A Uniquely Zanzibari Luxury Beachfront Retreat
Discover Kisiwa on the Beach, an idyllic beachfront escape on Zanzibar’s Southeast Coast. With 22 beautifully crafted villas set among lush tropical gardens and pristine white sands, this retreat offers a luxurious barefoot experience that blends elegance and tranquility.
Villas
Handmade Zanzibari wooden furniture and lush fabrics reflect the tranquil colours of the ocean within our villas, seamlessly blending in with the island vistas outside your window. Be immersed in kisiwa living with villas boasting private balconies, spacious bathtubs and scenic views of the iconic coastline.
Activities
Near the charming village of Paje and only a 45-minute drive from the Zanzibar airport, our prime location delights the most discerning traveller. On-site dining, spa, pool and conference facilities cater to every whim, while our wonderful staff is on-hand to share locally-loved island activity recommendations.
Experience the allure of Zanzibar from the privacy of our beachfront all-villa retreat, infused with generations of Zanzibari hospitality.
The lull of ocean waves lapping the shore a stone’s throw from your villa is complemented by serene birdsong from nearby treetops.
Revel in the tropical sunshine as you unwind poolside, with our incredible staff on hand to recommend delectable sundowners or reveal nearby hidden gems.
Reviews
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Kisiwa House
Wonderful Hotel From the moment we walked in, the staff was wonderful and friendly. The history of this 170 year old hotel is amazing. The updated bathroom mixes well with the historic rooms. The restaurant on the rooftop is delightful and the food choices were excellent.
Erik B, February 2025
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Kisiwa House
Absolute recommendation for Stone Town We had a fantastic stay at Kisiwa House! From the exceptionally warm arrival to the check-out, the team showed an incredibly friendly and attentive side. The house itself is tastefully decorated, you can feel the genuine and authentic charm of Zanzibar architecture in every room. Cleanliness is very important throughout the hotel. The location was also absolutely convincing. You walk a few minutes to... Read this review
Daniel K, February 2025
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Kisiwa on the beach
Second time back… gets better every year! What a beautiful place! All villas spread out in the landscaped grounds. Direct access to the beach and big pool. Has a boutique feel where all staff know you personally by name.What makes this place so special? So many things but the staff are just amazing! They really care about you, will spend time chatting, attentive but not overbearing.Quiet but situated near... Read this review
Jane S, February 2025
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Kisiwa on the Beach
Small boutique hotel with children. Travel agent review:I know almost every hotel on the island and I often get questionable about which hotel is perfect. Kisiwa is perfect for me and I like to tell you why:1.) Location: directly on the beach, you always have sea views, beautiful beach section without bathing shoes, quiet (less kiter than directly in Paje) but still 10 min walk to the Paje hotspots.2.)... Read this review
Stephanie S, February 2025
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