Part of the Relais & Chateau collection, Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas and Spa is a high standard boutique hotel located on the pristine sandy beaches of the east coast in the Paje region. The resort is spread over four hectares but only has 11 luxury villas, each with their own private swimming pool, and three standard rooms, so it will never feel busy here. Resort amenities include two restaurants serving a very high quality of cuisine, a rooftop champagne bar, a beach bar, and a comfortable lounge. There is also a kitesurfing and water sports centre and of course the incredible spa with an extensive treatment menu.

The entry level ‘cinnamon’ room, with a garden view, feature a pretty standard set of amenities including air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi, and satellite TV but also have a private garden with a hot tub which is a fantastic place to relax. The villas are all very high standard and come as one, two and five-bedroom options, each with their own butler and private swimming pool. The one-bedroom villas have a panoramic rooftop terrace, the two-bedroom villas have sea view balconies, and the five-bedroom presidential villa has a panoramic rooftop terrace as well as a private jacuzzi and home cinema.