Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tucked along the pristine Bwejuu-Paje Beach on Zanzibar’s southeastern coast, this luxury resort blends nature, culture and sustainability. Incorporating Arab, Swahili and Indian influences throughout, the open-air lobby features a two-tiered fountain and a chic, minimalist aesthetic. Multiple patios with antique or hand-carved furniture create intimate outdoor spaces. Dramatic arches, intricate wood carvings, traditional cement decorations and warm ambient lighting evoke the island’s Omani sultanate history.

Featuring a seamless flow between indoors and outside, which features a central swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens, the resort offers an elegant oasis surrounded by natural beauty. A full-service spa has a lap pool, jacuzzi, treatment rooms, yoga studio, fitness center, tennis court and relaxation area.

The resort's 30 villas showcase Swahili craftsmanship with hand-carved furniture and intricate brass lanterns. Each features a private plunge pool. Additional amenities include a large furnished terrace, spacious living room, flat screen TV, mini bar, en suite bathroom with freestanding tub and Wi-Fi.

Dining options range from a casual beachfront restaurant to elegant meals in the Sultan’s Room and feature local seafood and international flavors. The resort’s sustainability initiatives include the use of upcycled, locally sourced materials and energy-efficient practices. Guests may also participate in coral replanting projects on nearby reefs.