The Palms, ZanzibarvsMelia Zanzibar
Both The Palms and Melia Zanzibar are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Palms is preferred by most reviewers compared to Melia Zanzibar. The Palms scores 77 with accolades from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster.
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
Melia Zanzibar
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
From $451/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Luxury
"Rooms are large and airy, while private villas have huge gardens and plunge pools. There are several board packages available, plus plenty of on-site activities and facilities." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Airy, two-story blocks have rooms with huge baths and beach or garden views, and villas come with their own pools." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Straddling warm turquoise waters and pristine sands, Meliá Zanzibar offers an alternative Indian Ocean retreat, on an island still less discovered than the likes of the Maldives." Full review