Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Property grounds
Balcony
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bwejuu, P.O. Box 1883, Bwejuu, Zanzibar, 0
  • Place, Bwejuu Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Family Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Beach Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Hill Room, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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About the area

Bwejuu

At Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bwejuu Beach and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Dongwe Beach. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Twisted Palms, serves seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Bwejuu lodge include Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bwejuu Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Paje Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bwejuu lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant offers 10 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This Bwejuu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Room service

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 at the property
For any questions, 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Yep, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Yep, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant is a short 4-minute walk from Bwejuu Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant have a pool?

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant serve breakfast?

Yeah, free breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.