Sbh Cristal Paje – Stay in Paje, Zanzibar

Cristal Resort Zanzibar has a private beach area with direct beachfront access and a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and panoramic views. The hotel provides sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas on the beach, as well as a hot tub and open-air bath for guests. A large sun terrace and a garden with picnic areas and outdoor furniture complete the outdoor facilities.

Guest rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with safety deposit boxes, private bathrooms, and balconies with sea views in select unit types. Spacious terraces with scenic views are available in some room categories, and daily housekeeping keeps the accommodation tidy. The hotel offers family rooms, a designated smoking area, and a shared lounge with a TV area.

The hotel operates two restaurants: The Hall (serving African and American cuisine) and The Wasabi (offering Japanese, seafood, and sushi dishes). A continental breakfast is complimentary each morning, and guests can also use the pool bar, snack bar, and coffee house on site. Room service and packed lunches are available, and the hotel provides bar service with wine, champagne, and kids' meals.

Water sport facilities on site include windsurfing, and guests can join live sport events, game drives, happy hour, and walking tours organised by the hotel. A concierge service, tour desk, and private check-in/check-out are offered, along with luggage storage and 24-hour security with CCTV coverage. The airport shuttle service (paid) provides drop-off and pick-up from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 50 km away.

Board games and puzzles are available for children, and the hotel provides kids' meals and a family-friendly atmosphere with a private beach area. Wellness options include an on-site spa facility with a hot tub, public bath, and wellness services. The hotel also offers dry cleaning, ironing, laundry, and trouser press for guest convenience.

Location: Private beach area on Paje Beach, 500 m from village

Dining: African & American cuisine at The Hall, Japanese & seafood at The Wasabi

Wellness: Hot tub, open-air bath, public bath & spa facility

Activities: Windsurfing, game drives, walking tours, happy hour

Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with balconies & sea views, spacious terraces

Family: Kids' meals, board games, family rooms, private beach