Opened in 2014, Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is one of the newest and chicest of its kind on the island. Featuring superb architectural details that blend contemporary and rustic elements, the resort is set on a huge white-sand beach particularly famed for kite-surfing. The 15 units are elegantly minimalistic and breezy, and villas have private pools and extras like espresso machines -- some are right on the beach. There's little within walking distance, which means guests have to rely on the resort's one restaurant or have their own rental car. Given its intimate location and excellent spa, there's a romantic vibe here and families might want to consider the more kid-friendly Breezes Beach Club & Spa, which has similar rates but less wow-factor.
Opened in 2014, Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is one of the newest and chicest of its kind on the island. Featuring superb architectural details that blend contemporary and rustic elements, the resort is set on a huge white-sand beach particularly famed for kite-surfing. The 15 units are elegantly minimalistic and breezy, and villas have private pools and extras like espresso machines -- some are right on the beach. There's little within walking distance, which means guests have to rely on the resort's one restaurant or have their own rental car. Given its intimate location and excellent spa, there's a romantic vibe here and families might want to consider the more kid-friendly Breezes Beach Club & Spa, which has similar rates but less wow-factor.
The secluded three-and-a-half-pearl Next Paradise Boutique Resort offers only 16 simple rooms plus a restaurant and breathtaking beach. However, it manages to feel far more refined. The hotel's low-key profile combined with thoughtful details like beachside candlelight dinners, free decadent breakfast, and free bicycles makes this boutique property special -- and explains why honeymooners flock here. Rooms are outfitted with handsome carved wood furniture plus flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, and everything from tennis to diving classes to pools are on-site. Unfortunately, super-low tides make it impossible to swim in the sea for much of the day. Those hoping to splash in the ocean more regularly should check out the hotels in Zanzibar's north, like the similarly priced DoubleTree Resort by Hilton.
The secluded three-and-a-half-pearl Next Paradise Boutique Resort offers only 16 simple rooms plus a restaurant and breathtaking beach. However, it manages to feel far more refined. The hotel's low-key profile combined with thoughtful details like beachside candlelight dinners, free decadent breakfast, and free bicycles makes this boutique property special -- and explains why honeymooners flock here. Rooms are outfitted with handsome carved wood furniture plus flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, and everything from tennis to diving classes to pools are on-site. Unfortunately, super-low tides make it impossible to swim in the sea for much of the day. Those hoping to splash in the ocean more regularly should check out the hotels in Zanzibar's north, like the similarly priced DoubleTree Resort by Hilton.