Situated in the village of Paje on the south-east coast of Zanzibar, these privately owned beachfront villas – built with natural materials – offer barefoot luxury that effortlessly blends privacy, space and comfort in a setting of unparalleled beauty.

The lavish villas at White Sand comprise two units – one houses the bedroom and bathroom while the other includes the kitchen, dining room and living area. They are connected by a terraced garden and sparkling plunge pool overlooking the pristine white-sand beach of Paje. On-site is one of the most advanced centres for kite surfing in Zanzibar. Other facilities include a beauty spa offering plenty of recipes for self-indulgence and a fine-dining restaurant.

Conveniently located just 40km from Stone Town, you have access to everything from fishing trips and spice tours to swimming with dolphins, which is if you can ever bring yourself to leave your lap of seaside luxury in Paje.

Highlights

• Luxurious beachfront villas
• Stunning ocean views
• Private plunge pool, ‘star beds’ & Wi-Fi
• Restaurant, rooftop bar & beauty spa
• Fully-equipped kite surfing centre

Activities

• KITE SURFING
• KAYAKING
• STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING

This is a new gem that has opened up on the breezy East Coast, and visitors are raving about the location, food & service.

Rooms

Deluxe Room with jacuzzi

The beautiful 55-square-metre en-suite room is located within the Presidential Villa. The room shares villa entrance, garden ground, hot tub and living room with three other rooms. It has a private bathroom with a rain shower, two sinks, a desk, a mini-bar, a wardrobe and a terrace or balcony. Located on either the ground floor or the top floor of the villa, the Deluxe rooms comfortably host two adults.

Beachfront One-bedroom Villa

The Beachfront One-bedroom villa is designed as two buildings connected by a wooden pathway and terrace. One building is the en-suite bedroom with king king-size bed, a bathroom with an indoor rain shower, two sinks, a wardrobe and separate toilets. The villa includes a living room unit with a high ceiling and seating area, a large terrace, private pool, lounge chairs, and an external bathroom with an outdoor shower and bathtub. The villa is surrounded by lush gardens and is placed on the beachfront, with direct beach access. The villa is serviced by a butler.

Facilities

The natural elements found at Paje - a consistent side-onshore wind, shallow lagoon with sandy floor and a reef which offers protection from the waves - create some of the most favourable conditions of kite surfing to be found anywhere in the world. The kite-surfing centre provides instructors and all the necessary equipment for the sport during your stay.

Tall cocktails are served all day at the chic beach bar or rooftop lounge with the property’s most commanding sea-and-sand views. Aside from your villa’s private plunge pool, there is also a large communal pool for guests surrounded by comfortable sun loungers. Set in lush tropical gardens, the beauty spa is equipped with massage rooms as well as a sauna and steam room. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is available in all areas.

Dining

At the restaurant, taste a menu showcasing both international and Zanzibari-style cuisine supplemented by surf-fresh fish brought in daily by boat. Enjoy intimate in-suite dining for an utterly romantic affair.