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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

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Villa, 5 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 390 sq m
  • Sleeps 11
  • 4 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Garden View (Cinnamon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Villa with Hot Tub

Highlights

Yard
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View (Cinnamon)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Highlights

Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 450 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Garden Area (Cinnamon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 480 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with shared pool)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa with Pool

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Paje Beach, Paje

What's nearby

  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kuza Cave - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel refurbished in 2020 and located near Paje Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a terrace at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas. Indulge in a sports massage, a body treatment, and a body wrap at The Senses, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball, kayaking, and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and evening entertainment
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables, baby monitors, and highchairs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries, children's robes, and hair dryers
  • Recycling, baby baths, and children's books

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Restaurant
  • Doors to Zanzibar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2015
  • Electric bike charging
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 300.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 300.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses wind and solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Luxury Villas Zanzibar
White Sand Luxury Villas
White Sand Luxury Villas Villa
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White Sand Villas Zanzibar
White Sand Zanzibar
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas
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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa Paje
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas Hotel Paje
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Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paje hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kite Centre Zanzibar and Paje Beach. Jambiani Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohsen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place great staff best spa
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

ji

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

J Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well Done White Sand Lux team and Camille!
Truly excellent boutique hotel, with 1st class service and team. Attention to details is second to none. Our butler Idrissa was excellent. Food quality really good. After few days at the White Sand, we moved to another 5* hotel up North... Hmm... Not the same category.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at white sand was nothing but short of amazing , our butler ( Mangu ) was soo helpful, friendly and very thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Excellent daily menu, very nice deluxe room and plenty of space, nice place for kite surfing, white sand beach like powder.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villas are beautiful spacious clean and beautifully decorated. The gardens around the villas were stunning and the plant name plaques were useful for the amateur horticulturist ;-) the staff is super friendly and professional. The food was great and there are some fun daily activities to enjoy. It’s a great place to stay if you want some luxury and piece and quiet! There aren’t even any sellers on the beach trying to constantly sell you stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sun, sand and relaxation.
It was amazing. The staff were courteous and kind. The food was fantastic. Great environment to relax and unwind. I hope to repeat the experience in the future. Highly recommend the luxury spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New Love
Our stay was more than I ever expected. My new beau suggested White Sands in Zanzibar for my birthday getaway. This is where we fell in love and experienced the life that would could have together. I would have loved him no matter where we were but White Sands made it the sweetest dream. We promised to do a two week stay next year. The private villa and the staff were just amazing. We had a butler who drew my bath in the outside bathtub...perfection. The food was also fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most Amazing hotel ever!
Honestly the most incredible hotel we have ever stayed in. The location is stunning, right on the incredible white sand beach of Paje. The villa will literally take your breath away, but then there is the staff; nothing is too much for them at all, and the butler service was impeccable! Definitely stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true gem
the hotel was absolutely amazing! It’s the best hotel in Paje by far.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel for a relaxing holiday
We stayed in the 1 bedroom beach villa for 4 nights and had a very nice experience. Particularly liked the fact that the bedroom is a separate building from the living room that has a service entrance which gives much more privacy. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The pictures on the site do not do justice to the property as it definitely is more beautiful in real life. Management was prompt to resolve some small issue and was very professional. The food was ok but nothing to rave about so could use a bit more effort. We can highly recommend this hotel and will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to paradise!
Great location, great staff/service super friendly and helpful , great interior design with taste into the details. The Villas are a dream. Outdoor bathroom Paradis. Of course it all comes with a significant price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection!
What a stunning property! We’ve stayed at many luxury hotels around the world and this was in the top 3 at LEAST. Ground including the beach were immaculately maintained. Sargasso is an issue affecting many islands and coasts in recent years and we can tell you not all of them clear it from the beach. The villa (or compound as we called it) was just gorgeous. Soft tones and quality materials. The cleaning crew was excellent at being unseen. The plunge pool was absolute heaven. The villa had total privacy from the other villas and outsiders alike- and the space! So much room to relax. Plenty of beach bars and restaurants down the beach if you’re looking for a change. We can see why the staff had such genuine smiles because we were smiling from the moment we walked in. We would absolutely go back. It was perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five star all the way!
A really stunning resort with exceptional service; beautiful beach, amazing food, well appointed rooms and the staff can’t do enough for you. You won’t be disappointed if you book a trip here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
simply amazing
everything about this hotel was amazing very spacious rooms or villas to be exact
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous villas and grounds
We had a wonderful stay at the White Sand Luxury Villas. We booked a villa with private Jacuzzi. The bedroom was clean, very big and well furnished. The private balconies (one with the jacuzzi, and one in front of the bedroom) were very enjoyable with lounge chairs, towels and a view on some trees where funny monkeys were sometimes hanging out. On the first level there was a kitchen fully equipped. The laundry machine was very convenient for us after a 9 day safari. This space and the large living room was to be shared with the 3 other rooms in the villa but we never saw anyone else. We enjoyed the restaurant on the beach and the grilled fish they prepare daily. The other restaurant where we had our dinners (part of the half board package) serves small portions (fine for us) of really good food. I also enjoyed the spa and the spice massage, really out of this world! We also booked a trip (through the hotel) to swim with the dolphins and we did exactly that. It was an incredible experience. The boat ride was lovely, you can really appreciate the coast and all the fishing activities. The beach is absolutely beautiful, white, very fine sand, the ocean is warm and frankly without the fake Maasai beach boys that are sometimes very pushy, it would be PARADISE.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yolisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gr8 Holiday
We travelled as a family of 4 , 2 small kids aged 4 &1. However we found this place to be highly accommodating for family as well as couples. We arrived just after 12pm and our room was ready. The services is excellent and staff members have high attention to detail and are also warm. Garden villa did not have a place to chill outside so we used the general pool and had amazing views and not crowded. We loved the Fresh sea food that was served daily. Lunch by the Beach was amazing- beautiful views and ambiance. Gym facilities are good so pack your gym attire if u into fitness. Hotel assisted with planning activities like going to Stone Town - may seem pricy but all worth it. Daily night activities - Masai Dancers, Dinner by the pool, Music nights - added surprise element to our stay. Book your airport transfers with hotel it is a lot better. Overall beautiful place with very high customer service standards.

10/10 Excellent

Kaili

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience, Loved Our Stay
The Zanzibar White Sands Luxury Villas and Spa met higher expectations than I predicted! The property is beautiful and well maintained. The beach location is fantastic. It's far enough away from the busier properties but still within a reasonable walk. The location is awesome to watch and try kite surfing. The villa we stayed in, Cinnamon Garden 3, was spacious for the 3 of us and had adequate air conditioning. The only reason why I rated room cleanliness and comfort low was for 2 reasons: One, because there was definitely something the master bedroom that made me allergic. I had sneezing and watery eyes every night, which made it difficult to sleep well. There must be mold or dust in the air conditioning unit. It was very uncomfortable and the staff were unable to address the issue. As soon as I left the room, however my symptoms resolved. And the second reason is that the master toilet had issues with flushing. Luckily there was a second bathroom and toilet to use. The staff attempted to fix the issue and on the 2nd try - the repair efforts worked. We would like to extend huge thanks to the staff in the restaurant and to the staff that works as butlers for room and beach service. The food was great for all meals. We chose the all-inclusive option and it is a great value. We highly recommend it choosing the all- inclusive food and beverage option. Everything about our stay was great! We wish we could have stayed longer

10/10 Excellent

Idan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Delta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay if not for the dishonesty
Great room, great beach. Ridiculously expensive food (I thought it was normal price until I got to another resort, where the food prices are less than half - Burger chips & salad $9 in Kiwengwa, not $16 like at white sands). Also felt very disrespected at the end. It would have been a wonderful stay overall if not for the incident at the end (dishonesty & disrespect).