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The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar brings refined villa living to the quiet south west coast, set within 32 hectares of palm forest beside a secluded beach. It's 66 villas, each offering a private pool and broad deck, so you can drift between shade, sea and still water with ease. African and Omani notes shape the style, while Butler care on request, fine dining and The Spa create a calm, polished escape with a deep sense of place.

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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
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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
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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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