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Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and a private beach
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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Coconut Room | Garden view
Sultan Villa | Exterior
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Safari Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa

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Mwadudu, Zanzibar, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region, 727
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬
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Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sultan Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Sultan Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Swahili Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Swahili Villa

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Masai Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Masai Villa

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Ocean Room

  • 430 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coconut Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Coconut Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Safari Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Safari Room

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tinga Tinga Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Tinga Tinga Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel places you 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Siso Spice Farm. This 8-room, 5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like a private beach and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and a private beach
Guests staying at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles, and a library.
32-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Balconies or patios, minibars, and safes are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Jua
  • Samaki

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2018
  • Colonial architecture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 1 and May 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 90.0 per day
  • Children younger than 16 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 16 and older are allowed)

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 5.00 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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 90.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Pongwe
Tikitam Palms Boutique Pongwe
Tikitam Palms Boutique
Tikitam Palms Hotel Kiwengwa
Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Hotel
Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Kiwengwa
Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kiwengwa, close to Kiwengwa Beach, Pongwe Beach, and Uroa Beach.

Is there parking available at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

Does Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

This adults-only hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 18.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Reviews

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi hade fantastiska dagar. Men! Det finns ingen strand och att bada i havet är inte ett alternativ. Så trots det exklusiva och härliga så saknade vi möjligheten till promenader och fysisk aktivitet. Inget gym. Ett gym hade gjort hela skillnaden. Två tre dagar hade varit perfekt. Tips är: börja semestern här, varva ner och mys, men åk sedan till ett annat hotell där ni kan röra er mer
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

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

Great hotel in forrest surrounding

Very friendly staff settled in a beautiful surrounding. Great pool, and everything is so clean. We felt really looked after. How ever, it said in various sites that there is a beach here, it is, maybe 25 sq meter in total, but with no acces to the sea, there is a very large ref.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Jeanne Jesenko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anush

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

Very Caring Staff

The service was exceptional. Very friendly and caring staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Lovely and quiet. The perfect place to relax
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Epp

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

Väga ilus ja armas väike hotell.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

nice spot for quiet holiday

The stay was amazing, great spot to chill out and really get a quiet holiday. The villas are so beautiful 😍 Couple of things that could have elevated the trip. The pool to be regularly cleaned would have been nice. Everyday it was full of bugs no matter what the time of day! Would also be great for there to be a better bar service from the sun loungers plus all day snack menu! Staff over all were absolutely excellent and super friendl.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At Tikitam, we felt at home from the very first minute. All members of staff as well as the manager were absolutely friendly and helpful at all times. Everyone was eager to make our stay as comfortable as can be. Besides, the food and drinks were remarkably delicious and prepared with passion. The room was decorated nicely according to its theme and the interior was well-chosen. Moreover, everything was perfectly clean. Tikitam is located within a wonderful piece of nature and for those who want to spent some relaxing days, it is the perfect place. We are absolutely happy to have spent one week here and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

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

The most incredible vacation

This property is incredible and the staff was overwhelmingly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed every ounce of our recovery time after Kilimanjaro and I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a slice of heaven in Zanzibar.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gun-Britt

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

Fantastiskt litet boutiquehotell

Ett fantastiskt litet boutiquehotel med duktig och personlig personal. Vackra byggnader och vacker trädgård. Fint poolområde. Enda negativa är att det inte går att bada i havet pga all tång på stranden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war bis auf die Klimaanlage wunderbar. Die Gartenanlage ist wunderschön. Die Abendverpflegung hervorragend. Einzig der Strand ließt zu Wünschen übrig, da er voller Seegras war. Wir konnten ihn nicht nutzen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

We loved Tikitam!

Really nice small resort! Great food and service. Nice pool area and sunbeds. Friendly cats and a gang of monkeys was fun. One evening live local music. Very calm so for romance and relax, not party. Wine and drinks available.
View to beach
Bathroom Sultani villa
Welcome wine and drinks
Sultan i villa bedroom
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les extérieurs sont jolis et bien entretenus, jardins, allées..) Par contre, je n’ai pas du tout apprécié ma chambre, avec un revêtement au sol en synthétique ( imitation parquet) ainsi que dans la sdb ( imitation marbre ) mais chaud qd on marche..) La literie est de mauvaise qualité ( matelas mousse ordinaire) draps en coton mélangé, la climatisation est bruyante et peu efficace, il n’y en a pas ds la sdb. Ce n’est pas digne d’un 5 étoiles D’autant que j’ai pu comparer avec l’hôtel précédent où j’ai passé le début de mon séjour ( parquet, plafond cathédrale, Clim dans toutes les pièces, literie de qualité..) Le personnel est agréable ( Merci à Zena, Zaina, Amiri ..) Par contre, honte au manager Gertrude, qui vous promet de gérer, et vous rappeler et ne rappelle jamais.D’ailleurs , je n’ai pas vu 1 seul manager venir voir ses clients au cours de la journée ou de la soirée,..étonnant !!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksi

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima soluzione per coppie. Hotel tranquillo e con molte attenzioni. Possono migliorare il ristorante che è di qualità ma con poca scelta di portate e diventa difficile cenare oltre i primi due giorni
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr ruhige Lage in einem tropischen Regenwald gelegen. Die individuelle Bedienung am Buffet war sehr gut und lecker. Wer weißen Strand möchte, da gibt es bessere Lagen
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy

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

Sejour premium

Sejour luxe bien être cocooning le personnel était à nos petits soins un grand bravo au cuisinier qui nous a permis de découvrir les saveurs de zanzibar
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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