Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Waterfront lodge with an outdoor pool
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Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Blackout curtains, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, beach views
Beach Room, Oceanfront | Bathroom

Overview of Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bwejuu, P.O. Box 1883, Bwejuu, Zanzibar, 0
  • Popular LocationBwejuu Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSafari Bar @Breezes4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBar of Breezes4 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)58 min drive
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Room options

Beach Room, Oceanfront

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Hill Room, Garden Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bwejuu

Located in Bwejuu, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant is on the beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bwejuu Beach and Dongwe Beach. With kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Bwejuu Beach - 4 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 10 min drive
  • Dongwe Beach - 18 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 30 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rock - 9 min drive
  • African Bbq - 7 min drive
  • Mr. Kahawa - 7 min drive
  • B4 Beach Club - 7 min drive
  • Bar of Breezes - 4 min drive

About this property

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

Lodge by the ocean
Consider a stay at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant and take advantage of free breakfast, a beach bar and a terrace. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site seafood restaurant, Twisted Palms, features ocean views and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball, snorkelling and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Croatian, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Twisted Palms

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 April and 9 June.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bwejuu lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Dongwe Beach. Paje Beach and Pingwe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay on the beach in Bwejuu
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the beach, rooms eh.
The rooms were mediocre. If they had slightly brighter lights, that would have been helpful in making it a bit more appealing. There were also lots of power outages and the generator either wasn't on or they didn't have one -- which also meant no running water to shower or flush toilets. It was a little too "budget". The staff was very nice. Flora the waitress was great and helpful. The location was also good.

8/10 Good

Frank Davis, Mwanza, Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Very relaxing. Rooms were basic but clean. The staff and management were friendly and efficient. The food in the restaurant was fine and the menu changed daily. It's a quiet, peaceful location (just what we wanted) about an hour's drive from Stone Town. The beach is clean, though swimming isn't easy because of the tides. Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

B&L, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great honeymoon destination
My wife and I recently stayed here for two nights on our honeymoon. The location is wonderfully tranquil and the owners were very helpful. Wish we had more time to stay longer.

8/10 Good

Swetha Balla, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and fantastic service!
I loved the Twisted Palms. It is off a non-touristy beach which gives the feeling of having your own private beach. The place is run by an Italian couple who are very friendly. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for somewhere quiet and affordable. The only problem is that it is a good 3 hours away from the tourist beaches and an hour from central Zanzibar. But all beaches are almost 1 to 2 hours away from the town centre anways.

2/10 Terrible

Ted, Topsham, Devon, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A roof would be a good start
I would not recommend The Twisted Palms, despite it being on one of the world’s most perfect beaches. Almost all of the beach huts are actually up a steep hill the other side of a muddy road which are reached by a steep set of concrete steps, which are fairly lethal on the way down if they are wet. There was a huge tropical downpour on the one night I was there and the roof of my hut leaked, dripping water directly through the mosquito net onto the pillows and bed. When I mentioned it to the owners they shrugged their shoulders and did not seem alarmed. I know the charm of the place is its simplicity, but I don’t think it is overly fussy or bourgeois to expect a hotel to provide a roof over one’s head. The hotel is also subject to regular power cuts, which effectively stop all water supplies, meaning that a bucket of water has to be kept in the bathroom in the event of an outage. I would also mention the lighting both in the rooms and the restaurant, which was so poor it was almost impossible to read anywhere after dark. It may tell you a little about their attitude that the only viable place was just beneath the till. In addition, between packing at my last hotel and leaving the Twisted Palms, almost certainly en route between the two, I had money stolen. Once again I found the attitude of the owners to be disturbingly callous. The only practical assistance being to allow me to pay for the taxi they had booked my by credit card.
View of my room from the road

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great relaxing stay without the usual hassles
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Twisted Palms Lodge
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.

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Exeter U.K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location - great staff and owners
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.

10/10 Excellent

David, Cwmbran, Wales, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple paradise in tune with local community
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 :-)