The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar is a seductive retreat of private pool villas within a lush, forested 32-hectare estate. The resort blends modern comforts with Swahili, Omani, British and Indian influences. Enjoy carefree days relaxing by your private pool, on the beach, or exploring the gardens on foot or by bicycle.
The huge resort is spread out along the coast with the Luxury Beach front and Prestige Beach Front villa types on the seafront and the garden rooms are set back. All the 66 villas have air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, huge bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, each with its own infinity pool outside the front next to a veranda with sun beds and then a short walk to the beach or negotiate your way around by golf cart or bicycle. The resort has excellent facilities with a full spa, gym, huge main swimming pool, water sports area, tennis courts and kids club.
Expert View
- Tranquil, tropical gardens and a mile-long beach
- Every villa with a private pool and deck area
- Suitable for couples and families alike
- 5-star cuisine and spa experiences
- Deep sea fishing and diving with dolphins
At a glance
- 66 Villas
- All Ages
- Open All Year
- Family Rooms
- Half Board
- Beach
"The resort is very family-friendly and includes a kids club that hosts fun activities such as candy floss parties, movie nights, water gun fights and cooking classes."
ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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Boat Trip
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Ocean Safari
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Canoeing/Kayaking
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Fishing
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Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
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Watersports
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Wellness/Spa
Gallery
Take a journey through The Residence Zanzibar to get a flavor of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From majestic wildlife to out of this world natural wonders, cultural melting pots and enchanting beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is thrilling. Unsure where to visit? Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure, a milestone celebration or simply a much-needed escape, experience the joy with this inspiring selection of favourites.
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HOW TO BOOK
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CLIENT REVIEWS
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Holiday to The Residence Zanzibar
The property at The Residence is absolutely beautiful. Riding bikes around the property with lots of monkeys was fun, and the main pool area was also stunning.
However, we have mixed feelings about this property. We didn’t love the location, as it was very far south on the island, far from other t…
vacation to The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar was slightly disappointing primarily due to the service. The staff was very slow and not accommodating. While we had an all-inclusive package getting drinks took quite long. Additionally, there was only one pool with not enough seats. We had no help from staff with moving poo…
Read full reviewHoliday to The Residence Zanzibar
Beautiful grounds and property. Housekeeping needs improvement. Food was good for all-inclusive but would have become mundane if we stayed longer.
Read full reviewHoneymoon to The Residence Zanzibar
Our experience at The Residence unfortunately started off on the wrong foot. Due to some payment errors in their systems, they could not see that Mahlatini's payment had come through and therefore made us wait 2 hours before allowing us to check in. A few other comments on the overall stay:
- They…