Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa in Paje: reviews, villas and rates (2026)
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is a luxury hotel on Paje beach, on the east coast. Hotel sites rate it 5 stars with scores of 9.6 to 9.8 out of 10 (October 2026); the Michelin Guide gives it One Key ("a very special stay"). Sources differ on size (21 rooms according to Michelin, 11 villas and 3 rooms according to another site): confirm with the hotel. Villas range from one to five bedrooms, some with a private pool or hot tub, and a deluxe room was renovated in 2024. A safari site shows a rate of US$1,500, without saying what it covers: see Booking for your dates.
Highlights
Paje and its tides
The hotel is on Paje beach, famous for kitesurfing and strong tides: the sea goes far out at low tide (illustration photo of the beach). See Paje and tides and swimming.
The villas with pool
Villas with a private pool and garden set it apart from a classic resort: privacy, few rooms.
The Swahili cooking class
The hotel offers a 1 hour 30 Swahili cooking class in a small group, from about US$85 on a booking platform.
Practical info
Tips
- At this price level, compare with villas and boutique hotels (see where to stay in Zanzibar and villa rental in Zanzibar); Paje beach is mainly good for swimming at high tide, which matters for a luxury stay. Book villas with a pool early in high season. Check the number of rooms and what the rate covers (breakfast, transfers).
How to get there
About 1 hour by road from Stone Town and the airport (estimate); the hotel usually arranges a private transfer: see from the airport to hotels.
Opening hours
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Nearby
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