Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

We booked with high expectations, but were very disappointed with the food quality as well as the staff’s attitude and poor service standards.

Nothing was good except the location. But there are many other similar quality hotels around the location. So we would never recommend this hotel to anyone ever again.

It’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

We 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.

this 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.

Very 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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I 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

Quiet and beautiful. Exceptional service. Great food

Wi-fi could be improved. Some kind of fitness equipment would be appreciated.

Relax, nature and sea food

Perfect service, amazing seafood , so relaxing blend of the nature , so nice people and the tropical evening with bush babies screams . This place is unforgettable

Garden, fantastic food so natural and tastefull. Very nice people

I should have stayed longer . For next time ?

Room was nice size and clean

No access to the seaTerrible foodService very slow

Nice 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.

The 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.

Not 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.

The hotel itself, the beautiful garden, the swimmingpool, my excellent (single) room, the food, but most of all the staff!

The beach is rocky

Absolutely 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.

If 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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The hotel staff and service makes the experience special. They treat the guests in a very special way. Everyone is smiling and happy, you cannot help but have fun.The place is good if you are looking for a quite and relaxing place.Thanks to the team for their great hospitality, we left with great memories.

Nothing much to say, if you're looking for a quite and relaxing getaway, this place is amazing

Beds were very comfortable - although a bit small. The spa was lovely and the small hotel felt and personal.

Unfortunately the beach has a lot of seaweed. They do have people clearing it each day and a pontoon, however it’s just not an ideal swimming location.

Everything was fantastic. A true home from home. Beautiful property, wonderful staff and great chef and food. I celebrated my 50th birthday and it was so special!

Nothing, loved it all