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The Residence Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Travelers find oceanfront serenity with turquoise water views at this Zanzibar retreat, where spa treatments complement snorkeling and horseback riding adventures

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The Residence Zanzibar offers ocean views and island hospitality. Guests enjoy massages, yoga, and white sand beaches with sun loungers. The property features two coffee shops, a garden, free in-room WiFi, and babysitting services for parents seeking private time.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is RM1,653
RM1,958 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

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  • Garden view
  • 155 sq m
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  • 2 bedrooms
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About the area

Located in Kizimkazi, The Residence Zanzibar is on the beach. Salaam Cave Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Forodhani Gardens and Prison Island are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Kizimkazi travel guide
Map
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi

What's nearby

  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    30 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach
    Jambiani Beach
    32 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Mchangamble Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 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

  • fahari off the grid
    14 min drive
  • Dining room, The Residence
    11 min walk
  • Aya Beach Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant
    16 min drive
  • Pavilion Restaurant
    11 min walk

About this property

The Residence Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2025 and located near Salaam Cave Aquarium
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 beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a massage or a manicure/pedicure 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 snorkelling, hiking/biking and horse riding. 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, along 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 front desk safe and a computer station
  • 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).

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Zanzibar on 28 Apr 2026 start from RM1,653, 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 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Salaam Cave Aquarium and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Paje Beach.

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Reviews

The Residence Zanzibar Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Residence was the perfect spot to celebrate my 40th birthday. The deluxe garden view with the private pool was exact atmosphere my husband and I were looking for. The hotel is extremely clean and they even offer room cleanings twice a day. And we also loved the different themed dinner options each night along side with a live band performance! The staff make you feel at home and apart of the family. Nico always greeted us with a warm smile and helped us capture precious moments. The location is a little far from main attractions but I promise it’s worth it. Thank you to all the staff that made our visit to Zanzibar so special!♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to The Residence several times before and have really enjoyed it and so were very keen to return this time. It was just approaching the rainy season and so it was rather quiet with the majority of the guests already going home but, on the whole, we still had good weather with only rain once during the day. All of the staff were, as always, so friendly and helpful from the warm welcome at reception when we arrived to the staff in the restaurants, Hellen, Farida, Sulesh, to name but a few to the driver of the buggy taking you anywhere around the resort and from your villa to the restaurants. Bicycles were provided at each villa and were in good condition. The villas are set in beautiful surroundings and have their own private plunge pools which are regularly checked for water quality and the main pool is wonderful for swimming or just cooling down from the heat. All in all, we had a wonderful visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was stunning and spotlessly clean. We chose a Garden room as we love wildlife and we were not disappointed. We saw dik diks, elephant shews, monkeys, lots of sunbirds, African Golden-Weavers, Helmeted Guineafowl and loads of other birds around the hotel grounds. They offer Yoga classes every day and Pilates twice a week. I attended one of these most days and would highly recommend. The teacher gave clean instructions and was very encouraging when I lost my balance trying a new pose. The Pilates was particularly good, I hadn't done Pilates before and it was more of a workout than the yoga. For dinner you have a choice of buffet at the main restaurant or Al la carte at the The Pavilion. The Pavilion menu only had a few options per menu but they have 3 menus and change every other day. The buffet food was nice with lots of options and there is live entertainment every night. The Pavilion is a quieter more romantic option but you have to book in advance. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the fact a very large family were there for our last few days and took over a lot of the resort. The main pool lost its previous tranquillity as the all the children played there and the music from the private event in Pavilion restaurant was very loud in our Villa. 
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait du début à la fin à part le cours de tennis fermé pour rénovation ce qui ne nous avait pas été signalé avant notre arrivée malgré notre demande. Mais on nous a transféré dans un autre hôtel pour jouer .
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Varinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best experience ever, my wife and I had our honeymoon for a full week here before heading to greece. The safari, the sand dune, snorkling and star fish diving was the best experience by this resort. I highly reccomend 10/10. You wont refret it at all
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool im Front of Villa
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was immaculate with private pool and ocean front.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be cautious and cynical

Some wonderful hospitality staff and spacious rooms. However lots of issues: Cockroach in room Room wasn’t serviced every day Poor a la carte experience with long delays and very limited menu inc a lack of vegetarian options A real lack of integrity with some of the front of house staff. One of who said that the hotel was fully booked so couldn’t provide a complimentary upgrade (there were rooms available on their website that night) - my status indicated that I should be offered an upgrade at VIP properties. They then vociferously claimed that they had never agreed to that with hotel.com They did however offer 20% off food and drink. On check out this was not honoured and i was told that this would never have been offered. Exorbitant prices on some of the food and drink… $33 for a double gin and tonic and €10 for a bowl of chips that had come from a freezer bag. Be cautious booking this hotel… some strengths but the mis truths left a very sour taste in my mouth upon leaving. At over £500 per room per night this shouldn’t be the case
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not Solo Traveler Friendly

For a solo traveler I wouldn’t recommend this place. The staff were not very accommodating & not friendly. They wanted to charge me double for any excursions because I was a solo traveler. Which was very odd & no one could explain why. I ended up leaving after one night after feeling dismissed by the staff. The property is beautiful although no one was on the beach not sure why.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadia ok

Hotel fica bem longe do aeroporto, e das demais áreas turísticas da cidade. Acaba forçando que os hóspedes utilizem o espaço como resort e não sai do local. Pedi up grade de quarto, o qual tenho direito de forma gratuita pelo hotéis.com, e embora o hotel tivesse disponibilidade, pedir 90 dólares a mais por diária.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C est magnifique acvueillanr et tres dépaysant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shabbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at your incredible resort was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed not as guests, but as family—and that warmth remained with us throughout our stay. The facilities were outstanding, but what truly made our experience unforgettable was the team behind it all. We extend our deepest gratitude to Ahmed, the Front Office Manager, along with Benjamin, Edson, Rakesh, and every single member of your amazing team. Your kindness, professionalism, and genuine care went far beyond our expectations. You made us feel at home in every way. This resort has now become our home in Zanzibar, and we look forward to returning again and again. Asante sana and may God bless you all abundantly. Amen. Until we meet again—see you soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent, le meilleur hôtel de zanzibar

Le meilleur hôtel de Zanzibar. Très propre autant dans les parties communes que les chambres Les villas sont magnifiques, bien équipées, machine à café dans les chambres. Très propre. Piscine privée magnifique, avec les singes qui viennent vous rendre visite. Nous avons été très bien accueillis , le personnel est au petit soin . Ils veillent à ce que les clients soient satisfaits en tout point. La nourriture est excellente et varié. Possibilité de manger au buffet au bord de plage ou au restaurant à la carte avec un cadre très charmant. Petit déjeuner excellent aussi. Beaucoup d’activités pour les enfants , ils ne se sont pas ennuyés une seule fois. Mise à disposition de vélo, mini club, petite ferme, padle , canoé etc… tout inclus. Distribution de brochettes de fruits, de glaces tous les jours au bord de la piscine. Ils sont vraiment au petit soin avec leur clients ! Des spectacles le soir , cinéma plein air , chanteurs, une très bonne ambiance La piscine commune à débordement est juste magnifique. Seul petit bémol que je trouverai à redire est qu’il est dommage de faire payer l’eau à table 5dollars alors que l’eau est gratuite et à disposition des clients un peu partout dans l’hôtel et à la chambre. Mais bon ce n’est vraiment pas ce qui va nous empêcher de revenir .
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mujtaba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my wife and I had a nice stay for our honeymoon. However, there were several issues, especially given the $600 per night cost. Pros (1) Hotel is scenic: beach, villas and pools are nice (2) Service is good; staff is very polite (3) Food is good with a variety of options Cons (1) Logistics are poorly handled Issue A: We had two separate bookings. At check-in, staff said we would have to move villas between them because they would be giving us a bigger villa. They said they would call us around noon on move day. At noon, no one called. I called around 12:30, and was told someone would call me back. No one did. I called again around 12:50, and again was told someone would call me back. Someone called and said we would no longer need to move rooms.. Issue B: Day before leaving, we scheduled a car to take us at 10am to Stone Town, and from Stone Town to the airport. Staff said someone would come to our villa at 9:45am to collect bags. Staff completely forgot. Nobody came to get our bags until we called. And when we got to the lobby to check out and take our car, they informed us they forgot to book a car. They weren't able to get a replacement until 10:46am. Hilariously, the outside cab they arranged was $40, whereas originally they were charging us $95 for their own service. And the cab that came to take us didn't have much gas so wasn't able to turn on AC until we filled up. (2) WiFi was very spotty there was a power outage (3) Rooms are finicky / noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tahmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, great for relaxing. Ideal for honeymoons and celebrating anniversaries. Loved the facilities and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch customer service!! Well kept property. We enjoyed our honeymoon here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite and friendly The rooms are very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 star experience for 5 star price

Beautiful grounds, especially oceanfront villas with pools. Large villa that's nicely furnished, however not really at the 5 star level with mould growing on lampshades etc. The ocean is beautiful but be aware there is a lot of seaweed on beach which is not pleasant for swimming. Food at buffet is just ok. Mixed service with front desk staff (servers and cleaners very friendly and helpful), big difference from welcome at check in to rushed check out. There are 1-2 golf carts that can transport you around property but may have a long wait or they may forget to pick you up (though they did arrive early when it was time to check out...). Overall slightly disappointed with experience compared to price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A charming property

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One week stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay. Great service

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