Reviews of Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel 5 stars
Mwadudu Ponwge Zanzibar, Pongwe, Tanzania

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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location, service, staff and food were all excellent. I couldn’t fault anything. The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us.
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Tikitam Palm Beach Zanzibar was absolutely perfect. The property is surrounded by lush greenery and is tastefully decorated with elegant furniture — peaceful, spacious, and spotlessly clean. The food was outstanding. The chef and his team are truly talented, creatively blending flavors and always taking our dietary preferences into account. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful, and respectful — always present but never intrusive. A true haven for anyone looking to relax in nature, with great comfort and style. Highly recommended!
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely unbelievable! They did everything possible for us. It was the best holiday from our life and we are a simple couple that visited before almost 30 countries. The chefs are cooking diverse and they made us to love things that we tried before and we didn’t like. The place is integrated so well in the nature, you don’t need to visit Jordani forest because resort has everything that is there. Location super good, also you can count each time on their recommendations. They knew to create super romantic dinner for us and for my birthday they exceeded any expectations. 11 stars experience. We just hope we were good tourists for them because they were making a simple holiday to be the honeymoon that everyone desire. PS Super safety resort.
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt’s quiet, lots of trees, lots of animals just come on their own. I loved hermit crabs on the beach on the sunrise
There is no shop nearby, you have to go by taxi. Breakfast is the same everyday
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay at Tikitam, the accommodation was spacious, romantic and exceeded expectations. The view was immaculate, the only slight downside was the rocky beach, but everything else more than compensated for this. The hotel treated us like royalty from the minute we arrived until we left. They arranged visits to a local village and school, which was unexpected but priceless. The food was excellent, and the chef was versatile if the menu didn't suit. Nothing was too much trouble. We are so glad we found this gem of a hotel.
Dear Julia, Thank you so much for your wonderfull review . We are thrilled to hear that you felt a “royal reception “and thank you for recognizing our Chef – I have of course relayed the feedback . We hope to welcome you again for another relaxing getaway and our “ Little Gem” is here for you . Regards. Getrude . Hotel Manager
Dear Julia, Thank you so much for your wonderfull review . We are thrilled to hear that you felt a “royal reception “and thank you for recognizing our Chef – I have of course relayed the feedback . We hope to welcome you again for ano… Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was very basic
Food was not very fresh, we kept on getting the previous days meals remade
Dear Zahrah, Thank you very much for sharing your comments . We are happy to read that you had very relaxed stay , premise are excellent and you appreciate peaceful atmosphere of our hotel . The location of our hotel , between the Indian ocean breeze and lush tropical garden allows to make our guests experience very special . We would like to assure you that this unique set up allows our chef create daily fresh menu . Our fruit & vegetable 3 hectare tropical garden and long lasting direct cooperation with local fishermen & small family farms around the island provides our hotel with daily supply of organic food ingredients , all local and fresh . We have created our food offering based on local rich cuisine and our Chef & the team is always open for individual suggestions or preferences of our guests . Our commitment & efforts to serve our guests all natural , un-processed organic food , rich in tastes of fresh ingredients , spices & herbs Zanzibar is famous for , have been many times appreciated by our guests – even more we are sorry it was not satisfactory to you. We take is as important feedback and we will continue to do our utmost for our guest complete satisfaction We are happy to have hosted you and your Grandparents and on behalf of Tikitam Palms team we hope to see you again and to make your next stay even more pleasurable . Regards . Judit Front Office Supervisor
Dear Zahrah, Thank you very much for sharing your comments . We are happy to read that you had very relaxed stay , premise are excellent and you appreciate peaceful atmosphere of our hotel . The location of our hotel , between the India… Show more
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewthis place is absolutely amazing. The staff were attentive. The rooms were beyond beautiful and the views from the ocean were breathtaking. I never wanted to leave.
there was absolutely nothing I didn’t like my only suggestion is to bring good bug repellent because the mosquitoes devoured me and I usually never get that at all.
Dear Jennifer , thank you very much for your kind words of feedback and we are all so very happy You enjoyed the stay with us . Please pass our best & sunny regards to your Sisters and we are looking forwards to welcome You All again one day . With kind regards . Judit
Dear Jennifer , thank you very much for your kind words of feedback and we are all so very happy You enjoyed the stay with us . Please pass our best & sunny regards to your Sisters and we are looking forwards to welcome You All again … Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery nice hotel, relaxing atmosphere, very clean & comfortable room . Beach front so tranquil in the evening. Staff very kind and nothing is a problem .
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Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI stayed at few hotels in Zanzibar and here it is different - original bush has been saved , added flowers and endemic plants.African style architecture blended inside the garden , tastefully decorated rooms and some villas, each has different theme. I like the local arts around.Pool on the secluded beach , so wonderfully relaxing …Life slows down🌴☀️The cuisine is absolutely delicious. I enjoyed Zanzibar traditional music band
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Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewQuiet and beautiful. Exceptional service. Great food
Wi-fi could be improved. Some kind of fitness equipment would be appreciated.
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeauty of nature, fantastic food
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI liked the bar.
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRelax, nature and sea food
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewPerfect service, amazing seafood , so relaxing blend of the nature , so nice people and the tropical evening with bush babies screams . This place is unforgettable
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Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGarden, fantastic food so natural and tastefull. Very nice people
I should have stayed longer . For next time 😍
Reviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNice room, friendly staff, nice pool area
Food was very unsatisfactory and service was very slow. Strange mix of flavours at dinner and a limited breakfast choice. Nice salad one day for lunch but an inedible burger the next. Beach was unusable given it was covered in tons of seaweed which I know is not the hotels fault but the listing was very misleading about the beach.
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewRoom was nice size and clean
No access to the sea Terrible food Service very slow
Reviewed: 10 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe villa was comfortable and had a great bath to soak in. Restaurant setting was fantastic but food choice was somewhat restricted and felt similar each night. For example they had a BBQ night one evening but it’s done on a hot griddle plate, same as every other night, not a proper BBQ.
The access down the beach is very limited (100m at best before you hit rocks) and we like goi g for walks up and down the beach but here it was impossible. Plus the sand was covered (and I mean covered!!!) in seaweed when we stayed although they were trying to shift some of it. The room had a TV but it’s difficult to watch with it being small ish and stuck in the corner of the room. No proper desk to work at my laptop. Internet was pretty slow, certainly no good for say Netflix.
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewNot a breakfast person. The staff always prepared the coffee just the way I wanted it! I also enjoyed the tea hour, quite refreshing. Bed prepared and sprayed whilst one is enjoying dinner, Priceless!
Flexibility to boil own water and make coffee as and when I feel like it. Though this was compensated by prompt service on request and the tea hour.
Reviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe hotel itself, the beautiful garden, the swimmingpool, my excellent (single) room, the food, but most of all the staff!
The beach is rocky
Reviewed: 27 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAbsolutely gorgeous. We had the beach villa, which was so beautiful with a lovely scoop bath that looked out to a lovely view of the sea. They only have twelve rooms so very spacious and tranquil. All the staff were so friendly, and kind. Spotlessly clean and very comfy sun loungers.
There is very little to complain about at this hotel. The food was good, buffet style in the evenings. I think I would have liked an a la carte evening menu, like they have at lunch time maybe. Saying that, I have a seafood allergy and the lovely chef went through every dish to tell me what I should avoid, and even cooked me a separate soup on the evening it was seafood.
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThis accommodation was one of the best we ever had! Jungle feeling and at the sea; best there is!
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Reviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewIf we could give this property a higher rating, we would! My wife and I stayed there as the last stop of our honeymoon trip across Zanzibar, and our experience in this hotel exceeded our expectations! Villa: We stayed at the Sultan Villa, which was very spacious and clean and offered an opportunity to unwind during the day whenever we needed a break from the sun. The bed was very comfortable, and the view of the ocean was dreamy! There is a good-sized patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee first thing and listen to the calming waves. We also got the chance to watch some monkeys playing directly in front of us, which was great entertainment. Food: If you are a foodie, you will love this place. From breakfast to dinner, we were spoiled for choice, including freshly baked pastries, numerous egg options made right in front of you by one of the chefs, local fruit, and freshly brewed coffee. The dinners were two-hour long feasts with different themes each night. We were lucky to experience the Swahili dinner on Tuesday night, with live music to accompany the expertly prepared meals. We also had a special welcome dinner prepared for us on the beach on the first night, which we really appreciated :) Staff: The nicest people working on the property who were always happy to help and made us feel at home! We learnt a lot about the dishes they were serving and their ingredients. You also have someone by the pool area to talk about the tides and the best times for swimming or kayaking/paddling (both sports are available at the property). Pool / beach area: Very comfortable loungers with a direct view of the ocean! The whole property is very well maintained. Spa: Definitely get to the spa before leaving, we had a very relaxing massage and my wife got a papaya facial which she loved. We would love to come back next time we are in Zanzibar! Thank you for everything :)
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