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THE RESORT
Sunlit villa with infinity pool above the turquoise ocean, Zanzibar

Private Ocean Sanctuary · Zanzibar

THE RESORT

3 Private Villas  ·  100% Oceanfront  ·  Direct Booking Exclusive

Dark ocean against coral cliff

I — The Sanctuary

Crystal Ocean.
Barefoot Light.

Wake to sunlight on white linen and a lagoon so clear it glows. Three open-air villas on Zanzibar's coral cliffs — no lobby, no crowds, just warm breeze, a private plunge pool and a butler who knows your morning coffee.

Coral

Cliff-edge seclusion

24/7

Bespoke butler

3

Plunge pools

II — Private Villas

Three ways to live in the light.

Ocean Cliff Pavilion

Villa 01

Ocean Cliff Pavilion

$950 / night

  • Private Infinity Pool
  • Sunset Deck
  • Panoramic ocean view
  • 180 m² · up to 2 guests
Royal Coral Sanctuary

Villa 02

Royal Coral Sanctuary

$1,650 / night

  • Direct Ocean Access
  • Private Chef Kitchen
  • Lagoon ocean view
  • 320 m² · up to 4 guests
The Palm Residence

Villa 03

The Palm Residence

$2,800 / night

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Private Wellness Pavilion
  • Garden & ocean view
  • 540 m² · up to 6 guests

III — Culinary Architecture

Maji Signature Dining.

Fresh Indian Ocean catches, indigenous spices, and open-air beachfront tables. Pure barefoot gastronomy where water meets the plate.

Open-air beachfront dining pavilion set with linen tables above the turquoise lagoon

01

Sunrise Lagoon Buffet

Artisanal tropical morning spread. Freshly cut island fruits, baked patisserie, coconut granolas, and custom egg counter served beside the morning tide.

Hours

07:00 – 11:00

02

Daylight À La Carte

Chilled crudo, grilled lobster skewers, fresh zesty salads, and crisp chilled wines for relaxed midday dining by the infinity pool.

Hours

12:30 – 16:00

03

In-House Evening Tasting

An intimate candlelit oceanfront experience. 5-course chef’s tasting menu celebrating Swahili spices, yellowfin tuna, and artisanal dessert pairings.

Hours

19:00 – 23:00

IV — Sanctuary Architecture

The welcome. The breeze.

Two open-air spaces hold the shape of a day at The Resort — the moment you arrive, and the moment the tide turns.

Open-air oceanfront arrival lounge pavilion with linen drapes above the turquoise cliff

01 / Arrival

Karibu Arrival Lounge.

Open-air oceanfront welcome • Seamless in-villa check-in

Arrival at The Resort is an unhurried ritual. No reception desks or paperwork — step directly into a shaded open-air pavilion overlooking the turquoise cliff. Chilled lemongrass towels, cold-pressed welcome infusions, and an oceanfront library curated for quiet afternoons.

02 / Sunset

Upepo Ocean Bar.

Daylight smoothies, cold-pressed elixirs & sunset mixology

Named after the gentle Indian Ocean breeze. An open pavilion perched beside the infinity edge.

Daytime Highlights

Young coconut water, cold-pressed passionfruit & ginger smoothies, fresh tropical fruit tonics served directly to your ocean lounger.

Sunset & Twilight Ritual

Handcrafted botanical cocktails infused with Zanzibari clove, wild vanilla & lemongrass, crisp island gins, and chilled champagne as the tide comes in.

Open-air ocean bar pavilion beside the infinity edge at golden hour

V — Sanctuary of Restoration

Afya Ocean Temple.

Open-air ocean sanctuary perched on the Kiwengwa coral cliff. Restorative healing rituals guided by the rhythm of the tides.

A sacred space carved into the cliffside, where time slows to the cadence of incoming waves. Therapies honor ancient Swahili botanical wisdom—blending cold-pressed island coconut oil, hand-harvested Matemwe sea salt, wild lemongrass, and sun-dried organic clove.

Open-air timber spa pavilion with white linen above the turquoise ocean

Ritual I

Cliffside Sound & Deep Bodywork

Full-body restorative massage in an open-air timber pavilion suspended over the turquoise reef.

Ritual II

Sunrise Lagoon Yoga & Breathwork

Dawn alignment on the private timber jetty as the morning tide returns.

Ritual III

Botanical Spice & Salt Immersion

Handcrafted island scrubs followed by a private sunken floral bath infused with ocean minerals.

The Grounds

Cliff, garden & lagoon.

An orientation of The Resort — from the spice-grove drive to the cliff-edge temple above the Indian Ocean.

Illustrated map of The Resort on the Kiwengwa coral cliffIndian Ocean
  1. 1Karibu Arrival LoungeOpen-air welcome pavilion
  2. 2Maji Signature DiningBeachfront dining pavilion
  3. 3Ocean Cliff PavilionVilla 01 · private pool
  4. 4Royal Coral SanctuaryVilla 02 · ocean access
  5. 5The Palm ResidenceVilla 03 · garden & ocean
  6. 6Upepo Ocean BarBeside the infinity edge
  7. 7Infinity PoolCliff-edge lap of light
  8. 8Afya Ocean TempleCliffside spa pavilion
  9. 9Sunrise JettyDawn yoga & breathwork
  10. 10Spice GardensClove, lemongrass, vanilla

VI — Curated Experiences

Moments shaped
by the tide.

Each experience is arranged privately, for you alone — never shared, never scheduled around others.

Private Dhow Sail
01

Private Dhow Sail

Glide over glowing turquoise shallows on a handcrafted dhow, chilled champagne in hand.

Sandbank Dining
02

Sandbank Dining

Lunch under the sun on a ribbon of white sand that appears only at low tide.

Cliffside Ocean Spa
03

Cliffside Ocean Spa

Warm hands, sea breeze, and the turquoise lagoon below your massage table.

VII — Direct Booking Advantage

Book direct. Arrive privileged.

0%

Booking fees

The rate you see is the rate you pay — no intermediaries.

Complimentary

Airport transfer

Private chauffeur from Abeid Amani Karume Airport.

Guaranteed

Late checkout

Linger until 4pm. The ocean is in no hurry.

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