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Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

Dongwe, Kusini

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4.1/5

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5.0/523 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Nous avons passé 2 semaine dans un environnement idéal. Un manager a l'écoute une équipe serviable et agréable, gentil. une vue et une situation idyllique sur une plage de 10 km de sable blanc face un récif de corail. Lecture, farniente, baignade chaleur ....yes so roots

5.0/526 Nov 2017

Penelope • Couple Trip

We had a very relaxing stay for a week at twisted palms. They owners and staff were amazing! Very attentive and friendly. The food was very good. We tried the Bellevue down the way one night. Compared to the twisted palms, the food was overpriced and very small portions. We had a beachfront bungalow and it was nice being right up front to hear and see the ocean. Very nice pool also. Made friends there that we will stay in touch with.

5.0/54 Nov 2015

Maren • Couple Trip

What a wonderful holiday....a big thankyou to Dave for organising everything to perfection. Taxi to and from the Airport,motorbike and even special wishes at the Bar.Twisted Palms is idylic ,in the morning you can stroke the local Monkeys before going to a healthy breakfast of fresh local fruit. The staff were exceptional and a special thanks to Antonio the manager.Everyday the rooms are sprayed against insects and a mosquito net is placed over the bed. we couldn´t have wished for a more perfect relaxing holiday,once again a big thankyou to Dave and his team,they fullfilled every wish we had !!

5.0/526 Jun 2015

Dominique

Nous avons aimé la chaleur de l'accueil, la qualité du personnel, l'ambiance générale et la tranquillité; prendre nos repas dans le restaurant sur pilotis; voir la plage s'animer au rythme des marées; aller voir le coucher de soleil dans des endroits sublimes….A bientôt

5.0/52 Apr 2015

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Schöner Strand, sehr ruhige Lage und super netter Besitzer. Das essen ist auch sehr zu empfehlen. Das Team der angestellten ist auch sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Um einheimisch zu essen und Besorgungen zu machen, kann man am besten nach Paje fahren ( ca. 10 Minuten mit daladala) Wir hatten eine sehr schöne und entspannte Zeit!

5.0/59 Feb 2015

Josephine • Couple Trip

Great hotel and super friendly staff . Good food in the restaurant and cozy location .

5.0/531 Jan 2015

Nina Frifelt • Couple Trip

Vi havde et helt fantastisk ophold på Twisted Palms. Ejerne og medarbejderne er de mest imødekommende, vi nogensinde har mødt på et hotel. Maden var god og fisken var frisk. Værelset blev rengjort hver dag, og vores tøj blev vasket. Vi havde 6 rigtig dejlige dage og nætter på hotellet. Det kan varmt anbefales! Området var også skønt, skønne strande og gode muligheder for at arrangere ture rundt på øen, som hotellets ejere hjertens gerne hjælper med, så man ikke ender med at betale for meget!

5.0/528 Oct 2013

Karolina • Couple Trip

Vi ville ha en avslappnande semester utan "måsten" med sol, bad, bra mat och bra service. Det fick vi. Twisted Palms var helt fantastiskt. Ganska enkelt men charmigt boende, rent och snyggt. Fantastisk restaurang med bra mat och sååå bra personal Ägarna Laura och Reanato har verkligen lyckats göra Twisted Palms till något speciellt. Vi tillbringade 11 dagar där men kunde ha stannat längre. Vi kommer rekommendera detta till alla våra vänner som vill ha en lugn och skön semester och hoppas att vi själva åker tillbaka en dag.

5.0/530 Jan 2013

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Bungalow sulla spiaggia meravigliosi. I proprietari, Renato e Laura, cortesi, discreti e sempre presenti al momento giusto. Ottimo ristorante sul mare. Colazione molto migliorabile.

5.0/51 Jan 2013

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We (a couple in our twenties) spend a week in december 2012 in Twisted Palms Lodge and enjoyed a lot. The place is really peaceful and quiet and located by the sea on a beautiful beach which we almost had to our selves. The couple running the place and the staff were all really friendly and nice. The restaurant served good food. If you are looking to relax without lots of other tourists and various activities, this is the place to be.

5.0/512 Sep 2012

ROBERTO

Ottima esperienza al Twisted Palms in quanto ho trovato quello che cercavo: tranquillità e relax assoluto sia di giorno che di sera, bungalow proprio sulla spiaggia, cucina di qualità, spiaggia silenziosa e non affollata di turisti (il primo giorno ho passeggiato per quasi 2 Km. incontrando una sola persona !). In due settimane non mai sentito musica di alcun tipo, ma solo il continuo e suggestivo sottofondo delle onde dell’oceano che si infrangevano sulla vicina barriera corallina.

5.0/55 Sep 2012

Achille

Twisted Palms si presenta come un lodge fuori dai modelli stucchevoli dei centri vacanza e di molti hotel, con una cucina di livello elevato, una collocazione deliziosa, del personale assolutamente gradevole e rispettoso delle distanze, non ha connessione WiFi, la corrente e l'acqua a volte (rare) mancano, isolato su una spiaggia bianca abbagliante di diversi chilometri. Abbiamo incontrato pochi turisti e molti locali. Il flusso delle maree, all'interno della barriera corallina, crea giochi di luce unici e continua a cambiare lo scenario del mare che si popola di pescatori e coltivatori di alghe, a piedi e in barca. Non ci sono ombrelloni, ma palme e vegetazione che offre riparo dal sole. Ventilato. Da sconsigliare a chi vuole musica, folle e stordimento, non può staccare e vuole animatori. Raccomandato caldamente a chi vuole stare in pace, staccare, provare a muoversi con tempi laschi e desidera mangiare bene.

5.0/51 Aug 2012

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A VERY relaxing stay at a part of this long beach that is quiet and largely devoid of annoyances often experienced on beaches in East Africa. The restaurant is usually superb with a menu that changes every day. The staff and the Italian managers of the place are professional and personable. Just wonderful. Visitors should note that this place is within a short distance of a number of other places on this strip of beach so even if there are no rooms available, going to its restaurant at least is worth the effort. In the end, highly recommended.

5.0/530 Jan 2012

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A wonderful little place, with lots of charme, the nicest staff, the sweetest owners and the most relaxing part of the beach. We were very satisfied and will definitely recommend it.

5.0/516 Sep 2011

Gary • Couple Trip

Fantastic place to stay, not the sterile 5 star resort many stay at but a true paradise in i east Zanzibar beach region.Owners and staff were fantastic and most helpful, food great even for a vegetarian like me. Please stay here if you want to relax and experience true perfection in tranquility,hospitality and price.

5.0/522 Aug 2011

David • Family Trip

Laura and Renato have created a superb, back to basics beach lodge which also appeases my eco-tourism yearnings. Their description is honest and accurate, so if you want a simple no-frills beach holiday right on a paradise beach, this is the perfect place. The rooms are right on the beach - we didn't need to wear shoes, except for leaving the lodge, all week. The rooms are beautifully rustic and traditional, with mosquito nets (rooms were sprayed in the evening too). Nothing in Africa is built to perfection, but that is the charm. Very comfortable beds, furniture mostly made out of rough wood (this is the 'Twisted' Palms). Bathroom basic and functional. The restaurant serves simple but excellent and tasty food, usually fresh from the locals who fish directly off the beach. The Zanzibarians are lovely people, very friendly, but poor in comparison to the lodgers, so tip! The lodge is nominally guarded by some Maasai in traditional dress, but in reality there is little risk. The Maasai usually end up playing football on the beach in the evening, in lieu of anything much better to do. Go to see the Colobus monkeys in the Jozani forest - they are fantastic. The snorkeling and SCUBA is excellent too, but I would go on an organised trip to a lagoon, where the waters are deep around the reef and go at a time of day so that the tide doesn't create a strong current. Don't go to an up-market hotel, Twisted Palms is far, far better and you will feel more in touch with Zanzibar :-)

5.0/514 Feb 2011

Momo • Couple Trip

Nessuna sorpresa all'arrivo: l'albergo è veramente estremamente spartano, come viene descritto nel proprio sito dai proprietari Laura e Renato. Le camere, veramente essenziali, sono però davvero a qualche metro dall'acqua, ed il ristorante , addirittura sulla spiaggia. Vi serviranno solo due costumi e qualche tshirt, le scarpe potete lasciarle a casa. Potete lasciare a casa anche l'Autan, in 15 giorni mia moglie ed io non abbiamo avuto nemmeno la più piccola puntura di insetti! Non ci sono petulanti bimbi in cerca di caramelle o soldi, ma solo autentici bambini del vicino villaggio di Bwejiu che giocano tra di loro o seguono le mamme che vanno a pescare o a raccogliere le lumachine per i loro pasti. Laura e Renato non vi imporranno nulla, ma, a richiesta, vi potranno organizzare interessanti escursioni.Non dimenticate di portare con voi delle buone letture e le creme solari. Il ristorante, che non è compreso nel prezzo dell'abergo, è aperto dalle 11 del mattino alle 10,30 della sera ed è sicuramente uno dei migliori dell'isola, ma preparatevi ad attendere con calma di essere serviti; ne varrà la pena: si mangia a lume di candela, pochi tavoli, ospiti molto discreti, solo pesce e crostacei rigorosamente pescati la mattina e un prezzo veramente ragionevole. Lo staff, dalla cucina ai manutentori, fino ai guardiani Masai è gentilissimo. Una bella vacanza, fuori dai circuiti convenzionali, su una delle ultime spiagge "quasi intatte" di zanzibar.

5.0/520 Oct 2010

Marcel • Couple Trip

I was initially in total shock when I checked into the hotel. This was due to the low level of "comfort" as I found it there. It is so very basic, you would not believe it. But after a very short time i realized that this lack of the standard comfort you find in all hotels all over the world made this hotel such a special thing. This is the way one should experience Zanzibar. If you want comfort you go to Waikiki, if you go to Zanzibar you want to be one with long white beaches, and to not stand out of the surroundings. So yes, this hotel is basic (all furniture seems to be hand made), but that so much added to the atmosphere.

5.0/51 Sep 2010

Claudio • Couple Trip

Esattamente quello che cercavo, luogo incantevole, romantico, completamente diverso dai soliti villaggi vacanze. Personale cordiale, cibo ottimo servito a lume di candela e cucinato espresso per un numero limitato di persone (non più di 6 tavoli), responsabili italiani, precisi e professionali.

4.0/511 Dec 2016

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LES CHAMBRES A 60EUROS SONT SUPERBEMMMENT BIEN PLACé SUR LA PLAGE...A LOMBRE ET WIFI LES AUTRES A 40 SONT EN PLEIN SOLEIL SUR COLLINE...NE JAMAIS RESERVER LES MOINS CHERE..PLUS DE WIFI ET ESCALIER CHALEUR

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Picnic Area

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Library

Parking (Free)

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No Elevators

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Patio or terrace

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Bicycle Rental

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Bwejuu, P.O. Box 1883, Bwejuu, Zanzibar, TZ

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-midnight

Check-out11:00 AM

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

About Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Location
With a stay at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant in Bwejuu, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Maalum Cave Pool. This beach lodge is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Jambiani Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bwejuu Beach.

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Facility and Service
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy seafood at Twisted Palms, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Important Information
The property is closed between April 24 and June 9.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - Tue, 08 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children