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The Residence Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
The current price is RM3,015
RM3,510 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul

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Furnished patio
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Air conditioning
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  • 155 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Furnished patio
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Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
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  • 155 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Furnished patio
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Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
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  • 155 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi

What's nearby

  • Mchangamble Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Paje Beach - 39 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ngalawa Cocktail Bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Residence Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Residence Zanzibar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking, horse riding and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a gift shop and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to perks, such as fireplaces and furnished patios.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Residence Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • The Pavilion

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 66 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 190
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 95 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 190
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Does The Residence Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Residence Zanzibar?

As of 23 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Zanzibar on 24 Jul 2025 start from RM 3,014.99, excluding 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.

Is The Residence Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Residence Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Residence Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Residence Zanzibar?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Residence Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 95 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Residence Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is The Residence Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kizimkazi hotel is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Paje Beach.

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The Residence Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 193 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful resort, great for relaxing. Ideal for honeymoons and celebrating anniversaries. Loved the facilities and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff were very polite and friendly The rooms are very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Top notch customer service!! Well kept property. We enjoyed our honeymoon here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

This is an amazing property to stay in Zanzibar. We were upgraded to the frangipani villa which was spacious and well appointed. The private pool was great. The main swimming pool is huge and doesn’t get too crowded. The food options at the main dining room were good with a lot of vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner. Beverage options are nice and reasonably priced. The complimentary fruits at mid morning and ice cream at mid afternoon around the pool area are a great touch. The staff is polite and extremely helpful. We had to see the onsite doctor as one of us wasn’t feeling too well one day. The staff promptly arranged for the doctor to arrive who was extremely helpful and thoughtful in his advice which we highly appreciated. The doctor didn’t charge us for his visit and medication even when we asked if he was sure. As has been discussed previously in other reviews, most beaches in Zanzibar have big tidal ranges and at low tide, the sea retreats by a lot. We didn’t swim on the beach for that reason and there’s also a lot of sea weed that the staff tries to clean every day. Nevertheless, the main and private swimming pools more than made up for it. There are a lot of monkeys around the resort and the staff warn you at the outset to keep the doors closed. It is advice that must be heeded to. The resort is family friendly. That’s great if you have kids of your own but if you don’t, it can feel a bit like school nursery during breakfast / dinner time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful place. Great staff. Delicious food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Our room was perfect, we had booked Luxury Garden Suite, which exceeded our expectations, we particularly like the privacy it afforded and actually were pleased to have not booked a Beach Villa. The main swimming pool does need a face lift, there are numerous tiles missing and also the entry to the pool is rather unsafe it would be much better to just have a step rather than the slanted tiles
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent Villas, service and food
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Definitely had an amazing time at The Residence Zanzibar. Everything was perfect, thanks so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

A truly magical holiday with great attentive staff, Nitin and his team really looked after us. The resort is set in a very natural surrounding and there is lots of opportunity to catch the wildlife in action (including cheeky monkeys!). Pool was great for long swims, fitness centre was very well equipped. The food was immaculate! Both the lunch and dinner menu amazed us every time we dined. Evening entertainment was very entertaining! I recommend you go for all inclusive, full board or at a minimal half board.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We had an unforgettable stay at The Residence and can’t wait to return—especially our three kids, who are already asking when we’ll be back! The hotel’s beautiful gardens were a highlight; we enjoyed walking through them every day instead of using golf carts. The staff were always friendly and eager to help, making us feel right at home. The two restaurants offered excellent food with daily themed menus and live performances, ensuring a fresh and enjoyable dining experience. The complimentary watersport activities were fantastic, with the boat house crew leading fun and informative sessions. Our beach-facing luxury villa was spacious, well-decorated, and offered great privacy, especially with its private pool although the kids also enjoyed swimming and playing with other kids in the main overflow pool. The monkeys occasionally made an appearance around the villa but kept their distance, adding a fun touch. The beach, while a bit seaweedy at low tide, was perfect after 1 pm. The tour guides were professional and made exploring the area a breeze. Overall, we had a fantastic time and look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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.

10/10

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

10/10

Perfect Residence. Luxury amenities. Pool area, dinning villas stunning. Staff , every person very pleasant, smiling and ready to help, please you in any possible way. Food is good. Entertainment at dinner time with african bands, dancing. Nice music.extremly clean pool, bathrooms, all common area..Me and my housban enjoyed our stay. Thank you Residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Really nice hotel, stayed in a one bedroom villa and it was beautiful and clean, food choices were good also but could have more options. Pavilion restaurant was really nice. The place is really big and because they are all villas it sometimes feel like there’s not many people around, when in fact they are sold out. Would stay here again only downside is the location, the road conditions are not the best on some areas, and nothing around the resort so you are forced to only eat and stay on the villa. However it’s not too far from some of the activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The staff were amazing. It felt like a family environment. I was quite emotional after I left. The managers and staff did everything possible to make my stay perfect. Benjamin, kitchen staff and housekeeping and all cleaners helped me out a-lot during my stay. This was a dreamy luxurious stay. I was even given complimentary treats on my arrival. I booked the Ocean view prestige Villa and it was a great decision. You have bikes at the villa which you can use to explore around the resort and gardens. The spa is extremely amazing. I loved my therapist Anna she was brilliant. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10

This could be a great five star property, but as it is, it misses completely. The pool is great, the rooms are nice. Half the staff try very hard. The problem is it is misses on almost all fronts.. the food is often themed like a cruise ship, there are ants all over the utensils... it is the kind of place honeymooners enjoy but experienced travelers will be very, very very, disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022