Name: The Residence Zanzibar
Address: Mchangamle, Kizimkazi, 0000 Kizimkazi, Tanzania, Mchangamle, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, 0000, Tanzania
Rating: 8.7

The Residence Zanzibar

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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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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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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Luxury Garden Pool Villa 1 king bed
Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa 1 king bed
Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa 1 king bed
Frangipani Garden Pool Villa 1 king bed 2 twin beds 1 sofa bed
Frangipani Ocean Front Pool Villa 1 king bed 2 twin beds 1 sofa bed
Apartment 1 king bed 2 twin beds 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Zeno

Tanzania

“We absolutely loved the privacy of the villas, and having our own private pool was a wonderful bonus. With the half-board option, we really enjoyed the variety of set menus for dinner. A standout moment was the private beach dinner arranged for my...”

Maliha

Saudi Arabia

“So relaxing and luxurious I loved the villa with ocean view, the room was big and as well as the bathroom Turn down was not a regular turn down they basically arranged and cleaned the room again. Everyday we stayed there they came to check on the...”

Melissa

United Arab Emirates

“Our stay was absolutely perfect!!! The attention to details and the service was great. Special thanks to (Mercy) in front desk for arranging the birthday dinner and decor for my husband. Also a special thanks to the room service team (Sophia &...”

Maria

United States

“Loved the view and sunsets from the ocean-front villa as well as the private pools. The room was large and the bathroom was huge!The staff was extremely attentive and accommodating for every need. Bicycles are provided and fun to ride around the...”

Fadel

Saudi Arabia

“Villas are spacious and very clean. Toilets are big. They do room service twice a day. They provide bicycles to commute within the resort. So calm and perfect for relaxation. Highly recommended”

Dara

United Arab Emirates

“We really enjoyed our stay in The Residence. The staff was lovely. We were surrounded by nature. The children loved the kids club and their nature walks from there spotting birds and butterflies, as well as cycling around the resort. It has a...”

Hawraa

Kuwait

“The food was good We like the shows The view of the villa was gorgeous and service was excellent.”

Avinash

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

“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

“Perfect location to watch the sunset. The pool overlooking the ocean is amazing. Great buffet selection as well.”

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, 9.1

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 14 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.

Children 12 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 - 2 years

Crib upon request

Free

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

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.

The Residence Zanzibar