White Sands Luxury Villas

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is an award-winning, 5-star boutique resort located on the pristine shores of Paje Beach along the island's southeast coast. As Tanzania's very first Relais & Châteaux member and a proud recipient of a Michelin Key, the family-owned sanctuary masterfully blends sustainable eco-luxury with extreme personal privacy. The entire property spans four hectares of lush, tropical coastal vegetation and exotic gardens, opening up to a dazzling 200-meter stretch of private white-sand beach facing the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Accommodation Options Designed by renowned East African architect Neil Rocher, the resort features a highly exclusive layout of just 19 standalone luxury villas and 3 specialized guest rooms. Positioned 100 meters back from the water within the main garden lodge building, the three entry-level Cinnamon Rooms provide a budget-friendly compromise without compromising on premium resort comforts. The signature standalone Luxury Villas are split into one, two, and five-bedroom configurations spread across the private beachfront and gardens. Each individual villa setup consists of two separate structures joined by an exotic garden courtyard, separating the private living-and-dining pavilion from the main en-suite bedroom. Every villa is assigned a dedicated private butler and features its own private plunge pool, a panoramic rooftop lounge deck, and an open-air outdoor bathroom fitted with a deep stone bathtub and tropical shower. Dining & Culinary offerings The resort offers premium island gastronomy focused on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients across two main restaurants and three distinct bars. Doors to Zanzibar is the main fine-dining restaurant featuring beautifully crafted indoor and outdoor pool-side seating, serving sophisticated à la carte island cuisine and hosting vibrant weekly themed culinary nights. The Beach Restaurant and Bar is a casual, open-air spot set directly on the sand, offering fresh seafood, locally inspired light lunches, and refreshing cocktails steps from the ocean waves. The Sunset Bar and Lounge provides a scenic elevated space ideal for enjoying creative mixology, international wines, and premium spirits while watching the African sun go down over the tropical canopy.