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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 (8.5)

    • 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 king bed
1 king bed
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
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hawraa
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The food was good We like the shows The view of the villa was gorgeous and service was excellent.
  • Avinash
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Excellent property overall and one of our best stays in Zanzibar. Complete privacy and excellent hotel facilities. Can’t go wrong with this one!
  • Igor
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The place is very nice and green, we saw so many animals that just that was worth the stay . Each villa has a decent sized pool, and the big pool is also in a great setting . Good spot for a lazy vacation with beautiful views. The only minus...
  • Travis
    United States United States
    Perfect location to watch the sunset. The pool overlooking the ocean is amazing. Great buffet selection as well.
  • Irfhan
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Very good Quality of Service and very quiet and Safe holidays it's actually a Vacation spot for a family
  • Bader
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The staff were all really helpful and supportive. Shout out to Frank, Marco, and Johanes, especially with the kids. The facilities and the food (breakfast and dinner) were top. Checkin and checkout were smooth and easy. Family friendly and quality...
  • Ahmed
    Oman Oman
    The lush green gardens and the availability of bicycles to move around the property and of course the friendly staff
  • Islam
    Algeria Algeria
    The residence is a paradise on earth. The residence consists of different classes of villas. The villas contains all the comfort you need for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The staff are very nice and very very welcoming. They are also very...
  • Hebah
    Kuwait Kuwait
    1. The staff was friendly 2. Food was amazing 3. Pool was beautiful 4. Golf cars were available
  • Vishakha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Villa was exceptional. Very spacious and very luxurious! Staff were amazing (aside from the pastry chef) Surrounding greenary was also amazing

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Pavilion
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Mediterranean • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
  • 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
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

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

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • 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

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • 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 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    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 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $249 per person, per night

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

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    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.

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

    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.

    A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The Residence Zanzibar