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Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Property class: 3.5

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
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Executive Double Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chukwani Airport Road, Chukwani, Mjini Magharibi, 4087
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chukwani

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar places you within a 10-minute drive of Peace Memorial Museum and Michenzani Mall. This 3.5-star hotel has 17 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Malindi Mosque - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 10 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Fireplaces, balconies, and minibars are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.
  • The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Golden Palm Zanzibar Chukwani
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Hotel
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Chukwani
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Hotel Chukwani

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar on Sep 2, 2026 start from $68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

This hotel is located in Chukwani, close to Slave Market, House of Wonders, and Old Fort. You'll also find Kariakoo Amusement Park and Michenzani Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar include a casino?

No, Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a fireplace as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar.

Are there connecting rooms at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

The closest major airport to Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Yes, every guestroom at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and garden views.

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 61 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ABDULHAMEED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Golden Palm. It’s quiet, clean and comfortable. Rooms are huge, beds are cozy, restaurant food was fresh and delicious. Staff very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is decent, however, the road to get there is really bad. The staff are great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel very quiet. friendly & helpful people. But very far from the airport near the ocean. Still good and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here at the end of 21 days of safari and then a few days in Stone Town and it was the greatest two days of the trip. It's near the airport, so it's perfect to cap off a trip. The room was steps from a small private beach. It's not near anything but it was gorgeous and spotless and luxurious, which is exactly what we needed before the grueling trip home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, courteous, helpful, problem solving, and caring. The overall conditions were decent and just right for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility with great staff. I'll be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Romeo

Liked: Staff & service
Dirty room but good people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rodrigo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They ignored our request of airport transportation, the road to the hotel is destroyed, the bed was hard as concrete and the property is not at all 4 star.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor road conditions getting to the property. Property is in an isolated area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their staff help me in any possible way . Bravo!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived in the evening to be told they were over booked. They sent us in the middle of the night to a nearby hotel with no hot water. As compensation we were only offered a free airport transfer, which is a value of like 2 bucks from that nearby. Trash fire of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A wonderful hotel with horrible maintaincee

Excellent location. Clean big rooms but not maintained. AC didn't function properly and it is extremely hot. Bathroom taps and showers were broken needed replacing hence is my wash basin and shower a was a No No. When you speak to staff they either pretend to not understand the nature of complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nizar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most Horrible Experience of Life

Horrible hotel, unprofessional, pathetic, poor, shameless. We had paid booking for 4 single rooms, when we arrived we were told the booking is confirmed and paid but there are no rooms available and forced us to another lower class class hotel. To our surprise, we were offered two rooms in that lower class hotel. Had to beg for 4 rooms for an hour to get. Will never visit this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is conveniently located close to the airport so if you have a late night flight this might be a great option for you. However, even though hotel description lists airport shuttle they do not in fact provide one. We contacted them in advance and although it was confirmed by them, they did not send anyone to meet us. We have heard the same story from other people who were staying at the hotel. Breakfast is provided, rooms have air conditioning and they provide beach towels, but the beach is rocky and during low tide you could be walking for miles until the water even hits your knees so not much swimming can be done in the ocean. They do have a small pool where one can refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

1st look its great but

First impressions this place looked great but sadly not so. The room was shabby, the AC was either freezing or off. The shower a trickle. The bed was hard. The staff spoke next to no English, the restaurant staff none at all, waited an hour for a sandwich, breakfast was even worse. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere at the end of a dirt track, there is no chance to walk anywhere for food or a drink. The AC leaked water all over the tiled floor and the patio sliding door was falling apart. It didnt shut so no way to secure the room. There wasnt any patio furniture. The decked areas were lethal, the planks so distorted, uneven and boards barely sitting on joists. The waterside at the back is all stone apart from mangrove there is nothing and although its not the hotels fault with the tide out it stinks. The wifi was terrible to the point it wasnt worth bothering. We booked here to enjoy our last day before a tea time flight the next day, I couldnt wait to leave for the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

1st look its great but

First impressions this place looked great but sadly not so. The room was shabby, the AC was either freezing or off. The shower a trickle. The bed was hard. The staff spoke next to no English, the restaurant staff none at all, waited an hour for a sandwich, breakfast was even worse. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere at the end of a dirt track, there is no chance to walk anywhere for food or a drink. The AC leaked water all over the tiled floor and the patio sliding door was falling apart. It didnt shut so no way to secure the room. There wasnt any patio furniture. The decked areas were lethal, the planks so distorted, uneven and boards barely sitting on joists. The waterside at the back is all stone apart from mangrove there is nothing and although its not the hotels fault with the tide out it stinks. The wifi was terrible to the point it wasnt worth bothering. We booked here to enjoy our last day before a tea time flight the next day, I couldnt wait to leave for the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pas loin de l’aéroport après une route peu carrossable Personnel très arrangeant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jens Kåre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra, men mye søppel på stranda foran hotell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas mal

Belle étape pratique près de l'aéroport et un bon rapport qualité prix. Cuisine et service.au top. chambre spacieuse et confortable. Et surtout equipe sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tahereh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nah am Flughafen gelegen, mit schönem Ausblick aufs Meer und geräumigen Zimmern. Allerdings kein Badestrand!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lau

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Chambre et propreté rien à dire. L'approvisionnement de la restauration est à revoir urgemment. La moitié des plats de la carte n'était pas disponible ou dans les plats présent il manquer des ingrédients. Service long.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a clean and confortable room!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place clise to airport with good kitchen.

Good bed, perfect place to stay when you want to be close to airport. And the restaurant makes delicious food. Try the prawns tempura
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Salah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is good and the place is perfect but the manager and management is so bad and they are not professional at all and ask for extra money after we paid everything in advance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022