The Residence Zanzibar
Mchangamle Kizimkazi, Zanzibar City, Mjini-Magharibi (Zanzibar Urban/Wes, 0000, Tanzania
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Mchangamle Kizimkazi, Zanzibar City, Mjini-Magharibi (Zanzibar Urban/Wes, 0000, Tanzania
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Business Center
- Free Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Babysitting/Child Services
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Water sports
- Children's playground
- Trouser press
- Fishing
- Billiards
- Table tennis
- Darts
- Canoeing
- Packed lunches
- Cycling
- Fax/photocopying
- Diving
- Snack bar
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Wheelchair accessible
- On-site parking
- kids club
- outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Game Room
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Live entertainment
- Massage services
- Private Beach
- Restaurant(s)
- Snorkeling
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Happy Hour
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Indoor play area
- Pool with view
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Yoga classes
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Themed dinner nights
- Cooking class
- Aerobics
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Mobile app for room service
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Access to health care professionals
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Food delivery
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Spa services
- Spa/sauna
- Tennis court & equipment
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Room service available
- Takeout dining services available
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
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- Kisauni Airport - 20.34 mi
- Dar Es Salaam Airport - 36.55 mi
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Maliha (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
So relaxing and luxurious
I loved the villa with ocean view, the room was big and as well as the bathroom
Turn down was not a regular turn down they basically arranged and cleaned the room again.
Everyday we stayed there they came to check on the pool without calling them.
The staff is so friendly and kind.
I loved seeing the monkeys outside my room.
Sport activities were also nice.
The massage was amazing and so relaxing.
The sofa was not comfortable and the TV was too small for the room
Melissa (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Our stay was absolutely perfect!!! The attention to details and the service was great. Special thanks to (Mercy) in front desk for arranging the birthday dinner and decor for my husband. Also a special thanks to the room service team (Sophia & Shakira) for going above and beyond with making sure we are looked after.
The resort is stunning, pool area is beautiful and the service is outstanding.
Another special thanks to the Chef (Satish) for the excellent food served in the resort.
Nothing at all- Everything was perfect !
Maria (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Loved the view and sunsets from the ocean-front villa as well as the private pools. The room was large and the bathroom was huge!The staff was extremely attentive and accommodating for every need. Bicycles are provided and fun to ride around the property. We loved seeing monkeys, dik diks, and elephant shrews daily around the property. Take walks along the ocean during low tide (to the right you will pass many fishing boats and huts, art stands, and then find a bar on a promontory where drinks are half the price compared to the Residence). We paid for an excursion to Jozani Forest, which we could have done without because the property is teeming with both black monkeys and red colobus monkeys. We did very much enjoy the outing to Saalam Caves to feed the sea turtles. The Safari Blue trip was nice but expensive and a long trip. We didn’t visit anyplace north or west or east, but we chose this place for the seclusion and tranquility—and that is what we experienced.
The beach has a lot of rocks and sea grass, and the sand in the water feels clay-like. We knew that from reviews and that we would have to snorkel elsewhere. During high tide you can enjoy frolicking in the ocean water, though. Plenty of excursions available but expensive.
Fadel (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Villas are spacious and very clean. Toilets are big. They do room service twice a day. They provide bicycles to commute within the resort. So calm and perfect for relaxation. Highly recommended
The beach wasnt good for swimming because of all the sea weed. They keep removing it but it keeps accumulating. There is a good variety of food but they could work more on the taste of food although it’s not bad at all.
Dara (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We really enjoyed our stay in The Residence. The staff was lovely. We were surrounded by nature. The children loved the kids club and their nature walks from there spotting birds and butterflies, as well as cycling around the resort. It has a boutique feeling, spacious villa with a pool, and a relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for a most memorable holiday. The children already are asking when we go back.
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Gabriele (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Pool was definitely one of a kind.
The villas where amazing!
Hawraa (Group Traveler)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The food was good
We like the shows
The view of the villa was gorgeous and service was excellent.
The only issue we had that We booked a private villa with pool , but it wasn’t private! The staff was passing by all the time.
Asma (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Beautiful place for kids, pretty villa with private pools and amazing food and service
The room had constant insects everywhere, needs better cleaning
Khadija (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Avinash (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent property overall and one of our best stays in Zanzibar. Complete privacy and excellent hotel facilities. Can’t go wrong with this one!
Maybe some more food options for our taste buds.
Mugeni (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
1) Green environment 2) Located right on the beach 3) Spacious rooms 4) Fresh and Delicious meals
1) My wife found a snake in the bathroom on two occasions. This matter was taken lightly inspite of the traumatic experience. It was not until we complained that fumigation was undertaken and even after this was ostensibly done, we still found another small snake in the outdoor bathroom area.
2) The property is located quite far away from the airport, and boat landing area
Mohamed (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The villas and facilities were amazing
The staff have become lethargic but then they made up for it
So client service
Samuel (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Igor (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The place is very nice and green, we saw so many animals that just that was worth the stay . Each villa has a decent sized pool, and the big pool is also in a great setting . Good spot for a lazy vacation with beautiful views.
The only minus would be exorbitant prices for drinks and food. $20 for a cocktail, or $5 for bottle of water is really too much . Not to mention over inflated (like 3x more) prices for taxi
B (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
breakfast was supper and dinner was excellent
if could have more beach shore less corals or stones
Udoka (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was my birthday and I was surprised with a cake and staff sang for me including the live band during dinner.Very thoughtful and nice of them. By the time I retired to my room,another surprise was waiting. They made up the bedroom beautifully with flowers and candles and wrote a happy birthday with my name. The manager Rakeesh ( I hope I spelt his name correctly) was also very nice and arranged some entertainment at The Pavilion Restaurant .
Upon checkout,we had missed breakfast and Benjamin was kind enough to offer us pizza.
Thank you to all the staff at The Residence. You made my stay beautiful.
Also the privacy of having your own pool was really nice.
Peter (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Fantastic location with brilliant villas and individual pool and seclusion.
Bikes were fun.
Birds and monkeys great to watch.
Very good food.
The flooring round pool is lifting and could do with renewing.
The Dhow, Mrs Residence was beautiful and clean and really impressive.
The motor launch Mr Residence is really shabby with cracked seats and a feeling of being poorly maintained, which for a five star resort and paying a lot of dollars to go out on the boat feels a bit of a shame.
Any clothing put down got brown stains on it.
The skipper and crew were brilliant…. On both trips.
Any gripe is a bit picky but being charged $5 for water in the restaurant seems a bit tight given the amount being charged for the other drinks.
William (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The villas are perfect. The swimming pool is amazing - especially the beach front options. There is nowhere else in Zanzibar you can get private pools like it.
Outside of your own villa the experience was disappointing. The food was disgusting and the service sub-par. Do NOT expect a 5 star hotel.
Nina (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It was beautiful, staff were lovely and the accommodation was excellent
The beach is not good for swimming. It doesn’t really matter as there’s a huge pool and private pools in each room, but if you were planning or hoping to swim in the sea you’d likely be a bit disappointed.
Nadah (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Area information
- Kisauni Airport - 20.34 mi
- Dar Es Salaam Airport - 36.55 mi
- Victoria Gardens - 25.00 mi
- Pugu Station - 39.01 mi
- Ngeta Station - 54.76 mi
- Zanzibar - 21.00 mi
- Mbwamaji Harbour - 29.30 mi
- Dar es Salaam Harbour - 31.41 mi
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The Residence Zanzibar
Mchangamle Kizimkazi, Zanzibar City, Mjini-Magharibi (Zanzibar Urban/Wes, 0000, Tanzania