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Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Beachfront lodge in Bwejuu with outdoor pool and restaurant

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach Room, Oceanfront | Living area
Hill Room, Garden Area | Balcony
Balcony
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Beach Room, Oceanfront | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Beach Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hill Room, Garden Area | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Hill Room, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Renovated in 2017
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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$63 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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Bwejuu, P.O. Box 1883, Bwejuu, Zanzibar, 0

What's nearby

  • Bwejuu Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Paje Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 15 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant puts you within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Twisted Palms, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Croatian, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 8 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Twisted Palms - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 24 and June 9.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

Also known as

Twisted Palms Bwejuu
Twisted Palms Lodge
Twisted Palms Lodge Bwejuu
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Bwejuu
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Zanzibar/Bwejuu
Twisted Palms Lodge And Restaurant
Twisted Palms Lodge Restaurant
Twisted Palms & Restaurant
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Lodge
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Bwejuu
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Lodge Bwejuu

Frequently asked questions

Is Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant currently open?
The property is closed between April 24 and June 9.
Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like windsurfing, fishing, and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, Twisted Palms offers alfresco dining, seafood, and ocean views.
Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant like?
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant is located a short 4-minute walk from Bwejuu Beach.

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Penelope, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 :-)
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Zanzibar - beautiful seas!
My husband and I stayed in one of the beach front huts in July for 14 days. The room was simple & spacious. The bedding was clean, changed every other day. The room was sprayed for insects every night and the bed made up. A major criticism of the resort was the shower. The water trickled out, ran out completely, wasnt working or was cold. We had 2 days of hot water in total. We spoke to the owners daily about the shower and they did their best to appease us but this became a major encumbrance. The resort is set back from a beautiful beach front with the wonderful constant sound of the ocean, sea breeze and friendly staff, including the reassuring Masai security. Whilst the menu choice was limited, the food was freshly prepared and cooked well.There was no meat on the menu, cold drinks occasionally and no ice.The resort may be limited by generator power, storage may have been a problem. On our first night we were warned not to walk to the north past the Sunrise resort as men with machetes hide in wait in the bushes ready to rob you of watches, cameras etc. We did not hear of any problems whilst we were there but the advice was welcome.Hosts, Laura and Renato were friendly, arranged transfers from the airport and excursions. We went on the dolphin trip twice which was amazing to see wild dolphins below us whist snorkelling in the sea. Recommend the dive school at the nearby hotel Breezes run by Paul Shepherd. A friendly no frills resort ideal if you are travelling on a budget
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

PARFAIT
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
12-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

Hjælpsom vend og ejer.
Virkelig rare ejer og ven
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

EMPLACEMENT IDEAL SUR LA PLAGE SI CHAMBRE AVC VUE
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
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wunderschöner Strand mit Bungalow
Hat uns sehr gut gefallen, sehr ruhig u. sehr nette Leute,wenig luxus, was uns nicht störte.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Holiday in Paradise !!
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 !!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Einfaches Hotel am Strand mit Verbesserungsbedarf
Das Hotel ist sehr einfach aber ok. Geärgert haben uns vor allem die Preise für angebotene Touren und das Essen im Restaurant. Die Touren werden teilweise zum dreifachen Preis angeboten- es lohnt sich daher bei den umliegenden Hotels die Preise zu erfragen und zu verhandeln. Die Preise für ein Mittag- oder Abendessen sind sehr hoch- die Strandlage und das geringe Angebot an umliegenden Restaurants wird hier ausgenutzt. Die Preise wären eventuell noch rechtfertigen, wenn die Portionen ausreichen würden- leider reicht 1 Essen pro Person nicht aus, sodass die Rechnung am Ende sehr hoch ist. Generell muss man für alles extra zahlen. Das Frühstück, welches inklusive ist ist bestenfalls ein Snack! Das Personal ist nett, jedoch habe wir uns ständig beobachtet gefühlt, da mehr Personal als Gäste vor Ort war. Im Hotel selbst haben wir uns sicher gefühlt- der Strand ist leider nicht ganz so sicher. Insgesamt ist das Hotel ok für wenig Ansprüche und die Strandlage ist wirklich toll.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Coup de coeur
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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

nöjda paret
Det var fantastik ställe för oss .nära have,en enkel å mysig hotel med väldight trevliga å hjälpsama personaler,
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Et deilig sted uten stress av noe slag.
Vi hadde et deilig opphold,og var heldige med været. Dette er et rolig og behagelig sted. Men hengekøyer på utsiden av rommene og rommene ligger på stranda. Tidevannet gjør at vannet kommer helt opp til strandkanten først ved 13- tiden, men dette er noe man vender seg til.Rommet var ikke det helt store, viften bråket som et uvær og badet var meget godt brukt. Men det var ikke der vi skulle oppholde oss så for oss ble ikke det noe stort minus. Restauranten var grei, god frokost med frukt og litt forskjellig. Litt utfordrende om du ikke er glad i sjømat, fordi det ikke var noen særlig med alternativer på menyen. Men alt i alt en deilig opplevelse, fikk slappet godt av og lest bok. Finnes ikke stress på dette stedet. Personalet er hyggelige og vi følte oss godt ivaretatt. Kommer gjerne tilbake.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vegetale:)
Great hotel and super friendly staff . Good food in the restaurant and cozy location .
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helt fantastisk ophold!
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!
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