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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Residence Zanzibar

Set on its own stretch of white sand beach, The Residence Zanzibar is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City. The property boasts a garden and offers free WiFi to its guests. Adults can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Jetty Lounge Bar. Each villa at the property comes with views of the gardens and the pool while some have ocean views. The units also feature air conditioning and each has its own private pool and flat screen TV with satellite channels. You will also find a minibar and coffee maker in each The Residence Zanzibar villa. The units also have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy an American breakfast served daily at the property. There are also two restaurants on site as well as butler service on request. The accommodation also boasts a glass walled swimming pool spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. Area activities include snorkeling, visits to the Jozani Forest Reserve and dolphin safaris. The village of Kizimkazi is only 20 minutes away by car. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is set 57 km from The Residence Zanzibar. The property offers airport shuttle service upon request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Constança
    Portugal Portugal
    What was there not to like? Everything was perfect. We went on our honeymoon and had an amazing time. Our room was very big but confy at the same time. The pool has the right size and the sunbeds are to die for. A lot of natural shades were a...
  • Veronica
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful villas, super private and spotless. Lovely staff and they thought of everything we needed before we did. Tip trip
  • Fatmah
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The rooms and their customers service is exceptional
  • Nchito
    Zambia Zambia
    the meals were ok, but the variety can be better, expected more fish
  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing accommodation. Great facilities but the food is the hero. Unbelievable.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Relaxed and very chilled out Well laid out and bikes a great way to get around Lovely main pool
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The villa was stunning and the staff so happy and friendly
  • K
    Kevin
    Spain Spain
    Dinner was poolside with excellent live music every night.
  • Martin
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    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...
  • Nadya
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Gracious complements on the hospitality. Our stay was perfect. The food was very delicuois and the staffs were very kind with us. Thank you for all.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Pavilion
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Mediterranean • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • The Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Mediterranean
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of The Residence Zanzibar
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Beachfront
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Private pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hair cut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Make up services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hammam
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Hindi
    • Swahili

    House rules
    The Residence Zanzibar takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. That's about £197. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    3 - 7 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    8 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$149 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$249 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Residence Zanzibar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The Residence Zanzibar

    • Check-in at The Residence Zanzibar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Guests staying at The Residence Zanzibar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Halal
      • American
      • Buffet

    • The prices at The Residence Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Residence Zanzibar has 2 restaurants:

      • The Pavilion
      • The Dining Room

    • Room options at The Residence Zanzibar include:

      • Quadruple
      • Villa
      • Bungalow

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Residence Zanzibar on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Residence Zanzibar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Hammam
      • Cycling
      • Children's playground
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Snorkelling
      • Table tennis
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Kids' club
      • Beachfront
      • Swimming Pool
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Fitness/spa locker rooms
      • Tennis equipment
      • Cooking class
      • Beauty Services
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Facial treatments
      • Walking tours
      • Waxing services
      • Live music/performance
      • Make up services
      • Happy hour
      • Hair treatments
      • Beach
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Hair cut
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Spa facilities
      • Steam room
      • Private beach area
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Fitness
      • Yoga classes

    • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from The Residence Zanzibar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Residence Zanzibar is 2.9 miles from the centre of Kizimkazi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Residence Zanzibar is popular with guests booking family stays.