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The Residence Zanzibar

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Salaam Cave Aquarium

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A beachside bar with a wooden structure, a palm tree, and coconuts on display.
A spacious outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large arched windows, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple villas, a central swimming pool, and surrounding lush greenery.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by greenery and palm trees, under string lights.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mchangamle, Kizimkazi
  • Place, Mchangamble Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kizimkazi Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a desk, and a view of a swimming pool.

Luxury Garden Pool Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1668 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa

A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1668 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bathtub with flower petals, a bed with a canopy, and a wooden shelf with towels.

Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1668 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Frangipani Garden Pool Villa

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery through the window.

Frangipani Garden Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Frangipani Ocean Front Pool Villa

A swimming pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area with lounge chairs.

Frangipani Ocean Front Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Villa (Pool)

A modern house with a swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants.

Presidential Villa (Pool)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Garden Pool Villa

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden chair.

Luxury Garden Pool Villa

  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa

A room with a bed, a television, a dining table with fruit, and a view of the beach.

Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa

  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kizimkazi

On the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Salaam Cave Aquarium and 16 miles (25 km) of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Paje Beach and Forodhani Gardens 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 - 17.1 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

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪fahari off the grid - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sarabi - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pavilion Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Blue Dolphin Bay - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Residence Zanzibar

5-star beachfront hotel near Salaam Cave Aquarium
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 100 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 Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Zanzibar on Sep 1, 2026 start from $497, including 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 100 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 mani/pedis, facials, and body wraps.

How close is The Residence Zanzibar to downtown Kizimkazi?

The Residence Zanzibar is 3.4 mi away from Kizimkazi.

The Residence Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 212 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice villas. Friendly staff. Facilities Nice and Calm atmosphere. Low tides dominated the day time but we know this before coming. Two of us Got sick from ice cream with travellers diarréa as a consequece, staff shoul have better hygiene routines.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Residence was the perfect spot to celebrate my 40th birthday. The deluxe garden view with the private pool was exact atmosphere my husband and I were looking for. The hotel is extremely clean and they even offer room cleanings twice a day. And we also loved the different themed dinner options each night along side with a live band performance! The staff make you feel at home and apart of the family. Nico always greeted us with a warm smile and helped us capture precious moments. The location is a little far from main attractions but I promise it’s worth it. Thank you to all the staff that made our visit to Zanzibar so special!♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was immaculate with private pool and ocean front.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Halit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool im Front of Villa
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tahmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, great for relaxing. Ideal for honeymoons and celebrating anniversaries. Loved the facilities and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite and friendly The rooms are very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Varinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best experience ever, my wife and I had our honeymoon for a full week here before heading to greece. The safari, the sand dune, snorkling and star fish diving was the best experience by this resort. I highly reccomend 10/10. You wont refret it at all
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ABDUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Villas, service and food
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to The Residence several times before and have really enjoyed it and so were very keen to return this time. It was just approaching the rainy season and so it was rather quiet with the majority of the guests already going home but, on the whole, we still had good weather with only rain once during the day. All of the staff were, as always, so friendly and helpful from the warm welcome at reception when we arrived to the staff in the restaurants, Hellen, Farida, Sulesh, to name but a few to the driver of the buggy taking you anywhere around the resort and from your villa to the restaurants. Bicycles were provided at each villa and were in good condition. The villas are set in beautiful surroundings and have their own private plunge pools which are regularly checked for water quality and the main pool is wonderful for swimming or just cooling down from the heat. All in all, we had a wonderful visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Amazing stay in the Residence! Employees are very kind, the rooms are very luxurious, ans the a perfect service! I travel a lot and it is one of my favorite hôtel I will come back very soon for sure 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Great staff. Delicious food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kunaal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, bit far from the airport but definitely worth the trip. Amazing food, a very polite and pleasant group of staff, very helpful, attentive to details, large clean rooms, very well kept and maintained hotel and facilities and amazing activities, great snorkelling site nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Witness

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely had an amazing time at The Residence Zanzibar. Everything was perfect, thanks so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cant wait to be back

Amazing as it is my 4th time to stay in the residence, its so comfortable feela like home, the food options one of the best on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One week stay

Fabulous stay. Beautiful, relaxing and quiet resort. Particularily enjoyed the kindness of all staff. Will probably be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay. Great service

Simply put fantastic. We stayed in on of the Villas close to the beach with own small pool. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch customer service!! Well kept property. We enjoyed our honeymoon here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for a quiet get away. The spa treatments and wellness was fabulous. The dining options were always good and of high quality. Staff are friendly and helpful. Recommend the all-inclusive package as options are plentiful and much better than most resorts in Zanzibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family holidays

Amazing localization and very well maintained gardens. Staff is very nice and always helpful.
Hotel pool
Villa pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ubaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, with a nice layout. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the only issue we faced was complete power failure on the first day and Internet going off and on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Fabulous trip! The residence is gorgeous. The food was delicious and the service was great, everyone is super friendly and welcoming. We found the hotel day trips on the pricey side. There are other local options so all good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Husain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel, with plenty to do and a very large space to explore. Staff were amazing and very friendly, in particular Nuhu was always on hand to assist with any requests, including catering complimentary room service whilst my wife was ill on the first night. This was an amazing unexpected gesture.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing but the highlight was Ms Joyce. She is incredible. My son was sick upon arrival and everyday she checked on him, brought him food to the room and made the stay so pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KHILNA JAYESH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing! Loved everything about the property .. special thanks to Helen at the dinning hall for being very efficient as well as all her colleagues who were always smiling and extremely helpful. And to all the happy chefs who would come to check if all was okay.. not to forget the happy gentleman at the pool who would help us with our towels/fruits etc. loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023