Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas and Spa

White Sand has 11 luxury villas, each on their own private spot of land with lush gardens and ocean views, and are designed to blend in effortlessly with their natural surroundings. There are 5×1 bedroom villas, which open right up onto the beachfront, 5×2 bedroom villas and the Presidential 5 bedroom villa. These beautiful beach accommodations boast deluxe en suite bedrooms, sun-soaked rooftop terraces, dining lounges, expansive sun decks and private swimming pools. The 2 bedroom villas come with additional tea and coffee facilities, and the Presidential Villa has its own fully equipped kitchen, while butler service comes included with all villas.

The Cinnamon rooms flawlessly combine high standards and affordability. These 3 double rooms are situated in the same building with garden views and only a short walk to the beach. Each room comes with an en suite bathroom, private garden area, a spacious terrace with a hot tub, walk-in wardrobe, tea and coffee facilities, and mini fridge.

White Sand prides themselves on their range of Swahili inspired dishes, using locally sourced and home-grown produce from their own garden. Breakfasts include a range of fresh fruits, cereals, pastries, and hot dishes. Lighter dishes and snacks are served for lunches, while dinners serve three course meals a la carte with three choices per course. The main restaurant, Doors to Zanzibar, is open for breakfasts, lunches and dinner but guests can pop down to the Beach restaurant for bit of lunch by the sea. There are 3 bars – the Beach bar, Lounge bar, and Sunset bar – at White Sand, meaning there’s a spot for drinks whatever the mood.

Zanzibar is an archipelago of islands with white sand beaches and azure seas, the perfect place to dive in to some aqua activities! You could spend a day island hopping, swimming and snorkelling, and spotting local wildlife. Paje is a world renowned kitesurfing spot and White Sand’s dedicated water-sports centre will be there to show you how it’s done. If you’re looking for a little more relaxed excursion on the waves, you can board a local dhow from the hotel’s own beach, go exploring, diving or fishing.

Zanzibar has a wonderfully rich cultural heritage and history, influenced by East African, Indian and Islamic cultures. Discover the island’s historic heart in a cultural tour of the UNESCO Heritage site of Stone Town or learn how Zanzibar earned its name the ‘Spice Island’ in a visit a spice farm. There you can learn more about the plants growing, how they’re cultivated and used, and the role of spice growing in Zanzibar’s history.

Embrace White Sand’s holistic approach to wellbeing and treat yourself to one of their nature-inspired treatments. Whether you fancy a massage, mani-pedi, a hot soak, acupuncture, or facial, you’ll be left feeling revived and relaxed. The resort is also equipped so you can take care of your physical wellbeing as well, with an outdoor fitness centre, swimming pool and bicycles to rent.

Waste management has proven difficult in Zanzibar as there is a little infrastructure to enable businesses to recycle. Therefore, Zanzibar White Sands has partnered with Zanrec to dispose of and recycle waste in an environmentally friendly way. They are also mindful of reducing their plastic use. Drinking water is filtered through a desalination plant to minimise plastic needed for water and have banned plastic straws and single-use plastic packaging.

Zanzibar White Sands are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, a programme that allows travellers to make a positive impact to the communities they visit, especially to local schools. If guests have a bit of extra room in their luggage they can bring things like stationary, book bags, English and French dictionaries, first aid supplies, children’s toys or reading books.

Zanzibar White Sand has employed a number of eco-friendly initiatives to reduce their impact on the environment and preserve the area’s natural beauty. They have invested in sustainable power alternatives such as photovoltaic panels, solar water heaters and wind turbines. With their own extensive gardens they grow their own organic fruits, vegetables and herbs, reducing plastic use in packaging and pollution in transport. They also participate in regular beach clean-ups; gardeners check and clean the resort’s beach every morning and their staff clean the neighbouring village’s beach every month.