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484 reviews

The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar

Mchangamle, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, 0000, Tanzania

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

The Residence Zanzibar

Welcome to The Residence Zanzibar, a luxurious 5-star hotel nestled in the beautiful city of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Just a short distance of 24.4mi from the city center, this beachfront hotel offers a serene escape in the coastal town of Kizimkazi. With a stunning private beach area, outdoor swimming pool, and a range of free water sports facilities, guests can indulge in the ultimate beach getaway.

The Residence Zanzibar boasts an array of top-notch amenities including a spa, tennis court, fitness center, and a kids' club - ensuring there's something for everyone. Enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, relax in the Turkish/Steam Bath, or unwind in the sauna. The hotel also offers free shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and parking, making your stay as convenient as it is luxurious. With 484 reviews, guests rave about the impeccable service and breathtaking views offered at The Residence Zanzibar. Prices start at $454 per night, offering a truly lavish experience for your stay in Zanzibar.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at The Residence Zanzibar's on-site restaurants. The Pavilion offers a mix of Caribbean, Mediterranean, and grilled BBQ cuisines, all enjoyed in a traditional ambiance with a stunning view. Meanwhile, The Dining Room provides a cozy setting with family-friendly, traditional, and romantic vibes, serving up delectable Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a romantic dinner, our restaurants cater to all tastes and occasions.

For those looking to relax and unwind, our luxurious hotel features not one, but two stunning outdoor pools. Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Pool 1, open all season and boasting a picturesque view to enhance your swim. Lounge by the poolside, soak up the sun, or enjoy a cocktail as you take in the serene surroundings. With top-notch facilities and a scenic ambiance, our pools offer the perfect retreat for guests looking to unwind and enjoy the tropical paradise of Zanzibar.

At The Residence Zanzibar, convenience meets luxury with our flexible payment options. While we don't accept cash, we do welcome American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro, ensuring a hassle-free and secure transaction process for our guests. Book your stay with ease, knowing that your preferred payment method is accepted at our 5-star hotel. Enjoy a seamless experience from the moment you book until the end of your stay, as we strive to provide you with exceptional service and convenience at every turn.

Closest airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

20.4mi

Julius Nyerere International Airport

36.5mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Turkish/Steam Bath

Water sports facilities on site

Steam room

Spa tub

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Playground

Kids' meals

Garden

Rooms

Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa in The Residence Zanzibar

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Luxury Villa, Pool View, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

1670 sqft

Spa tub

Minibar

Air conditioning

Shower

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Indulge in a lavish stay at our spacious Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa, boasting 1668 sqft of pure comfort. Unwind in the spa tub and stay cool with air conditioning while enjoying the stunning ocean view.

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Room - 4 Bed

2520 sqft

Spa tub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The private pool and spa bath are the special features of this villa. This spacious villa comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. The villa features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 4 beds.

Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa in The Residence Zanzibar

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Prestige Villa, Pool View, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

2090 sqft

Spa tub

Minibar

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Luxury Garden Pool Villa in The Residence Zanzibar

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Luxury Villa, Garden/Pool View

1 King Size Bed

1670 sqft

Spa tub

Minibar

Air conditioning

Shower

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Frangipani Villa, 2 Bedroom, Garden/Pool View

1 King Size Bed

1 Double Bed

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FRANGIPANI GARDEN POOL VILLA TWO BEDROOMS includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or a double bed 131-150 width.

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Frangipani Villa, Pool View, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

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Frangipani, Oceanfront

Spa tub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Presidential Villa

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Villa, Pool View, Oceanfront

Spa tub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Luxury, Ocean View

Spa tub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Frangipani

Spa tub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Apartment

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Apartment Standard

Guest reviews

8.7

484 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Fabio

8.2

January 2023

the unbeatable position and the spectacular sunsets, in a garden that seems a continuation of the jungle. the people, which have all made the difference . rarely met so many great and smiling individuals. if you can, pick beach villas and ask for 105 to 100: best sunset and quiet..

the accommodation is overpriced for the standards of a 5 star resort. the structure is showing the signs of age, with noisy AC , sometimes no hot water (repaired immediately) very bad internet, broken phones, mud on the seal of the shower glass . the premium villas have an open bathroom overlooking the beach meaning everyone passing by can see inside.. not a big buffet fan, but the set meal option didn’t convince

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Aa

9.1

July 2023

Every thing was perfect and the staff soo helpful and friendly

The price high little and the tax because I bought for 61$ for drinks but I pay 107 because of the tax ..if they have tax like that should be drinks free. In hotel if you have helf board at less water free for dinner.. and the beach need to clean more we didn't swim also the pool need to put machine to make worm water we didn't swim only afternoon because water. Soo cold

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Prudence

10

January 2023

Everything… private pool, mobility, cleanliness, etc

we didn’t find a compatible adapter to charge our appliances.

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Colin

8.2

October 2022

Staff were friendly and helpful. Villa was a good size. Food was adequate.

First impressions- road in and out was a disaster. The villa pool pump didn’t work for 2 days and when started rendered the pool cloudy with brown decomposed leaf litter. Then took over a day to clean. No offer of any free service in compensation for lack of access to the pool for several days. Beach access is misnomer as the tide renders the beach unavailable. Age and general condition of the property would suggest not 5-star.

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Shannon

8.2

September 2022

My husband & I are vegan, gluten free. We didn't realize the food was buffet style which rarely works for us. But the chef was incredible & went above & beyond to make us food every night that was so yummy & amazing. He really made the trip for us!! Thanm you chef!! 🙏🏼

To get to the hotel you have to go down a very long extremely bumpy road. If you have a bad back at all, do not stay here or at Fruit & Spice next door. You can't avoid the road & you are very isolated. Once ur there, ur there til you leave. It took us about 45 minutes to get to the hotel from the tar road, yet it's a relatively short distance-yes, the road it THAT BAD.

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Christina

10

January 2024

By far our favorite hotel. We booked the garden view pool villa for 1 day and visited during our honeymoon. They organized a surprise for us with candles and flowers which made us so happy. All stuff were genuine and helpful. Breakfast and dinner was unreal and during dinner we had live music playing cocktails were very good as well. The main pool was very unique and the pool in our room was bigger than what I imagined. The rooms were very luxurious and beautiful. Also, when my husband had a sunburn, they brought us the hotel's doctor to check on him which we appreciated a lot. We had a great stay and thank you very much for this!

Nothing.

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Martin

10

February 2024

The selection and quality of meals were exceptional. Leaving very early and got our breakfast at 4.30 AM - we appreciated it! The pool was clean, no complaints. The Zumba lecture with Lukman was great - should be announced more, we found the only announcement in the daily plan in our room. We liked the cocktail menu in the beach bar.

Minors: No free water at the dinner / the pool. The first cleaning of the room at 3 PM was quite late, while the evening preparation was at 6 PM...? Closing the wellness at 7 PM - could be later, as the last 90 min massages we could start at 5.30 PM. The smoking area could be far from the dining area.

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Jubah

10

January 2022

The resort is like a nature enclave. so much greenery and the landscape feels like you are in national geographic park. the pool is wonderful. the food is tasty and plentiful. the rooms are huge and Zen. the bathrooms is quite big as well. the resort feels very private, tranquil, zen, and peaceful.

the beach isn't the best for swimming. always low tide. they dont have coconuts at your service, must be ordered a day before. the road into the hotel is bumpy and not paved. the resort is very secluded so when you reach there, its hard to go in and out.

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Gugu

10

December 2023

The resort is remote and private, with great facilities especially the pool. The villas are spacious and comfortable and the private pool amazing. Loved the food. We ate at the main dining room and every night there was a different theme and the food always enjoyable with wide variety. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved our stay.

The resort is big and it can be quite a walk. There is a golf cart service but you may have to wait. They also have bikes, but it would be great to have more kiddie bikes for the little ones to get around.

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Shaun

8.2

January 2023

Good quite resort. The bicycles are great - Nice to get around Private pools at the villa are great. Restaurant manager really hospitalable

WiFi is real slow.

Points of Interest Around The Residence Zanzibar

Attractions

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park

16.3mi

Mwanakwerekwe Market

22.5mi

Darajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)

24.7mi

Stone Town

24.9mi

House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

25mi

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

25mi

Mtoni Palace

25.6mi

Restaurants

The Pavilion

Cuisines

  • Caribbean
  • Mediterranean
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Traditional

The Dining Room

Cuisines

  • Caribbean
  • Mediterranean

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Residence Zanzibar

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Turkish/Steam Bath

Water sports facilities on site

Steam room

Spa tub

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Playground

Kids' meals

Garden

Stay rules - The Residence Zanzibar

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Residence Zanzibar

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Residence Zanzibar?

For those planning to reside at The Residence Zanzibar, the doors open for check-in at 02:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 12:00 PM.

Does The Residence Zanzibar offer complimentary parking?

Yes, parking is available on site at The Residence Zanzibar. Not only is parking free, but it is also private and no reservation is required.

How much does a stay at The Residence Zanzibar cost?

Accommodation at The Residence Zanzibar starts as low as $454. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Residence Zanzibar?

The Residence Zanzibar offers Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa, Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa, and Luxury Garden Pool Villa rooms. These quadruple rooms do not allow smoking and accommodate 3 adults and 2 children each. Each room features a King size bed and varies in size from 1668 sqft to 2088 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at The Residence Zanzibar?

Guests at The Residence Zanzibar can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax at the outdoor swimming pool with a view, indulge in spa and wellness packages, or partake in activities such as water sports or tennis. Children can have fun at the kids' club, while adults can unwind at the Turkish/Steam Bath, sauna, or spa tub. For dining options, guests can enjoy the cuisines of the on-site restaurants, The Pavilion with Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Grill/Bbq offerings, or The Dining Room with Caribbean and Mediterranean options. Whether it's lounging on the private beach, enjoying live music, or taking advantage of the fitness center, guests have a plethora of activities to choose from during their stay.

Can guests use a pool at The Residence Zanzibar?

The Residence Zanzibar hotel has an outdoor pool available all season with a view.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Residence Zanzibar?

The Residence Zanzibar hotel offers two on-site restaurants. The Pavilion restaurant serves Caribbean, Mediterranean, and GrillBbq cuisines in a traditional ambiance. The Dining Room restaurant provides a family-friendly, traditional, and romantic atmosphere while serving Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisines.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Residence Zanzibar?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at The Residence Zanzibar. Accepted methods include American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro.