Kisiwa HousevsThe Palms, Zanzibar
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Kisiwa House scores significantly higher than The Palms. Kisiwa House is ranked #2 in Zanzibar with recommendations from 3 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Kisiwa House
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
The Palms, Zanzibar
Bwejuu, Zanzibar, Bwejuu, Tanzania
From $759/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Next door to Breezes Beach Club and under the same management, this exclusive hideaway has six luxurious villas, each with its own plunge pool."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Palms is a four-pearl boutique resort consisting of six villas overlooking Bwejuu Beach, considered one of the finest in the world." Full review