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
Simply awesome. Kisiwa house is nicely situated and the location is perfect for access.The room is amazing, Infact the whole ambience of Kisiwa is great with the attention to detail up to the turn down service in the evening.To top it up, the staff are extremely helpful kind and polite.As we were leaving early they even offered to make us up a breakfast to go box!Amazing service!
Damianakeju, February 2026
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Kisiwa House
Excellent and authentic hotel in the middle of Stonetown. High standard rooms with authentic and beautiful decor. Exceptionally attentive staff, and high quality breakfast.Close to all the attractions in Stonetown and only 3 minutes from the beach.Really couldn’t ask for more.
Mark T, February 2026
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Kisiwa on the beach
Amazing hotel. Our stay at Hotel Kisiwa was absolutely outstanding and truly unforgettable. The hotel is incredibly beautiful, blending perfectly with its natural surroundings and creating a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. The staff were amazing—warm, attentive, and always ready to help with a genuine smile. Special thanks for our waiter Khalfan for introducing us on Zanzibar traditions and for the wonderful atmosphere during the dinners.. such a dedicated and kind... Read this review
Viktorija Ž, January 2026
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Kisiwa on the Beach
A wonderful place… Every once in a while we come across a place that is truly special. Kisiwa on the Beach proved to be one of those places. After a week of a two centre wildlife safari in Kenya, we chose to treat ourselves to a week at the beach and the lure of a stay in Zanzibar resulted in booking 6 nights at Kisiwa on the Beach. From... Read this review
crustythefish, January 2026
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