Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Property class: 3.5

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Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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Room

Executive Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Room

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

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Room

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Chukwani is home to Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar. Hamamni Persian Baths and Livingstone's House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kidichi Spice Farm. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. With snorkelling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Chukwani travel guide
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Chukwani Airport Road, Chukwani, Mjini Magharibi, 4087

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.
    Shangani Beach
    12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Kariakoo Amusement Park
    10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kaffe Koffee
    5 min drive
  • Jahazi Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Beach House Restaurant
    12 min drive

About this property

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers and multilingual staff
    • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar include comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and free infant beds

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Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

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

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$87, 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.

Is Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar located?

Situated in Chukwani, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kariakoo Amusement Park, Michenzani Mall and Peace Memorial Museum. Amaan Stadium and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ❤️ EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

2/10 Terrible

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We hebben hier lekker gegeten en ons prima vermaakt. Dank voor de goede betaalbare zorg
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erbarmelijk staat , wij verstaan niet dat zo’n hotel aanbevolen word aan toeristen !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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