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The Residence Zanzibar

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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  • Bar
  • All inclusive
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Explore the area

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Mchangamle, Kizimkazi
  • Place, Mchangamble Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kizimkazi

On the beach.Within the region of this Kizimkazi hotel, you'll find Paje Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Forodhani Gardens and Prison Island are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Mchangamble Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 30 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Paje Beach - 39 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪jumbo restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pavilion Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Residence Zanzibar

5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at The Residence Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Residence Zanzibar like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a steam room, and a fitness center. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Residence Zanzibar was completed in May 2025.

This 5-star Kizimkazi hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 66 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar by the pool
The Residence Zanzibar offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 190
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 95 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 190
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 95 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Residence Zanzibar
Residence Zanzibar Hotel
Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi
Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Zanzibar Residence
The Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi
The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi
The Residence Zanzibar Hotel
The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi
The Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Residence Zanzibar to the airport?

The Residence Zanzibar is 35.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Residence Zanzibar?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Zanzibar on Dec 6, 2025 start from $428.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Residence Zanzibar have an airport shuttle?

The Residence Zanzibar offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 95 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Residence Zanzibar to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Residence Zanzibar offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Residence Zanzibar offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Residence Zanzibar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Residence Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Residence Zanzibar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Residence Zanzibar have a pool?

The Residence Zanzibar features an outdoor pool.

Does The Residence Zanzibar have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like a beachfront location, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Residence Zanzibar have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, mani/pedis, and body scrubs.

How close is The Residence Zanzibar to downtown Kizimkazi?

The Residence Zanzibar is 3.4 mi away from Kizimkazi.