The Residence Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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About the Hotel
As a cool breeze drifts across shimmering white sands, the Indian Ocean gently lapping against palm-lined shores, the sun dips down to touch the horizon as the true beauty of Zanzibar comes to life. As you gaze out over this breathtaking sight from the plush comforts of your private villa, The Residence Zanzibar settles you into life in the lap of luxury. On the island's southwest coast, just off the shores of Tanzania, this fabulous resort invites you to enjoy modern elegance and the serene beach atmosphere. Spacious villas are bright and inviting, with sliding glass doors creating a stylish and comfortable indoor-outdoor living space complete with plush sofas and enticing sunbeds. Elegant bathrooms offer breathtaking views through floor-to-ceiling windows as you soak in your stylish stand-alone tub, while personal butler service ensures your every desire. Soak in the sun on your gorgeous wood terrace, and cool off with a dip in your private pool; at The Residence Zanzibar life is truly this good.
Location
The Residence Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearest Airport: ZNZ
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Poolside Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Private Dining
- 2 Bars
- Room Service
- Dining Room
- Waterfront Dining
- On-Site Amenities
- Pool
- Spa on Property
- Library
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Butler Service
- Terrace
- Multilingual Staff
- Hamam
- Tennis Courts
- Gardens
- Steam Room
- Indoor Jacuzzi
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- CD Players
- Ceiling Fans
- Direct Dial Telephones
- DVD Players
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Private Pools
- High-Speed Internet Access
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Excursions
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Sunset Cruises
- Nature Walks
- Yoga
- Boat Excursions
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Cultural Tours
- Volleyball
- Boating
- Kite Surfing
- Paddleboating
- Water Sports Programs
- Business
- Meeting Room
- Family
- Babysitting
- Kids Club
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Museums
- Beaches
- Nature Reserve
- Market
- Interests
- Beach
- UNESCO Site Nearby
Reviews for The Residence Zanzibar
Like a real life paradise
We loved our stay. This place is insanely beautiful and perfect for a relaxing holiday. The pool area is amazing, our villa was even better we thought. Food = excellent & staff = super sweet! ❤️
HeidiS3821 - Split, Croatia
Good Stay Great Service
Arrival was late night so there was no warm welcome waiting which is fine , the hotel grounds are green and lush very nice well kept our room was spacious and beautiful they well stocked the water every day which was nice and the staff were so friendly and service was excellent we had a great time there the negatives Main Pool was not very clean Charges for water at dinner was strange since same water is free in the room Beach was not very nice overall but the south of zanzibar is not known for there beaches Constant power outages and wifi outages was frustrating Overall a good stay and fairly priced the service is what stands out definitely
do_i_travel_2much - Monaco
Room service
…for the second time we had a perfect house cleaner named Margareth ! Friendly, kind and always a wonderful room ! Ahsante sana Margreth! Keep smiling!
mimik881
Review on our stay
Unfortunately after the first day, 8 different families became very sick with a bacterial virus, the doctor on site was very responsive. They advertise art classes most days but out of the 5 days the teacher was there once. The worst part about the hotel is the constant power cuts, the issue we see is they serve a buffet so food constantly changing in temperature. Staff are very friendly, nice pool, overall a nice hotel just needs a good update and more attention to detail, this is definitely not a five star hotel
Daniel W
Theft
We spend our holiday here and came in a beautifull place, friendly staff, nice accomodation, the nature surrounding is splendid…. However we came in our room after the third day and found out there was a diamond ring missing in the jewellery box from my wife…. We know we should put our valuables in the safety box provided in the room, however it happened to us before that our money was stolen from it in Mauritius…. And considering this is a 5 star hotel we had no worries… So if you stay here keep your valuables with you or leave them at home because this place is not safe
Tomfrombelgium - Ghent, Belgium
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