Stays • Tanzania

Palmera Zanzibar

An Eco-Boutique Vegan Haven on the Spice Island

A chic, sustainably-minded hotel in Jambiani featuring a 100% plant-based restaurant

100% Vegan Menu
Cruelty-Free
Beach Access
Pool
Tropical Garden
Eco-Amenities

Set on the tranquil shores of Kizimkazi on Zanzibar's spectacular coastline, Palmera Zanzibar Eco Boutique Hotel is a serene oceanfront oasis with a profoundly beautiful mission. Operating as a training hotel for the Swiss foundation More Than A Drop, this remarkable property helps young Tanzanian women from disadvantaged backgrounds build a future in hospitality. With 100% of the proceeds directly funding their education, a stay here is not just a holiday—it is a direct investment in women's empowerment. It is one of the most inspiring and impactful destinations in the Eat Plants & Travel collection.

The accommodation is designed to offer genuine comfort while maintaining a deep respect for the surrounding environment. Guests stay in spacious, light-filled sea-view rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, tasteful local decor, and private balconies that perfectly frame the ocean sunsets. The property operates with an eco-conscious mindset, utilizing solar-powered air conditioning and natural materials. Outside your room, you can unwind by the pristine infinity pool, relax in the lush, peaceful gardens, or take a few steps down to the pristine coral shores and private beach area.

The culinary experience at Palmera is a vibrant celebration of global and local plant-based flavours. The dedicated kitchen team crafts an entirely vegetarian and vegan menu from scratch, serving everything from traditional Swahili Zanzibar Pilau to fresh Mediterranean mezze and hearty coconut curries. With its quiet, off-the-beaten-path location, exceptional heartfelt hospitality, and deeply ethical foundation, Palmera Zanzibar delivers a genuinely life-changing East African coastal retreat.

Deals and Special Offers

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Settle in and save with a 10% discount automatically applied to stays over 5 nights. Planning ahead? Secure your getaway with exclusive "Early Bird" discounts for the 2026 season.

Starting from

£95/night

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Outdoor dining area with a long table set with plates, glasses, and bowls, under a thatched roof with a view of trees and the ocean in the background.
A young chef in a white uniform and black apron holding a basket of fresh vegetables outdoors, surrounded by greenery.
A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed featuring white mosquito netting, a white mattress with white pillows, and a colorful striped blanket. There is a wooden bench with decorative cushions and a wicker basket in the background.
Three people walking on a shallow salt flat with a blue sky in the background.
Four-poster bed with white curtains and white bedding, set against a green wall, with a tan pillow on the bed and a towel folded on top.
Outdoor dining table set with black tablecloth, white plates, gray napkins, wine glasses, and salt and pepper shakers. The table is under a thatched roof with lush green plants and trees in the background, suggesting a garden or patio setting.
A beachside building with a porch, surrounded by green trees and flowering plants, on sandy ground with a clear blue sky.
Outdoor dining area with wooden furniture, black tablecloths, and colorful cushions, overlooking a beach with trees.
An open-air dining area with black tablecloth-covered tables, wooden chairs, and a view of a swimming pool surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

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