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Why we recommend The Residence Zanzibar?

Pool Villas

Pool villas offer space, shade and calm beside soft sands.

Butler Service

Discreet butlers shape each stay with warmth, care and ease.

Dolphin Safaris

Sail to Menai Bay for rare dolphin encounters at dawn.

Cultural Excursions

Discover Stone Town, spice farms, forests and giant tortoise islands.

 

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Things to do at the The Residence Zanzibar
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CULTURE
Zanzibar Cooking Class
Learn Swahili cooking with chefs at The Dining Room using spices, coconut and seafood skills.
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INDULGE
Tailored Private Dining
Dine on your villa terrace, beach or pool with The Dining Room shaping memorable flavours.
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RENEW
Garden Spa Escape
Surrender to The Spa with private garden pavilions, soothing oils and expert holistic care rituals.
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ADVENTURE
Menai Ocean Safari
Sail from Boat House or Jetty seeking dolphins, mangroves and snorkelling waters in Menai Bay.
Rooms & Suites
Luxury Garden Pool Villa
Luxury Garden Pool Villa is set among lush gardens and coconut palms, creating a calm retreat for couples or small families. The villa features a generous living room opening onto a deck with sun loungers and shaded seating, while the private garden setting adds a peaceful sense of seclusion.
ROOM SIZE
155 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Garden View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Luxury Oceanfront Pool Villa
Luxury Oceanfront Pool Villa sits just steps from the beach, offering an elegant retreat for couples or small families. The villa includes a spacious living room leading onto a deck furnished with a table, chairs, daybed and sun loungers, creating an inviting setting for relaxed coastal moments.
ROOM SIZE
155 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Ocean View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Prestige Oceanfront Pool Villa
Prestige Oceanfront Pool Villa is a serene one-bedroom escape positioned along the palm-fringed shore. Designed for complete ease, it offers a spacious living room and direct access to the deck area, with an indoor shower option and a hidden garden shower adding to the relaxed island experience.
ROOM SIZE
194 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Ocean View
BED SIZE/TYPE
Not specified
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Two Bedroom Frangipani Garden Pool Villa
Two Bedroom Frangipani Garden Pool Villa is an idyllic retreat for families or friends travelling together. The villa has two bedrooms, a spacious living room extending onto a furnished deck, and a private garden setting with shaded seating, daybeds and sun loungers for relaxed downtime.
ROOM SIZE
234 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Garden View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King And Twin
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Two Bedroom Frangipani Oceanfront Pool Villa
Two Bedroom Frangipani Oceanfront Pool Villa is well suited to families or friends seeking a seamless indoor-outdoor stay. The villa has two bedrooms, a large living room flowing onto a furnished deck, and generous space to unwind beside the shore in a relaxed island setting.
ROOM SIZE
234 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Ocean View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King And Twin
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Two Bedroom Presidential Pool Villa Villa
Two Bedroom Presidential Pool Villa Villa is an exclusive retreat designed for guests who want exceptional space and privacy. The villa has two bedrooms, an expansive living area, a spacious dining room, a vast deck and sun loungers, making it ideal for families or friends sharing a refined island stay.
ROOM SIZE
468 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Ocean View
BED SIZE/TYPE
Not specified
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Luxury Garden Pool Villa - Bedroom
Luxury Garden Pool Villa -Seating Aeria
Luxury Garden Pool Villa - Bathroom
Luxury Oceanfront Pool Villa - Villa Terrace With Pool
Prestige Oceanfront Pool Villa - Seating Aeria
Prestige Oceanfront Pool Villa - Bedroom View
Two Bedroom Frangipani Garden Pool Villa - Villa Over View
Two Bedroom Frangipani Garden Pool Villa - Bedroom
Two Bedroom Frangipani Garden Pool Villa - Bathroom
Two Bedroom Frangipani Oceanfront Pool Villa - Terrace Pool View
Two Bedroom Frangipani Oceanfront Pool Villa - Bedroom
Two Bedroom Frangipani Oceanfront Pool Villa - Living Room
Two Bedroom Presidential Pool Villa Villa - Pool View
Two Bedroom Presidential Pool Villa Villa - Pool
Two Bedroom Presidential Pool Villa Villa - Villa Over View
Restaurants & Bars
Beach or Poolside Dining
Beach or Poolside Dining brings relaxed daytime service straight to the sun lounger, with lunch delivered in a rattan basket for an easy, unhurried meal. The menu focuses on salads, fresh seafood, fritters and pasta, making it ideal for casual dining by the beach or pool.
CUISINE
Light Bites
OPEN
12:00 - 16:00
LOCATION
Beach Poolside
DRESS CODE
Smart casual
The Dining Room Bar
The Dining Room Bar is a breezy place to unwind beside the swimming pool, with drinks served against a backdrop of panoramic seascape and Zanzibar sunset. It suits relaxed daytime refreshment, evening drinks and easy conversation in a calm poolside setting.
CUISINE
Bar Drinks
OPEN
11:00 - 23:00
LOCATION
Poolside Bar
DRESS CODE
Smart casual
The Pavilion
The Pavilion celebrates island flavours in a light, elegant setting with modern design and subtle Middle Eastern accents. Inspired by land and sea, the menu combines coastal ingredients, fresh catches and contemporary touches for a refined dinner experience rooted in Zanzibar's breezy island character.
CUISINE
Island Flavours
OPEN
19:30 - 22:30
LOCATION
Island Setting
DRESS CODE
Smart Casual
The Dining Room
The Dining Room offers leisurely dining at the heart of the hotel, with views over the beach and ocean. Guests can enjoy breakfast, a lighter lunch and evening dishes shaped by international cuisine, local spice and Zanzibar's blend of Omani and African flavours.
CUISINE
International
OPEN
07:30 - 10:30; 12:45 - 15:00; 19:30 - 22:30
LOCATION
Beach Ocean
DRESS CODE
Smart Casual
Beach or Poolside Dining
The Dining Room Bar
The Pavilion
The Dining Room
Facilities
Babysitting
Beach
Bicycles
Concierge
Gym
Kids Club
Outdoor Pool
Spa
Holidays to The Residence Zanzibar

On the south-west coast of Zanzibar, the resort sits in Kizimkazi, a fishing village known for its calm seas and soft horizons. You stay in a palm forest, with white sand and the Indian Ocean close by. Stone Town, Jozani Forest, spice farms and Prison Island lie within an hour.

Your villa feels like a private home beside the palms. All 66 villas draw on African and Omani style, with four-poster beds, French doors, free-standing baths, decks and private pools. Views stretch to the garden, beach, or sea, while the space gives couples and families room to breathe in style.

Mornings can start on the water from the Boat House or Jetty. Try hobie cats, pedal boats, kayaks, snorkelling trips and sunset dhow cruises. Dolphin safaris sit just 20 minutes away. For more thrills, choose kite surfing, deep-sea fishing, or scuba diving, then slow down on the soft beach.

Refined comfort comes with a quiet rhythm here. The Spa sits in a calm garden, with six private villas, outdoor showers, and Carita care. You also have butler service on request, a Kids Club, a petting farm, a bird sanctuary, a Boat House, a Jetty, a pool, a beach, and a team that keeps each day running smoothly.

Flavour has a fine sense of travel at The Dining Room, where local dishes sit beside global classics. The Pavilion brings Middle Eastern food, music and shisha to warm evenings. Private dining can unfold by the pool, on the beach or on your villa terrace, with spice, seafood and candlelight.

Golden evenings lend this resort real romance. Mark an anniversary with private dining beside the pool, on the sand or on your villa terrace. The Spa sets a calm mood before dinner, while African drums, candlelight and a sunset dhow cruise can turn a special night into a lasting memory.

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