The Residence Zanzibar

My wife and I completed our honeymoon stay in Zanzibar in The Residence. Great hotel in which we really enjoyed our Prestige ocean front villa. The room was massive, we had our own private pool (as most villas do here) which overlooked the sea (not all villas have this luxury). The space was expansive and very comfortable. The AC worked amazingly Located near Kizimkazi, it is close enough to attractions like Salaam Cave, Paje and Jozani Forest. The food options in the restaurant were okay, not as exciting as in previous stays in Zanzibar. The service of the staff felt slightly less than optimal compared to the stays in other resorts, not sure why. Some staff members were extra nice to us and we would look to seek them out during breakfast service or otherwise. The facilities at the resort are in need of some maintenance and refurbishment - such as the games room and TVs in the villa - it did not surprise me that the resort was initially opened over a decade ago as the technologies were more outdated than other places. We experienced multiple power outages here compared to our stays in other hotels in Zanzibar too - although the outages were always for a short amount of time

🌴✨ Wonderful Birthday Stay at The Residence Zanzibar ✨🌴 • 🧘‍♂️ Amazing 3 yoga sessions with Lukman— best ever! Highly professional teacher. Hopefully now I can open a new chapter in yoga for rest of my days 🤞🏿 Thanks a million Lukman

Money stolen from purse. Yes should have been in safe but shouldn’t happen. Second report on this site this year. Manager very professional.

From the moment we arrived until the day we left, everything was pure enjoyment. It started with an upgrade to a 2-bedroom villa, which meant our son had his own room with a private bathroom. The villa is huge, the bathroom very spacious and equipped with everything you could need. You can relax all day on your terrace with a private pool. The breakfast isn’t extensive, but everything is freshly prepared, and the chef will make special dishes upon request. The service is excellent — everyone is genuinely friendly and does their very best to make your stay as pleasant as possible. At one point, my dress had torn, and when I mentioned this, I was directed to the in-house tailor, who repaired it the very same day — free of charge! The service truly goes the extra mile; nothing is too much for them. Every morning and afternoon we enjoyed walking through the beautifully landscaped park, filled with stunning flowers, plants, and various animals you encounter along the way. So peaceful and relaxing. November is still low season, so at times it felt as if we had the place to ourselves: no crowds at the pool, no crowds in the restaurant — perfect! Don’t expect white sandy beaches here; for that, you need to go to the north of the island. But The Residence is definitely a place I would recommend if you love lush gardens and tranquility. A special thanks to chef Satish, Farida from the service team, the housekeeping staff and the gardeners - the local unsung heroes who keep the resort's gardens a little piece of heaven! Asante Sana ❤️

One of the most incredible experiences of my life, highly recommended. We live a dream come true. The villas are spacious, incredibly comfortable, and incredibly quiet. The hotel organizes excursions throughout the island with complete assurance. The food is amazing, and they change it every day. A 10/10