Island Treasures  

On Zanzibar’s southeast coast in Bwejuu, a heartbeat from the sand. Steps from Unguja and about a 5-minute walk to Paje Beach and its kitesurfing scene, this beachfront villa and guesthouse puts you close to the action while staying right by the water.

Rooms range from individually decorated deluxe rooms to budget dormitory beds. Expect terrace and garden views, mosquito-net draped beds, air conditioning or ceiling fans, and private bathrooms with hot/cold showers and complimentary toiletries. The property has homely gardens, a terrace gallery and a bonfire spot for starry-night hangs. Daily housekeeping, towels and bed linen are included.

Dive into an outdoor swimming pool and sip poolside at Bar del Mar, which serves drinks late into the night. There’s an on-site restaurant with garden views, a BBQ area, tour and ticket assistance, laundry and dry-cleaning, and free on-site self-parking. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property, plus a 24-hour front desk to help with transfers and bookings.

Breakfast is included, and the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and bites through the day with local flavors on the menu. Room service runs during limited hours, and the bar-by-the-pool keeps the cocktails coming after sunset.