KISIWA ON THE BEACH
2025
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Luxury hotel featuring private villas with refined restaurant, cocktail bar, spa and swimming pool, directly on Pajé beach.
Ideally situated on one of the island's most beautiful beaches at Paje, on Zanzibar's southeast coast, Kisiwa on the Beach is nestled in a lush tropical garden and bordered by a pristine white sand beach. An intimate, luxurious address made up exclusively of private villas on an immense property. The architecture and decor are inspired by Swahili architectural traditions, blending carved wood, fabrics in soothing marine colors and natural materials to create an elegant, Zen atmosphere. Its sumptuous swimming pool and quiet beach, separated from the hotel by a carpet of vegetation, are a real asset. An original botanical garden is located within the hotel grounds. A second Kisiwa address exists in a historic sultan's house in the heart of Stone Town.
The villas. The resort boasts 22 spacious, comfortable villas, all designed to offer privacy, serenity and Zanzibar charm. Each villa has a large private terrace, an elegant bathroom with bathtub and modern amenities (air conditioning, minibar, safe, wifi). All can accommodate two adults and two children, combining luxurious comfort with Swahili authenticity. The Bahari Beachfront Pool Villas are the most exclusive, located directly on the beachfront with a private pool and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. The interior architecture of these villas is exceptional, with backlit alcoves, tropical woodwork and tastefully detailed furnishings. The Bahari Grand Pool Villas and Raha Luxury Pool Villas, rocks away from the beach and the main pool, also offer spacious, light-filled rooms and a private pool. Set further back, the Raha Luxury Villas offer a cosy atmosphere and close proximity to the beach, while the Starehe Luxury Villas, nestled in the gardens, offer a calm, green environment, and some can be joined for families.
The restaurant. Bembe offers fresh, creative cuisine featuring local Zanzibar produce: freshly caught fish, fragrant spices, seasonal vegetables and tropical fruits. Served al fresco, meals are enjoyed facing the pool and ocean, in an elegant atmosphere. The plate of grilled octopus, gambas, fish and lobster is exceptional for its tenderness, freshness and flavor. The Poa Bar, located next to the restaurant, is the ideal place to enjoy a sunset cocktail or relax after a day of sightseeing. On request, the hotel also organizes private barbecues on the beach, in a romantic and magical setting.
Pool and beach. A large swimming pool lined with deckchairs and tropical vegetation invites you to relax. It's truly magnificent, set in front of a row of coconut palms and facing the beach. Many villas also have their own private pool, offering a more intimate luxury. The white-sand beach, directly accessible from the villas, stretches as far as the eye can see along the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Traditional deckchairs are set under makuti straw huts in the sand.
The spa. Designed according to the principles of Feng Shui, the Blossom Spa is a veritable bubble of well-being, offering an experience in harmony with nature. Its carefully landscaped garden inspires serenity. Holistic massages, scrubs, hot stone treatments and beauty rituals such as facials, manicures and pedicures are on offer, as are duo massages. Let yourself be enveloped by the expert hands of our therapists and experience a moment of deep, rejuvenating relaxation.
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From US$360 for a double villa with breakfast (including one child).
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Welcome to Kisiwa on the Beach! Intimate. Peaceful. Idyllic.
Located on a beautiful white sandy beach on the southeast coast of Zanzibar Island. Kisiwa on the Beach, an all-villa resort, is conveniently secluded near the charming village of Paje, just a 45-minute drive from Zanzibar airport.
Kisiwa on the Beach offers guests well-appointed private villas, specially designed to provide the best possible sea views. They are nestled amidst tropical gardens and white powder beaches. The hotel offers you the opportunity to experience barefoot luxury in all its glory.
The property is tastefully decorated with handmade wooden furniture and soft fabrics that capture the tranquil colors of the ocean, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings to create an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
Imagine long walks along the beach, past sleepy fishing villages or soaking up the sun on a lounger with an ice cold cocktail by the pool.
Kisiwa on the beach is a place of choice for the most discerning traveller
Paje is well known for its beautiful beaches, extraordinary diving and snorkeling and water sports. The warm Indian Ocean provides ideal conditions for tropical marine life along coral reefs, rocks and shipwrecks, making it a perfect place for diving and snorkeling. Extreme low tides expose small lagoons filled with starfish, sea urchins and small minnows, while high tide provides a wide open platform for surfing, kayaking and many other water sports. People from all over the world travel to this idyllic destination to kite surf.
Sheltered by a long coral reef, Zanzibar's east coast is made up of gently sloping white sandy beaches that merge into the warm Indian Ocean. Inland, rare red colobus monkeys can be seen on the trail to the coral caves of Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest, 20km from Stone Town.
Paje Beach is the perfect place to get away from the busier north and east coast of the island.
Nearby points of interest include Jambiani Beach, Jozani Forest Reserve, Kwale Island, Kizimkazi Beach and Paje Village. A walk through the village will give you a glimpse into the life of a local family.
History and owners.
The company's first venture, Kisiwa House, a luxury hotel, opened on November 1, 2010 after a major restoration of a prestigious building that has been owned by the same family for over 175 years, the property being one of the first buildings in Stone Town.
Kisiwa on the Beach shares the same unique touches as Kisiwa House, which has retained its reputation as a top class heritage hotel.
which has retained its reputation as a top class heritage hotel in Zanzibar
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