The Residence Zanzibar - Kizimkazi
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5-star beachfront resort with 66 private pool villas in Kizimkazi
Villas & Accommodations
The Residence Zanzibar offers 66 villas across six categories, each with a private pool and large living areas. Guests can choose from Luxury Garden Pool Villas to Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villas, all with views of the gardens, pool, or ocean. Each villa includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Dining & Entertainment
The hotel has two restaurants and a 150-metre jetty lounge bar for sunset cocktails. Guests can book private dining experiences on the jetty, and themed dinner nights are offered regularly. Evening entertainment includes live music, African dancers and drummers, and live sport events.
Wellness & Activities
The Residence Zanzibar has a spa and wellness centre with multiple treatment pavilions, a steam room, sauna, and a hot tub. Guests can book body wraps, facials, and couples massages using local ingredients. The hotel also offers a fitness centre with personal trainers, daily yoga classes with instructor Lukman, and a 41-meter outdoor swimming pool with a glass wall.
Family & Children
The Residence Zanzibar has an air-conditioned clubhouse for children's activities and games, staffed by multilingual, professionally trained staff. Kids can use the outdoor play equipment, indoor play area, and board games. Babysitting and child services are available, and the hotel offers a children's playground and a kids' club.
Location & Excursions
The hotel is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City and 57 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Nearby attractions include the Jozani Forest Reserve, dolphin safaris, and spice plantations. The village of Kizimkazi is 20 minutes away by car, and the hotel offers airport shuttle service upon request.
- Villas: 66 villas with private pools and gardens
- Dining: 2 restaurants and a 150-metre jetty lounge bar
- Wellness: Spa with multiple treatment pavilions, steam room, sauna, and hot tub
- Activities: Daily yoga, Zumba, tennis, snorkeling, and bicycle rental
- Family: Air-conditioned children's club with multilingual staff
- Location: 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City, near Jozani Forest Reserve
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
1670 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Private pool
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Room size:
1670 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Private pool
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Room size:
2090 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Private pool
Essential information about The Residence Zanzibar
| 💵 Lowest room price | 750 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.0 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 36.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
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