Zanzibar always seems like something out of a storybook - a magical island of white beaches and five star hotels. Well, you don’t need to believe in fairytales to enjoy that kind of fantasy. Here’s where to spa in Zanzibar…

Gold Zanzibar Beach Resort & Spa, Tanzania

A five star beach house in Zanzibar, Gold Zanzibar Beach Resort & Spa is in a breathtakingly beautiful location and is populated with elegant rooms, suites, lavish villas and has exceptional service on this tropical island. When you have spent time relaxing on the beach, pottering about on the azure water and enjoying the ambience, head to pool or the spa to use the gym, enjoy a Pilates class and take part in a collection of other wellbeing activities.

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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, Tanzania

Located in the North West of the island, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa looks out across tropical gardens towards the sea. Under makuti roofs and glowing Arabic towers, this luxurious hotel on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, it is all cream and gold inside complimented by antique furniture. Meanwhile, The Shwari Spa is the space for restoration and recuperation. With five treatment rooms, including a couples massage room, sauna and steam room that reflects the ancient history of the island.

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Diamonds La Gemma Dell’Est, Tanzania

On the north western tip of Zanzibar, Diamonds La Gemma Dell’Est is as precious as the name suggests. The tropical surroundings make for a luxurious escape in spacious surroundings and with a private beach with azure waters lapping at the shore, it is all about relaxation in the sunshine. Watersports are available on the crystal clear sea and the Mvua African Rain Spa is all focused around the life giving power of the rain.

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Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa, Tanzania

Diving in the coral reefs, exploring the waters by catamaran or simply relaxing on the beach or by one of the pools in the sunshine, Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise right on the beach in Zanzibar. Amongst exotic gardens, where turquoise water laps the shore you can dine by the Indian Ocean, relax in the grounds and retire to The Hideaway Spa for treatments using a luxury African spa brand which harnesses the restorative powers of pure actives from our oceans, plants and minerals.

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Bluebay Beach Resort, Tanzania

Harnessing traditional Swahili charm, Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the beach surrounded by tropical gardens and over 1000 palm trees. Large rooms and suites are scattered around the hotel grounds and each is decorated in Zanzibari style with hand-carved furniture, while the Oasis Spa offers treatments right on the beach.

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