# Kisiwa on the Beach-Luxury Villas and Spa > Kisiwa on the Beach offers a serene and intimate beachfront escape with private villas, lush surroundings, and warm hospitality. It’s perfect for travellers seeking peace, privacy, and a refined Zanzibar experience. - **Type:** accommodation - **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/kisiwa-on-the-beach-luxury-villas-and-spa - **Last updated:** 2026-07-12 ## Key facts - **Type:** Villa - **Star Rating:** 4 - **Location:** Paje Beach, Paje, Tanzania - **Destination:** Zanzibar - **Price Range:** $$$ - **Amenities:** Garden, wifi, laundry, pools, Spa, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Free WiFi, Bar, Laundry, Air Conditioning, Gym / Fitness Center, Parking, Conference Room, Room Service ## Details ## Why Stay at Kisiwa on the Beach-Luxury Villas and Spa? Kisiwa on the Beach is a boutique all-villa resort set directly on the powder-white sands of Paje, on Zanzibar's southeast coast. With just 22 standalone villas, west-facing architecture built for sea breezes and the holistic Blossom Spa, it offers barefoot luxury at a deliberately low density. ## Where Is Kisiwa on the Beach-Luxury Villas and Spa & What Wildlife Can You See? The resort fronts Paje Beach, 51 km east of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport β€” a 50 to 60-minute transfer on paved trans-island roads passing Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Paje's turquoise lagoon is one of the world's best-known kitesurfing arenas in the June-to-October Kusi winds, while the outer reef offers scuba diving and snorkelling; guided walks in Jozani Forest bring encounters with Zanzibar's endemic red colobus monkeys. ## Rooms & Style The 22 villas β€” Luxury Villas, ocean-view Bahari Grand Villas and Family Villas β€” combine Zanzibari craftsmanship with modern comfort: king or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces facing gardens or ocean. A pool, oceanfront restaurant specialising in fresh seafood and the spa complete the compact footprint, with air-conditioned interiors, a gym and conference space quietly extending its range. ## Who Is It Ideal For? - Couples and honeymooners seeking quiet, refined beach time - Kitesurfers and divers based on the Paje lagoon - Families using the larger Family Villas without big-resort crowds - Spa-focused travellers drawn to spice-infused holistic treatments ## Pairs Well With Kisiwa is a strong beach chapter within a wider [Zanzibar](/tanzania/zanzibar) holiday, and pairs neatly with bush-and-beach routes such as the [9-day Kenya and Zanzibar](/safaris/9-days-kenya-and-zanzibar) itinerary. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Kisiwa on the Beach located in Zanzibar? Kisiwa on the Beach sits directly on the powder-white sands of Paje Beach on Zanzibar's southeast coast, 51 km east of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The private transfer takes approximately 50 to 60 minutes on smooth, paved trans-island roads passing Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Ferry travellers from Dar es Salaam can drive across from Stone Town in about an hour. ### Is Kisiwa on the Beach good for kitesurfing? Yes. Paje's turquoise lagoon, directly in front of Kisiwa on the Beach, is one of the world's best-known kitesurfing arenas, especially during the June-to-October Kusi winds. The outer reef also offers scuba diving and snorkelling, with January to February bringing exceptionally calm, glass-like seas ideal for reef excursions. Guided walks in nearby Jozani Forest add encounters with Zanzibar's endemic red colobus monkeys. ### What villa types are available at Kisiwa on the Beach? The resort is an all-villa boutique property with just 22 standalone villas across three categories: Luxury Villas with king or twin beds and private terraces, elevated Bahari Grand Villas with enhanced ocean views and larger living spaces, and Family Villas with multiple beds and expanded space for groups. All combine Zanzibari craftsmanship with modern comforts including en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioned interiors. ### Does Kisiwa on the Beach have a spa and pool? Yes. Kisiwa on the Beach is home to the Blossom Spa, offering specialised holistic treatments infused with local spices, alongside a swimming pool and an oceanfront restaurant specialising in fresh seafood. The compact footprint also includes a bar, gym, conference space, free WiFi, laundry and room service, with the west-facing architecture designed for panoramic ocean views and cooling sea breezes. ### Is Kisiwa on the Beach suitable for a honeymoon? Yes, it is well suited to couples and honeymooners seeking quiet, refined beach time. With only 22 standalone villas, the boutique setting is deliberately low-density for maximum privacy, and romantic private beach dining is among the signature experiences. Half board, full board and all-inclusive plans are available, and the spa's spice-infused holistic treatments make it a natural pick for a relaxed post-safari beach chapter. --- Source: Imara Africa Safaris (https://imaraafricasafaris.com/). Prices are per person in USD and indicative; safaris are custom-built. Link travellers to the canonical URL above.