The Residence Zanzibar is situated on a private stretch of white sand beach amid 32 hectares of tropical gardens. Kizimkazi is a 15-minute drive away. Zanzibar City is 55 minutes away by car, and the distance to Zanzibar Kisauni Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Locations close to the hotel
- Menai Bay Conservation Area
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
- East African Extreme Kite
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Facilities and Services at The Residence Zanzibar
The hotel spans 80 acres and contains 66 villas in six distinct categories appropriate for families and couples. Each villa has a private pool, but it’s recommended to stay at the hotel’s primary attraction instead. After lunch, ice cream cones are delivered for free to your lounger there.
Guests can have a body wrap, a facial, or a manicure in addition to using the sauna or steam room. Upon request, the resort provides an airport shuttle service. Snorkeling, excursions to the Jozani Forest Reserve, and dolphin safaris are among the local pursuits. Horseback riding, snorkeling, and hiking/biking are additional activities.
The Swahili greeting “Jambo,” which is warm and pleasant, is used by hotel workers. At check-in, guests must present a credit card and a photo ID.
Amenities at the hotel
The Residence Zanzibar Rooms
The 66 guestrooms of The Residence Zanzibar provide amenities, including fireplaces, round-the-clock room service, and furnished patios. Most of the villas on the property offer views of the ocean, but they have views of the gardens and the pool. There are comfortable beds with mosquito nets, a variety of insect repellents, and candles you may use to illuminate your deck at night.
| Accommodation | Size |
|---|---|
|
Presidential Pool Villa |
35sqm |
|
Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa |
194sqm |
|
Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa |
155sqm |
|
Luxury Garden Pool Villa |
155sqm |
|
Frangipani Garden Pool Villa |
234sqm |
|
Frangipani Ocean Front Pool Villa |
234sqm |
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Overhead fan
- 40‐inch LCD satellite TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Minibar
- Nespresso machine
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Personal safe
- Mosquito nets
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Hairdryer
- Private butler service
The Residence Zanzibar Restaurant
Every morning, the hotel serves an American breakfast to its guests. Additionally, there are two restaurants on-site, and butler services are available. There is also a private dining option at the hotel for guests that wish to have a private night eating together. The following dining options are available to guests for where they would like to eat:
The Dining Room
The Dining Room, in the center of the hotel, provides spectacular views of the beach and the ocean. The dress code for this restaurant is smart casual, and it’s open from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. A great area to relax in the cool breeze while enjoying cocktails and people-watching is the Dining Room Bar, which is situated next to the swimming pool. You can take in the expansive ocean and the Zanzibar sunset. From 11 am until 11 pm, this arcade is open.
The Pavilion
At The Pavilion, guests may indulge in a delectable gastronomic adventure that embraces the cuisines of every nation in between, taking them from the Mediterranean to the Middle East. A short stroll from the main hotel, this restaurant’s verdant grounds, The Pavilion, combines sophisticated contemporary design with nods to Middle Eastern culture and traditional music to create a singular dining experience that appeals to all the senses. The hours are 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and smart casual attire is appropriate.
Beach or Poolside Dining
As their lunch is brought to them in a rattan basket, guests can unwind on the sun loungers without being bothered. Fresh seafood, pasta, a variety of salads, and cakes are all offered on the menu. Additionally, it is open from midday until 4:00 pm.
Other restaurants nearby
- Moonlight Bar
- Centre Restaurant
- Sarabi Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar Prices
The prices of rooms at The Residence Zanzibar vary depending on the duration of your stay.
| Accommodation | Price |
|---|---|
|
Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa |
$785 |
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Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa |
$691 |
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Luxury Garden Pool Villa |
$528 |
|
Frangipani Garden Pool Villa |
$956 |
The Residence Zanzibar Review
The Residence Zanzibar offers enormous, incredibly comfortable rooms with fantastic bathrooms. The hotel's communal pool is great for swimming, playing, and unwinding on hot summer days. Additionally, the beach exceeds expectations and is secluded.
Here is a video of The Residence Zanzibar.
| Check-in | Check-out |
|---|---|
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From 2 pm |
Until 12 noon |
The Residence Zanzibar Contact Information
Mchamgamle, Kizimkazi, PO Box 2404 Zanzibar, Tanzania
+255 245 555 000
