Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Arcade/game room
Health club
Free beach club nearby
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful surroundings
Great pool
Cons:
High prices for drinks
Food quality mixed
Issues with beach cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Mixed sentiments regarding cleanliness mentioned with concerns about the beach.
Service
9.71
Exceptional service highlighted, especially by Marco, contributing positively.
Location
8.75
Location appreciated for beautiful views, but some distance from other areas.
Room Quality
8.7
Nice rooms mentioned, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Amenities
8.73
Good amenities such as the pool and beach access mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.19
Concerns about high prices for drinks and additional charges impact value perception.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Food was reported as average at best during the stay.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall experience was enjoyable, particularly due to the staff's exceptional service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 23:32

Property Description

Escape to paradise at The Residence Zanzibar, where the pristine white sand beach meets luxurious comfort.

Unwind in Opulence
Each villa offers breathtaking views, private pools, air conditioning, and modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and minibars. Enjoy the serenity of your sanctuary with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in an American breakfast each morning and savor exquisite flavors at our two on-site restaurants, all complemented by attentive butler service at your request. Don't miss a refreshing drink at the picturesque Jetty Lounge Bar.

Wellness and Adventure
Relax and rejuvenate at our glass-walled swimming pool spa and fitness center. Adventurous guests can partake in snorkeling, explore the Jozani Forest Reserve, or embark on a thrilling dolphin safari just 20 minutes away.

Book your escape to The Residence Zanzibar today and let the tranquility wash over you!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for US$249 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 422 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
R
Renata • couple • au
6
Nice but not worth the money we spent
Pros:

The pool was lovely and the food was exceptional.

Cons:

The amenities were run down and didn’t work at times. We had multiple issues in our room of things not working or turning off. The first night the electricity in our room was not working, no hot water, no fan and no air con. Second night we had no WIFI, Third night we had no aircon again. Some of the door locks weren’t working. We were also charged for drinking water at dinner. This was not anything special just normal water and we were charged $5

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
O
Orhun • family_with_children • tr
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
E
Evans • solo_traveller • gb
9
My wife and I had an amazing stay at the residence. We loved the chilled and relaxing atmosphere, privacy was top notch,
Pros:

The villa, the staff and the food.
Cleanliness, attention to detail and staff going above and beyond to make our stay special. T

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
S
Stav • family_with_children • il
9
Pros:

החדר מדהים ברמות גבוהות מצויד בהכל בבריכה גדולה והצוות ממש מקסים! גם האטרקציות במלון יחסית זולות למלונות אחרים שראיתי. יש מלא קופים במלון מסתובבים קרוב (לעיתים קרוב מידי) וגם ראינו במבי! האוכל המקומי טעים מאוד, ויש אופניים שנותנים לאורחים להשתמש בחינם גם לילדים וזה מקסים. המלון ענק ומלא בפעילויות באמת אין צורך לצאת ממנו!

Cons:

האוכל המערבי לא משהו והיה ניתן לתת יותר בחירה של מנות במיוחד צמחוניות. גם בחדר אוכל בארוחת ערב לא היה ממש מבחר במיוחד לצמחונים.. בנוסף- אחרות הערב מתחילה בשעה 19:30 שזה מאוחר מאוד למשפחות עם ילדים קטנים. הציעו לנו שיכינו משהו לילדים לפני אבל זה לא עוזר כי הם נרדמים ואז גם אנחנו ההורים לא יכולים ללכת…
אפשר קצת לשפץ את הבריכה והמיטות שיזוף, וגם את האופניים שנותנים לאורחים להשתמש במיוחד של הילדים. כמו כן הקופים ממש מתקרבים לפעמים בקטע מפחיד- רוב הזמן נהנו מהם אבל בתכלס זה יכול להיות ממש מפחיד ברגעים האלו

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Reidar • couple • no
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Zeno • couple • tz
9
Short & sweet!
Pros:

We absolutely loved the privacy of the villas, and having our own private pool was a wonderful bonus. With the half-board option, we really enjoyed the variety of set menus for dinner. A standout moment was the private beach dinner arranged for my birthday it was truly phenomenal, especially with the traditional dancers singing Happy Birthday, which made the experience even more special.

Cons:

The breakfast menu was quite basic and offered limited variety. We also found that it was largely the same each day, which made it feel a bit repetitive.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
N
Nuru • solo_traveller • tz
9
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed • couple • gb
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jackson Amon • couple • tz
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
J
Joanitah • family_with_children • ug
9
It was worth it
Pros:

It’s beautiful

Cons:

It’s quite a distance to reach it

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Pernilla C. • family_with_children • se
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jackson Amon • couple • tz
9
Our best holiday stay so far in 2026
Pros:

We stayed for 3 nights, had a great experience, the place is magical, staff are friendly and the food was amazing.

Cons:

Only downside is we had to pay for water during our dinner buffet. We feel like water should be complimentary during dinner as it is with other resorts we have been to.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Nkosilathi • couple • za
10
Amazing project
Pros:

Everything the buffet was amazing and the bicycles where a beautiful touch

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Nonhlanhla • family_with_children • tz
10
A true luxury experience—worth every cent
Pros:

This was easily one of the best stays I’ve had.

Everything is intentional—from the design to the service. The staff are kind, efficient, and genuinely care. You don’t need to repeat requests, everything is handled properly the first time.

We had to switch to private dining due to my daughter not feeling well, and the team went out of their way to accommodate us, including offering discounts without us even asking.

The property is spotless, beautifully maintained, and the twice-daily housekeeping is a lovely touch.

Extending our stay was seamless.

A true luxury experience—worth every cent.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
L
Leoncia • family_with_children • tz
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
D
Deesha Jagdish • family_with_children • tz
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • couple • zm
9
Wonderful relaxing stay and the staff were lovely, very helpful.
Pros:

Amazing views

Cons:

The buffet was a bit hit and miss.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
P
Pierre • couple • fr
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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zebedees • Couples • Cheshire, England
10
The best resort on the island.
Pros:

We have stayed here a few times before at the same time of year and always found it to be a wonderful holiday. This time, we arrived in the afternoon and were very warmly welcomed with a quick check-in and cooling drink. The villas are large and beautifully decorated with air-conditioning to cool down in the hot weather and their own individual plunge pools which are regularly checked for water quality.
The grounds of the resort are beautiful with a small troup of monkeys, but beware of them stealing food, and a lovely little friendly cat who comes round at meal times.
All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and a big thank you to all of the staff in the restaurants, Hellen, Farida, Sulesh and everyone else. There is a buggy with a very friendly and helpful driver to take you between your villa and anywhere else on the resort that you want to go.
We particularly enjoyed the swimming pool which is great for exercise or just for cooling down if the weather is hot and a mid-afternoon ice-cream service around the pool is a real treat.
A great stay and hope to be back again.

2026-03-15 • via Tripadvisor
C
Christopher • extended_group • lu
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee