Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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

Luxurious Villas with Private Pools and Stunning Views

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at The Residence Zanzibar, where each villa offers breathtaking views of gardens, pools, or the ocean. Unwind in your own private pool, enjoy satellite TV, and make use of the minibar and coffee maker provided in every villa.

Fine Dining and Butler Service

Savor an American breakfast each morning and dine at one of the two on-site restaurants. For a special touch, request butler service to enhance your stay.

Exciting Activities and Wellness Facilities

Experience the thrill of snorkeling, forest visits, and dolphin safaris, or simply unwind at the glass-walled swimming pool spa and fitness center. The Residence Zanzibar offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Ready to experience luxury at its finest? Book your stay at The Residence Zanzibar now and create unforgettable memories.

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).

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 8 years old to 11 years old stay for US$149 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 7 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 8 years old to 11 years old stay for US$149 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$249 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

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
3
395sandeepg • NONE
10
Amazing resort
Pros:

This was a truly special stay with a wonderful room, resort, staff and food! Highly recommend especially if wanting to relax.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
G
Gangotri • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
M
marcusmittermeier • NONE • Vienna
10
Experience luxury in Zanzibars south in THE RESIDENCE
Pros:

Excellent holiday experience. Seaside villa with pool was fantastic. Food, staff and all amenities impressive and on high level. Recommandation for a luxurious holiday in remarkable garden surroundings. The largest and best hotel-pool we ever experienced. Great.

2026-06-30 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jesca • couple • za
10
We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, the treatment we got was on another level, from the surprise room deco
Pros:

Everything was on point. The property is beautiful- true 5 star.
The villas are quite spacious, with private pool and so convinient for relaxation.
Above all, they speak my language, the rooms were sparkling clean, towels were snow white and the scent in the room was to die for.
Also liked the outside shower 👌
The Residence is a true 5 star living

Cons:

The south side where the hotel is secluded, and there isn’t so much to do.
Also, the fact that you get charged water in the room is weird , esp with their room rates which are on the high side

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
3
39carlenc • Family • Geita, Geita Region
10
Good hotel
Pros:

Amaizing hotel,good service, good environment the customer are charming

2026-06-26 • via Tripadvisor
S
solomong812 • Couples
10
Beautiful Resort
Pros:

The staff were so kind, hospitable and attentive. One employee in particular named Mercy went above and beyond to help us locate our delayed baggage from the airport when we were unable to reach the airport staff, which took so much stress out from of vacation. Lastly, the views and this resort are breathtaking! Our experience in Zanzibar was great. A very memorable six days.

2026-06-23 • via Tripadvisor
P
Peter • family_with_children • ke
9
Amazing!
Pros:

We were wowed by the overall experience and highly recommend the Resort.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
A
aalinaa2026 • Couples
10
Best vacation location
Pros:

Me and my husband spent our honeymoon here and everything was perfect like something straight out of a movie , the staff are so welcoming and helpful and the service was amazing ,no faults food was great , William helped us through out our stay and Joseph and hemed decorated our room so beautifully for us highly recommend

2026-06-22 • via Tripadvisor
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!ivoMal!inkovski! • family_with_children • mk
6
Good looking hotel, not like the photos though, with poor service
Pros:

The hotel itself is okay, but far from Top 5 on Zanzibar. It's more buffet food, for mass tourisam, and not high-end service and experiance. It's all inclusive hotel, with nice photos that clickbait.

Cons:

The room service was Very slow. The cleaning crew didnt come, and when we called for them were very slow. The service is like an old hotel with underpaid employees.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
A
allanmarriott • NONE
10
Chill out
Pros:

Great place to chill and unwind but nothing to do around the hotel, be prepared to taxi somewhere if you want to look around

2026-06-21 • via Tripadvisor
V
Victor • couple • fr
7
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
R
R6953YCallanm • Couples
10
Perfect time away
Pros:

Very nice hotel. Staff very helpful and attentive. We had a problem with the safe deposit box, they were there in 5 mins fixing it. Food was very good and lots of variety. Its a bit quiet and nothing nearby to walk around.

2026-06-18 • via Tripadvisor
8
848laurenr • Couples • Ardee, County Louth
10
Amazing hotel and highly recommended
Pros:

We stayed at The Residence for our honeymoon and we couldn't have chosen a better place!
The moment the gates of the resort opened we knew we were going to enjoy our stay. The atmosphere was so tranquil, upon arrival we were greeted with mango smoothies and everything was really chilled out. We were taken to our villa on an electric buggy and our driver took us into our villa and explained everything to us. All the rooms in the villa were amazing - Living area, bathroom, bedroom not to mention the pool area! It was a little piece of heaven! We booked a garden villa and there was so much privacy other than the odd monkey or group of guinea foul passing through.
The villa was spotless, Mariam & Hemed ensured our room was perfect every evening and set up a beautiful honeymoon display on the bed on our last evening too!!
The staff was fantastic! Thank you Fahmi for making the most delicious Mojitos at the beach bar and to all the waiting staff in the Dining Room and Pavillion.
Our package included a meal on the beach and it was just amazing - the setting, the service and the food!!
The location was fantastic with a private beach and jetty. The hotel offered complementary water sports - we went kayaking and it was so peaceful.
There's no words to describe how amazing this hotel is and I hope if you choose to go that you enjoy it as much as we did!

2026-06-17 • via Tripadvisor
K
Kalkidan Girma • couple • et
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
D
Dupont • solo_traveller • be
10
Het beste hotel en team van zanzibar
Pros:

Vriendelijkheid , netheid, beleefdheid , comfort, het uitstekende eten , de monkeys ,Epson, Martha...de barman .. maar iedereen hoor 10 /10 .we deden hier al 18 goede hotels op zanzibar .maar the residence en team uitmuntend

Cons:

NIKS

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
2
241veroniqueh • NONE • Paris, Ile-de-France
10
Perfect 5-night stay.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with great villas with quite large private swimming pool. Excellent and warmful service

2026-06-12 • via Tripadvisor
C
Christoffer • extended_group • dk
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
V
Veronique • solo_traveller • fr
9
Parfait.
Pros:

L’agencement et les équipements de l’hôtel, la villa très agréable et sa piscine privative vue mer la taille de la piscine est super et permet vraiment d’en profiter), le personnel de l’hôtel extrêmement accueillant et pratiquant un service impeccable.

Cons:

Rien de spécifique à signaler.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • couple • il
10
7 כוכבים
Pros:

יש מקומות יפים בעולם, ויש מקומות שפשוט לא רוצים לעזוב – וזה אחד מהם.

מהרגע שהגענו הרגשנו שאנחנו בגן עדן. הנוף עוצר נשימה, המלון מטופח ברמה גבוהה, והאווירה פשוט מושלמת. האוכל היה מצוין לאורך כל השהות – מגוון, טרי וטעים מאוד.

אבל הדבר שבאמת הפך את החופשה למיוחדת היה השירות. כל אנשי הצוות היו אדיבים, מקצועיים ותמיד עם חיוך אמיתי, וגרמו לנו להרגיש רצויים בכל רגע.

אם אתם מחפשים מקום להירגע, ליהנות מנוף מדהים, אוכל מעולה ושירות יוצא דופן – אל תחשבו פעמיים. זה ללא ספק אחד המלונות הטובים ביותר שהתארחנו בהם, ואנחנו כבר מחכים לחזור.”

❤️ מומלץ מכל הלב

Cons:

זה לא משהו שלא אהבנו זה הוסיף לנו מלא לחוויה אבל אני חייב להגיד את זה יש הרבה קופים במלון שזה מדהים ברמות זה מיוחד וכיף ליראות את זה לפעמים זה קצת מבהיל אבל זה חלק מהחוויה של המקום שנותן לך להרגיש חלק מהטבע

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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