The Residence Zanzibar
Our Opinion of The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar sprawls across 80 acres of gardens, white sand and azure water on the island’s southwest coast, and it is the only property in Zanzibar that belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World. That affiliation is well earned. With 66 villas, each with its own private pool, this is a resort built around space, privacy and a proper sense of luxury.
Every villa comes with modern amenities including satellite TV, but the real draw is the outdoor living. Your own pool, your own terrace, your own slice of the Indian Ocean. The resort has two restaurants, one serving international cuisine and the other offering Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fusion, plus a poolside bar for lighter bites. The spa is expansive, the fitness centre well equipped, and there are floodlit tennis courts and a range of water sports for the active.
What sets The Residence apart is how it balances seclusion with access. Guests can borrow bicycles to explore the island’s history and culture, and the Jozani National Forest Reserve is nearby for nature lovers. It feels private without feeling isolated.
Best for couples and families who want a spacious, high-end villa experience with the reassurance of a globally recognised standard. The private pool in every villa is a genuine luxury, and the grounds are magnificent. Not for those seeking a small, intimate boutique hotel, but for a grand, luxurious beach escape with room to breathe, The Residence delivers impressively.
Every villa comes with modern amenities including satellite TV, but the real draw is the outdoor living. Your own pool, your own terrace, your own slice of the Indian Ocean. The resort has two restaurants, one serving international cuisine and the other offering Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fusion, plus a poolside bar for lighter bites. The spa is expansive, the fitness centre well equipped, and there are floodlit tennis courts and a range of water sports for the active.
What sets The Residence apart is how it balances seclusion with access. Guests can borrow bicycles to explore the island’s history and culture, and the Jozani National Forest Reserve is nearby for nature lovers. It feels private without feeling isolated.
Best for couples and families who want a spacious, high-end villa experience with the reassurance of a globally recognised standard. The private pool in every villa is a genuine luxury, and the grounds are magnificent. Not for those seeking a small, intimate boutique hotel, but for a grand, luxurious beach escape with room to breathe, The Residence delivers impressively.
The Residence Zanzibar Summary
A sprawling 80 acres of verdant gardens, azure waters and white sands all play host to Zanzibar's only member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World'. Living up to its credentials, The Residence Zanzibar is a master class in luxury holidaying, offering 66 of the most tantalising villas in the Indian Ocean.
All villas house a private pool and come accompanied with modern amenities such as a satellite TV.
Guests can choose from two restaurants serving international and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fusion cuisine or grab a bite at the poolside bar. Facilities available to guests also include an expansive Spa, fitness centre, floodlit tennis courts and a range of water sports.
Culture buffs can explore the island that has played host to the Sultans and colonial Brits alike on their individually alotted bicycles, whilst nature lovers are ideally located for visits to the Jozani National Forest Reserve.
If this is in your price range you would be hard pushed to find a resort that allows secluded serenity and a taste of the island as well as this one does.
All villas house a private pool and come accompanied with modern amenities such as a satellite TV.
Guests can choose from two restaurants serving international and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fusion cuisine or grab a bite at the poolside bar. Facilities available to guests also include an expansive Spa, fitness centre, floodlit tennis courts and a range of water sports.
Culture buffs can explore the island that has played host to the Sultans and colonial Brits alike on their individually alotted bicycles, whilst nature lovers are ideally located for visits to the Jozani National Forest Reserve.
If this is in your price range you would be hard pushed to find a resort that allows secluded serenity and a taste of the island as well as this one does.
