Palumboreef Beach Resort — Hotel in Unguja

Pro: |1. We have chosen this hotel through the Touristic Agency DerTour Romania, for 7 nights with all-inclusive soft plan. This means that alcoholic drinks were offered by tax, and not for free. |2. The resort is very nice, big, very clean and full of greenery and exotic palm trees and for me that was absolute pleasure. We chose a Junior Suite type of room with garden view and a balcony 1st floor. So we had a large double bed and an extra sofa in the room. The rooms are in a traditional style not modernist, so they can be perceived as old and ugly by some people. We nice hard mattress I have to say and we liked it a lot! |3. The food was everyday fresh, diverse, with local products and meals as well. A cook was making omelettes on the spot and that was very nice as well. At breakfast there was no cheese and ham options but sausages and bacon, and this can be a deal breaker for some people. Not for us, but still…As a suggestion I would like to see in the future some extra ingredients for the omelette like: mushrooms and cheese. The diversity of pastry at breakfast was great and we have plenty to choose from: croissants, muffins, waffles, pancakes with toppings and local Zanzibar Vanilla cream! Delicious meals at dinners with local fresh fish, pastas, lasagnas, vegetables and fruits. Also sea foods: mainly calamari and octopus. The staff was kind and polite and the hotel was not understaffed. Also the staff speaks Italian, English, Spanish! 4.Congratulations to the staff who spotted a mid-age woman who took/steal 10+ muffins at breakfast and placed them in a nylon bag.She was asked to pay as this was clearly more than she was able to eat at the end of the breakfast. So dear tourist: Please behave! :)|5.We had a small Gym; during days and also in the evening there were activities and entertainment which was great. |6. The hotel is kids friendly. The swimming pool is very big and has also an area for kids. |7. WiFi: is good at the hotel in all areas not only at the reception. |Cons:|1. The website is poorly made, they are few pictures only with the rooms at poor quality and those are not showing the true potential of the hotel and resort which is great! |2. City Tourist Tax: info should be added on their website! It is 5$ per person/day. Please take into account that there is a weird request regarding the US Dollars bills issued later than 20 years ago, when you take $$ with you in cash please remember that the bill must be no later than 10 years old, to avoid issues. The locals might not accept them. |3. The rooms were not equipped with mini-fridge and at this point there are 30+ degrees C and high humidity I strongly believe...

It is a priceless experience.

Located in the east coast of Zanzibar, Palumbo Resort is the perfect spot to enjoy the tides and for visiting the island.

Indeed it takes one hour to do all the excursions such as Prison Island, Nakupenda, Monkey Forest, Safari Blu, swimming with the dolphins, The Rock and so on... We recommend to book the excursions directly in the resort: they are really well organized by the local staff (that is a plus) in every detail, and because of the cost, much cheaper compared to online websites.

Apart from that, This resort is one of its own. You really feel being in Africa (not in a touristic place) but still in a resort with all the comforts. the stuff is African, always polite and smiling but not intrusive. You even have Masai (African Tribe) hired by the resort to secure the place 24 hours. You feel safe all the time. Indeed you could leave everything anywhere because nobody would have touched it.

as Italians, we need to say that the food was extraordinary from the breakfast to the dinner. Big congrats to the team and the Chef who we had the pleasure to meet. He is an international chef overlooking the menu of the other Palumbo Resort in Zanzibar. located in the north coast, as well. You always have different dishes and local food such as fruits, tuna, octupus and so on. and all Ingredients are really fresh.

In a nutshell, we highly recommend this place or the Palumbo being in the north coast. We would like to thank the owners Carolina, Pablo and Vladik once more for creating this little paradise.

We felt at home and for this reason we will come back for...

We recently had the pleasure of staying at a fantastic hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and I feel compelled to share my experience with fellow travelers.

Staff and Service: From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Their warmth and attentiveness made my stay extra special.

Culinary Delights: The food here is simply amazing, with a special shoutout to the seafood - it's a must-try! The variety and quality of the meals added a delightful touch to my stay.

Beach and Tides: One unique aspect of the hotel is the significant tide, causing the water to recede from the beach for several hours each day. This natural phenomenon was fascinating to observe and offered a different beach experience.

Amenities: The hotel boasts private parking and Wi-Fi. However, it's worth noting that Wi-Fi coverage doesn't extend to the rooms. Also, cell coverage in Zanzibar can be patchy, so having a SIM card doesn't always guarantee a constant connection.

Pricing: I found the prices to be quite reasonable for the quality of service and amenities provided.

Local Currency Tips: For those planning a visit, it's advisable to carry local currency. The best exchange rates I found were at the airport.

In summary, this hotel is a fantastic choice for anyone visiting Zanzibar. The combination of excellent service, delicious food, unique beach experiences, and reasonable pricing makes it a standout choice. Highly...