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Set on its own stretch of white sand beach, The Residence Zanzibar is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City. The property features 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 mini-bar 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 accommodations also features a glass walled swimming pool spa and wellness center and a fitness center. 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 35 mi from The Residence Zanzibar. The property offers airport shuttle service upon request.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3
This property told us they’re making large investments and efforts toward sustainability by taking steps that can have environmental and social impact. We worked with experts including Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Kizimkazi
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  • Munsif
    CanadaCanada
    Very private and private pool was good to have , staff were excellent
  • Shamirah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The property is tranquil, relaxing and aesthetically pleasing. The community infinity pool is AMAZING! Could spend hours in there. The rooms all have your own infinity pool as well which is amazing if you have an ocean front room. There is a...
  • Sarah
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    The staff were very friendly. Great breakfast and dinner buffet.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Pavilion
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Mediterranean
  • The Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Mediterranean
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • 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
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Haircut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Makeup services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    • 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 2:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    $189 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $189 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $273 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Residence Zanzibar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

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

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

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

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

    The Pavilion : Closed from Sun, Jul 11, 2021 until Tue, Aug 31, 2021

    FAQs about The Residence Zanzibar

    • Room options at The Residence Zanzibar include:

      • Quad
      • Apartment
      • Villa
      • Suite

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

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Residence Zanzibar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Residence Zanzibar is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Cycling
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Ping-pong
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Kids' club
      • Beachfront
      • Bicycle rental
      • Happy hour
      • Beauty services
      • Locker rooms
      • Tennis equipment
      • Beach
      • Facial treatments
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Waxing services
      • Themed dinners
      • Makeup services
      • Live music/Performance
      • Hair treatments
      • Cooking class
      • Manicure
      • Swimming pool
      • Pedicure
      • Haircut
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Spa facilities
      • Steam room
      • Private beach area
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Fitness
      • Yoga classes

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

    • The prices at The Residence Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • The Residence Zanzibar has 2 restaurants:

      • The Dining Room
      • The Pavilion

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