The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar was, without question, the most luxurious and relaxing hotel we have ever stayed at. We chose it for our honeymoon, which was the most meaningful vacation of our lives, and it somehow managed to exceed every expectation we had. This resort completely raised the bar for what we thought a beautiful hotel and a truly pampered vacation could be. We are normally a very adventurous couple who fills every day of a trip with activities, excursions, and things to see. But once we arrived at The Residence, we started cancelling plans because we simply did not want to leave. The resort itself was that incredible. One of our favorite touches was having personal bicycles assigned to our room, which made riding around the property such a fun and memorable part of the stay. The pools and bars were all fantastic, the garden setting was incredibly beautiful and unique, and the entire property felt peaceful, private, and special. Above everything else, though, the beachfront setting was unbelievable. The views from the hotel and from our room were absolutely stunning. At times, they hosted dinners directly on the beach, along with local musicians and performers, which made the evenings feel incredibly special and authentic. We also joined one of their snorkeling excursions, which was very well organized and another highlight of the trip. The staff was exceptional throughout our stay. Paul at reception was especially wonderful, and the entire bar staff made us feel incredibly welcome and cared for. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely seemed invested in making our honeymoon special. They also arranged our transportation to the airport and made every logistical detail completely effortless. We have stayed at many great hotels, but The Residence Zanzibar is in a different category. It was the best hotel experience we have ever had, and we cannot imagine a more perfect place to have spent our honeymoon. We would return in a heartbeat. It is so good, that we have even looked into other countries which offer Cenizaro resorts as our next bucketlist vacation (not joking!)

What an amazing hotel. The villa was huge and beautifully presented. It was spotlessly clean and the outdoor space was fabulous including our private pool. The staff worked tirelessly to keep the beach area, gardens and outdoor space looking fabulous. The waiters were so welcoming and friendly especially Justina who went out of her way and even took the time to write down some words and phrases in Swahili for us to learn. The quality and choice of food was outstanding. Every detail mattered. We made use of the spa during our visit as well and I have to say it didn’t disappoint. The jetty was a lovely touch as well to view the spectacular sunsets. I would highly recommend this hotel and if I could give 6 stars I surely would.

The Residence Zanzibar is by far the the greatest hotel I’ve stayed in There is so much good to write about this unique village style resort… the huge beautiful villa with our own private pool and bicycles outside to go around the resort with or the monkeys and other unique animals that were just stay freely beside us which is super cool, Also the fact that our room service came in to check and clean for us few times a day And so much more. And even more importantly are the greatest helpful resort employees I met while staying messi at the reception desk and Edson the driver, and big thank you to Christina the waitress that always made sure my kids and I have everything we needed! You are the best! I definitely recommend staying at this resort while in Zanzibar WITH LOVE - HOFIT (:

This is a beautiful hotel run by lovely staff. The food was exceptional all of which made for a very relaxing holiday.

Loved our stay at the Residence, and thank you especially to Lukman for our 5pm yoga each day, as well as morning run 🏃