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OVERVIEW:
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is an eco-conscious boutique hotel on the island’s east coast. With a range of spacious villas and a wide variety of land- and water-based activities, this is a great choice for families seeking a relaxed island hideaway with all the amenities of a luxury resort.
ACCESS & LOCATION:
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is located in Paje on Zanzibar’s east coast. Guests arrive at Zanzibar Airport – from there, it’s approximately 1 hour by car to the resort.
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT ZANZIBAR WHITE SAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA:
White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa offers a range of eco-friendly accommodations tailored to different group dynamics, either facing the beach or set within peaceful private gardens. The 1-bedroom beachfront villas are set on individual plots, with direct access to Paje Beach. These feature a king-size en-suite bedroom and separate living area, with a private pool, an outdoor bathroom, and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. The double-occupancy Garden Villas are tucked among tropical greenery and include either a private pool or a hot tub. Families are well catered for with the 2-bedroom villas, or the premier 1,500 square metre Presidential Villa, which features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a rooftop terrace with a hot tub, a second hot tub in the garden, a private swimming pool, and a sun deck. This house also has a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room, and a dining lounge. Finally, the Cinnamon rooms are located 100 metres from the beach and include double, quad, and family configurations. All accommodations provide the modern comforts one would expect from a luxury beach property, including air conditioning, fans, mosquito nets, and electronic safes.
When you’re not relaxing at your private villa, the main areas at White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa offer plenty of space to lounge by the pool, dine al fresco, or enjoy a chilled cocktail at the rooftop bar. Doors to Zanzibar is the main restaurant, where breakfast and dinner are served à la carte, while the freshest seafood lunches are enjoyed at the bistro-style Beach Restaurant. Private dining is available on request, including barbecues, rooftop dining, and floating breakfasts in your villa pool. There’s a lounge bar with a pool table and library, and the Sunset Bar, where guests can request a telescope for gazing up at the Zanzibari night sky. For further entertainment, performances by local musicians liven up the evenings and bring a fun atmosphere after dark. Continuing the theme of pure relaxation, the Senses Spa is a holistic retreat with a range of soothing treatments, a hair and nail salon, and a hammam, an infrared sauna, and a hot tub. There’s also an air-conditioned fitness centre equipped with all the latest Technogym machines, as well as personalised programmes and one-on-one coaching on request.
ACTIVITIES AT ZANZIBAR WHITE SAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA:
White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa offers all Zanzibar’s highlight activities, including watersports, boat cruises, diving expeditions, and a selection of excursions around the island.
- Watersports – White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa has an on-site IKO-certified centre, where kite-surfing enthusiasts can enjoy expert tuition. Kayaks, snorkelling equipment, and paddleboards are available for guest use, as is an electric hydrofoil board. Those with a sailing permit can also take to the water on the resort’s Hobie Cat catamaran.
- Land sports – Yoga sessions are held on the beach or by the pool, and there are professional-grade tennis and padel courts, with equipment provided. Explore the island on one of the resort’s complimentary electric bikes, or enjoy a game of volleyball on the beach – there’s plenty to keep active guests occupied!
- Boat cruises – Set sail on a traditional dhow for a sunset or full-day cruise, or charter a private yacht for a day out on the Indian Ocean. You can also venture out on a Paje lagoon tour on a traditional ngalawa sailing vessel, spend the day fishing, or enjoy a romantic sunset cruise.
- Diving expeditions – Diving off the coast of Zanzibar is truly unforgettable, and White Sand Luxury Villas works with a PADI-certified partner centre to make this possible for guests. Alternatively, if you’re not looking for a full diving experience, explore Zanzibar’s vibrant marine life on an expertly guided snorkelling trip.
- Chumbe Island Marine Park – Chumbe Island is a protected area where you’ll discover one of Africa’s most pristine coral reefs. Just some of the gems you might encounter include turtles, reef sharks, coconut crabs, and more than 400 fish species.
- Jozani Forest visits – Jozani National Park has an array of wildlife to explore, including its endemic colobus monkeys, blue vervet monkeys, and a kaleidoscopic variety of birds.
- Zanzibar excursions – Take a guided cycling tour around Zanzibar, or visit the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, where you’ll discover the island’s history.
- Seaweed Centre – A visit to the Seaweed Centre is an important initiative that supports local women. Here, you’ll learn how they harvest seaweed and transform it into organic cosmetics.
- Horse riding – Enjoy the gentle pace of horse riding along the picture-perfect beach, watching the Indian Ocean waves roll in. Truly memorable!
- Swahili language classes – Zanzibaris are proud of their Swahili heritage, and a wonderful way to discover this is through the language itself. Take an escorted walk through the grounds, and learn a few Swahili words and expressions along the way.
- Swahili cooking – Learn how to recreate some delicious Swahili dishes, discovering the colorful spices and fragrant flavours of Zanzibar Island.
- Children’s activities – Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is ideal for families, with plenty on offer to keep the young ones entertained! The resort has a playground, a paddling pool, and a children’s corner with babyfoot, painting, TV, games, and puzzles. There’s also a pool table, chess, board games, and ping-pong for slightly older kids.
