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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 8.1 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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Kizimkazi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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
  • Christina
    Greece Greece
    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...
  • Munsif
    Canada Canada
    Very private and private pool was good to have , staff were excellent

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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
  • 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
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
    • 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

    Check-out

    From 11:00 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.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 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.

    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 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    3 - 7 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    8 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $149 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $249 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
    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

    • Room options at The Residence Zanzibar include:

      • Quad
      • Villa
      • Suite

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

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet 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 center of Kizimkazi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 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 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
      • Swimming pool
      • Themed dinners
      • Bicycle rental
      • Locker rooms
      • Tennis equipment
      • Cooking class
      • Beauty services
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Facial treatments
      • Walking tours
      • Waxing services
      • Live music/Performance
      • Makeup services
      • Happy hour
      • Hair treatments
      • Beach
      • Manicure
      • 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

    • Check-in at The Residence Zanzibar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Guests staying at The Residence Zanzibar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Halal
      • American
      • Buffet

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

    • The Residence Zanzibar has 2 restaurants:

      • The Pavilion
      • The Dining Room