We had an idyllic 7 night stay at The Palms after a 3 day safari in Selous game park which surpassed all our expectations. The first view of the central pool area and view out onto the beautiful turquoise ocean was breathtaking and every day was better than the last. A special thanks to Siriak and his team, the service was faultless and all the staff went out of their way to make our stay special, nothing was too much trouble. There were countless thoughtful touches which always surprised and delighted us, a particular favourite were the sundowners which were different and delicious every day.
The lodge was very spacious, beautifully clean and comfortable and felt very luxurious. The bed was also so comfortable we wanted to take the pillows home with us! Each lodge has their own private cabana at the beach which was a lovely touch and we really felt at home. The only criticism would be that although the room was lovely not all of them have a clear view of the sea from the room itself and are a little dark, unlike the sister hotel The Zawadi which is bright with sea views from your bed. That said, this compromise was worth it for the character, comfort, space and service of The Palms and all you need to do is step onto the terrace for the views. The hotel is also right on the beach whereas The Zawadi is set up higher with alot of steps to the beach. I would however recommend visiting The Zawadi for a day or two during your stay, the hotel will arrange transport and lunch (5m min drive). The Palms also benefits from being next to a couple of other sister hotels where it is possible to use the facilities (spa etc)
The food and drinks were fantastic and the meals were a real event every day. The atmosphere was relaxed and intimate and we felt very much at home. Overall we wouldn't change a thing about our stay