home. The rooms are cleaned daily, the sanitary facilities are also very clean. We were there for the second time, 14 days this year. After such a long time, the food became a bit of a habit. However, the chef brought the highest level every day, preparing exceptionally delicious dishes from the ingredients. He is a fantastic person, as is everyone at the hotel. It was a special consideration that after our return home, just like last year, we were given a free night on our next holiday. We will definitely return. The only negative is the beach. Unfortunately it is rocky, not sandy, the tide is high and a lot of seaweed washes onto the shore, which they try to clean up with little success. But this is not the hotel's fault. We got around this by renting a motorbike and visiting several parts of the island, where we went to the most beautiful beaches.

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Lilja • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
W
Wolfire • Couples • Bishkek
10
Tikitam Palms in January 2026
Pros:

A beautiful and peaceful place, very quiet and never crowded. The location is lush and green; we truly felt as though we were living in the jungle, yet with excellent service and exceptionally friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished in a traditional style. Food and beverages are also outstanding, and the coffee is absolutely fantastic.

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Arun • couple • za
1
Terrible experience.
Pros:

We booked with high expectations, but were very disappointed with the food quality as well as the staff’s attitude and poor service standards.

Cons:

Nothing was good except the location. But there are many other similar quality hotels around the location. So we would never recommend this hotel to anyone ever again.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
10
We had an amazing stay at this hotel and couldn’t be happier with our experience.
Pros:

The staff, people are more than excellent there!

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Anastasie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Zanzibar 2025
Pros:

Le personnel était très gentille, ils ont eu une attention particulière pour mon anniversaire qu'il ont rendu exceptionnel

Cons:

L'emplacement. Étant voyeuse solitaire j'aurai préféré être proche d'un centre ville animé ce qui n'était pas le cas ici. C'est vraiment un hôtel juste pour se reposer ou ce ressourcer

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Adisito1977 • Family • Zurich
10
Wonderful holidays in paradise
Pros:

The extremely friendly and attentive staff, the wonderful Sultan Villa, the fresh and excellent food, the beautiful park, the pool area… simply everything!

2025-10-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Amaia • couple • es
10
Un acierto
Pros:

Todo, las vistas de la habitación, la zona de playa, el color del mar, la comida, el personal encantador…

Cons:

La única pega, puede ser las piedras de la playa, pero el hotel ofrece escarpines para poder andar por la playa

2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jodie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect female traveller trip!
Pros:

This was the nicest venue I stayed in during my time in Zanzibar. The team are always looking after you and ensuring you are comfortable. The beach/pool area is so relaxing and beautiful. As a solo female traveller I was worried I wouldn’t feel relaxed, but honestly this resort is just perfect! Huge shout out to Jumani - a true gentleman
The resident cats for me were fantastic, so friendly and desperate for attention and soooo cute!
Really great value for money and I’ve already booked to come back in December!
I would recommend doing the reef walking one afternoon with Juma. He knows all the spots to find starfish and makes you laugh every step of the way!

2025-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • ch
10
Wunderschöne Ferientage im Paradies
Pros:

Das äusserst freundliche und zuvorkommende Personal, die wunderbare Sultan-Villa, das Frische und hervorragende Essen, der wunderschöne Park, der Poolbereich… einfach alles!

Cons:

Nichts!

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mohamed • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Superbe établissement très confortable

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee