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The Residence Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Experiences – Family Vacations, Beach Getaways, Romantic Escapes, Cultural Journeys

Getaway Experiences
  • A myriad of watersports, including snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking.
  • Experience The Spa, the perfect escape for rejuvenating the mind, body and soul
  • Take a bicycle ride around the area to explore the rich and ancient history and markets of this fascinating island
  • Walk along the Jetty, a magical place, ideal for gazing at the ocean beyond and admiring the amazing sunset.
  • Explore Stone Town, with its bustling markets, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, is the vibrant cultural heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the Jozani Natural Forest Reserve or the Spice Plantations on the island

Highlights
  • Wonderful service, refined atmosphere and stylish surroundings
  • Gastronomic specialities that are served in the resorts 2 restaurants 
  • Plenty to explore with 80 acres of lush forest, gardens and a mile of white sand beach as part of the resort 
  • A wonderful venue for an intimate wedding 
  • A range of soft adventures are available from watersports to Snorkelling

  • Overview
  • Rooms
  • Services & Amenities
  • Tariffs & Packages
Overview
the residence zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar is a top end luxurious resort with great service, food and incredibly luxurious villas each with private infinity pools. Inspired by the island’s eclectic cultures, the resort blends modern comforts with Swahili, Omani, British and Indian influences. It is set on 32 hectares of pristine land once occupied by the Shirazi Princes. It lies on a mile-long powdery white sand beach, flanked by coconut palms and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.  Whether you dream of a quiet couple’s retreat or fun in the sun for the whole family, the Residence Zanzibar really is the it place. 

Location

  • The Residence Zanzibar is located 55 minutes from the airport and the capital Stone Town. 
  • Zanzibar is just a 30 minute flight from Dar es Salaam and a 1 hour 40 minute flight from Nairobi. 

Rooms

All the 66 stand-alone villas at The Residence, Zanzibar have been decorated using contemporary furniture reminiscent of the island’s African and Omani heritage. The villas offer the perfect combination of spaciousness and privacy. All the villas have air conditioning, flat screen televisions, huge bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, each with its own infinity pool with sun beds. Each villa has its own appointed butler. Bicycles are provided with each villa to explore the gardens and local area.

  • Luxury Garden Pool Villa

    Set directly on the edge of the ocean, surrounded by tall coconut palm trees, these beautifully appointed 1 bedroom villas (total 34 in number) feature a large living room leading onto a private deck with table and chairs, one day bed, a couple of sun loungers with parasol and a private pool. The bedroom has a central, canopied king-size bed, with French doors leading onto the deck and pool, with views over the gardens. Size: 155sqm

  • Luxury Oceanfront Pool Villa

    These luxuriously appointed 1 bedroom villas are just like the luxury garden pool villas, except that they are set directly on the edge of the ocean, surrounded by tall coconut palm trees. The bedroom has a central, canopied king-size bed, with French doors leading onto the deck and pool, with views over the gardens and then the ocean. Size: 155sqm

  • Prestige Oceanfront Pool Villa

    These 1 bedroom beautifully appointed villas (total 11 in number) are set on the edge of the ocean featuring separate toilet, double basins, stand-alone bath and separate shower cabin. It leads onto a small secluded private garden with an outdoor shower. They can accommodate up to 3 adults and a child or 2 adults and 2 children. Size 194 sq m.

  • Presidential Pool Villa

    This exclusive 2 bedroom villa is set at the edge of the water has a large living room, well appointed bedrooms and big white bathrooms that is furnished in colonial style and opens onto a wooden deck and an 11-metre private plunge pool. The bedroom has a central, canopied king-size bed, with French doors leading onto the deck and pool, with breathtaking views of the ocean. The spacious bathroom features separate toilet, double basins, stand-alone bath and separate shower cabin. Size: 468 square metres.

  • Frangipani Garden Pool Villa

    These 2 bedroom villas are Set in lush gardens surrounded by tall coconut palm trees and they offer space for a family or two couples travelling together. They can accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 children. One bedroom with a king bed and the additional bedroom features either twin or king size beds overlooking the gardens. These beautifully appointed villas feature a large living room leading onto a private deck with table and chairs, one day bed, a couple of sun loungers with parasol and a private pool. Size: 234 square metres.

  • Frangipani Oceanfront Pool Villa

    There are 2 such villas and they are identical to the Frangipani Garden Pool villas except that they are set directly on the beach, at the edge of the ocean. There are only 2 such villas and they feature a large living room leading onto a private deck with table and chairs, one day bed, a couple of sun loungers with parasol and a private pool. Size: 234 square metres.

Services & Amenities

  • Luxurious, exclusive accommodation 
  • Exceptional dining venues 
  • A full-fledged gym, tennis courts and kids club
  • The Spa nestled amongst 2 hectares of beautiful gardens
  • Private butler service with Unpacking and packing service and in-villa guest registration
  • Complimentary access to bicycles, Kayaks, Pedal boats and snorkelling  
  • The Library, which is also a venue for meetings or private group dining 
  • A dazzling swimming pool 

Tariffs & Packages

Estimated Average Price: US$ 950 per night


 
Terms & Conditions:
  • The estimated average price listed is for the base category room and is only indicative and may /may not include taxes. Please speak to or mail our luxury travel consultants with your dates of travel or fill out our enquiry form and we will revert with the best currently available price / offer for the chosen room category
  • The exclusive and/or special offers, if listed, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without prior notice. Proof of eligibility maybe required to avail of some types of special offers (eg: honeymoon offers)
  • The booking, payment and cancellation policies of the hotel/s will apply and our luxury travel consultants will advice you of the same at the time of reservation
  • Check in time for most hotels worldwide is 1400 hrs and check out time is 1200 hrs. Early check in will be on request and is subject to availability
  • We do not levy any booking fees or service charges