Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

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A pool area with a thatched umbrella, lounge chairs, and a small boat.

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Garden view

A wooden bench with cushions and a canopy, a wooden chair, and a glass door with curtains.

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On private beach
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

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Mwadudu, Zanzibar, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region, 727

Place, Pongwe Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Kiwengwa Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Mapenzi Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
‪60 min drive‬

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Room options

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Very good

Ocean view
46 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A double bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, sheer curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Sultan Villa

Ocean view
85 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Swahili Villa

Partial sea view
46 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a hanging light fixture, and a large window with curtains.

Masai Villa

Garden view
46 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A room with large windows, a wooden table, two chairs, and a small table with a lamp.

Ocean Room

Ocean view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a blue decorative pillow, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a green plant on the bed.

Coconut Room

Partial ocean view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Safari Room

Garden view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A decorative lamp with a textured surface and a silhouette of a camel and a horse in the background.

Tinga Tinga Room

Garden view
27 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Kids’ pool

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

About this property

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

At Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel, spend the day on the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 on-site 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.

During your stay at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Pongwe Beach. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Enjoy local and international cuisine with garden views at Jua, one of the property's 2 restaurants
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
On-site recreation includes a private beach, complimentary bicycles and volleyball
21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Siso Spice Farm
Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Have fun in the sun at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel with summer activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Colonial hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Kiwengwa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Jua – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Samaki – This beachfront restaurant only serves lunch. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
Snorkelling
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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Built in 2018
Colonial architecture
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Locally sourced food prioritised
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Mosquito nets
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

Bidet
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
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

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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 May and 31 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 90.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property Registration Number yes

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

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

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10/10 Excellent

Ulf

11 Oct 2024

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

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10/10 Excellent

Carl

11 Jan 2025

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2025

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

Superb! This has by far been the most luxurious and calm hotel stay my husband and I have ever experienced. If you are lucky enough to find an available room/villa here - book!! The area and gardens are so beautiful and well kept. The staff is amazing, so calm, personable, happy and polite. The food is amazing with a new theme every night. The rooms and villa (we got to see both) are stunning. The spa treatments are great. Each time we had a question, the whole staff, and when applicable even the manager, were so engaged in helping us. We thought that we during our stay in Zanzibar would want to visit different beaches, but we decided to stay in the hotel and the beach here every day since it was so perfect. Paradise! We did not want to check out.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Denise Liliedahl

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff here are absolutely wonderful, the service is fantastic, the room was perfect and my stay was relaxing! This is the place to stay if you just want 100% downtime and quiet. I had planned a very ambitious and busy stay in Stone Town following my stay here, so I wanted this portion of my trip to be relaxed. I couldn't have chosen a better place for peace and quiet. The premises is really pretty and I walked around a lot, seeing Red Colobus and Blue Sykes Monkeys and petting the various cats. In the evening, the air smells incredible . There isn't much of an ocean beach area, but there is a long floating pier that is nice to walk out on and the pool is kept beautifully. This is a small boutique hotel and there were only 4 other people there when I stayed, which contributed to the quiet. I did not take advantage of the spa services while I was there and can't review it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Gun-Britt

23 Feb 2025

26 Dec 2024

21 Nov 2022

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

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Dec 2019

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

Jederzeit wieder

Super schönes und sauberes Hotel. Das Essen war sehr lecker und der Service top. So war ich zum Beispiel am ersten Tag krank und das Personal hat sich um mich gekümmert, als wären sie meine Mutter. Es war der ideale Ort für unsere Flitterwochen. Sehr ruhig und romantisch. Zudem kann man SUP, Kajak... um sonst hohlen und um sonst Billard spielen. Auch kann man an der Reception Touren buchen. Leider hatte es am Strand viel Seegras (saisonal bedingt). Aber man kann sich beim Hotel Strandschuhe holen und als wir ca. 50m ins Meer liefen, war der Strand super schön. Und der Manager spricht deutsch. Vielen Dank für alles!!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Alex

16 Nov 2019

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

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10/10 Excellent

Amel

12 Oct 2019

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

Fantastique, innoubliable

Nous sommes restés 5 jours dans ce havre de paix, le genre d'endroit où on aimerait passer toute une vie. Le service est irréprochable, vous serez accueillis par Dolleen et Ian qui sont d'emblée très attentifs à vos demandes. Nous avons séjourné à la Bahari villa qui offre une sublime vue sur l'océan, ainsi qu'un accès "pieds dans le sable". L'établissement est intimisste, avec 4 villas et 4 chambres, très loin de l'ambiance club de vacances. La plage, bien que quelque peu rocailleuse, est réellement privée et vous n'y croiserez aucun passant ou touriste. Vous l'aurez rien que pour vous. Le restaurant offre des repas d'une très grande qualité. On vous proposera un menu pré-defini quotidiennement, mais vous ne serez jamais déçus. De belles découvertes culinaires vous attendent. Il y a un vrai lien qui se crée avec les membres du personnel qui sont absolument charmants et sincèrement bienveillants. On recommande sans aucune hésitation! Merci à Ian, Dolleen, Jumani, Rebecca et tous les autres.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Micaela

10 Oct 2019

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

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Superbe hôtel idéal pour un séjour au calme et reposant. Le personnel est adorable, toujours disponible, souriant, tout comme le Manager et son épouse qui ont toujours à cœur de rendre le séjour le plus agréable possible. Magnifique endroit parfaitement intégré au paysage environnant. C’est un lieu où on se sent bien. Le restaurant sert des plats très bons. Magnifique décoration.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

8 Aug 2019

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

Exceptionnel !

Séjour de rêve ! Cadre idyllique ! Beauté de l’océan, calme absolu! Service à faire pâlir certains 5 étoiles européens, équipe super sympa ! Gréât team . Gréât hôtel . Thé n’est place to stay for a restful week.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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