On Paje Beach on Zanzibar’s east coast, this family-owned resort spreads through tropical gardens beside the Indian Ocean. Its private villas favour generous indoor-outdoor living, with separate sleeping and lounge pavilions, terraces and pools; additional rooms broaden the choice without altering the low-rise scale. Dining draws on garden produce and island flavours, from relaxed beachfront meals to the more considered menu at Doors to Zanzibar. A holistic spa, kitesurfing centre and water activities sit among shaded paths and dense planting, with the villas spaced well apart across the grounds.