The Residence Zanzibar

About

The Residence Zanzibar is an elegant, five‑star beachfront villa resort set within 32 hectares of lush tropical gardens along a mile‑long, powder‑white sandy beach on Zanzibar’s southwest coast—just a 55‑minute drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and historic Stone Town. The resort features 66 individually freestanding villas (one‑ and two‑bedroom, including a presidential ocean‑front option), each with air‑conditioning, private infinity plunge pool, outdoor and indoor showers, sundeck, minibar, in‑villa safe, Wi‑Fi, satellite TV, and bicycles for garden exploration . Guests enjoy exceptional dining at two on‑site restaurants—The Dining Room for international/Spice Island dishes and The Pavilion showcasing Middle Eastern‑Mediterranean cuisine—plus in‑villa private dining and three bars . The expansive spa offers six treatment pavilions, outdoor showers, steam room, sauna, and premium Ila treatments, while leisure options include a 41 × 14 m glass‑edged infinity pool, kids’ club, tennis, gym, kayak/paddle‑boat/sailing, snorkelling, diving, dolphin cruises, and bicycles . With attentive butler service, 24‑hour in‑villa dining, and a secluded yet accessible location near Kizimkazi village (famous for dolphin safaris), The Residence Zanzibar delivers a perfect balance of privacy, family‑friendly luxury, cultural richness, and modern comfort—ideal for couples, families, or multigenerational escapes in a serene Indian Ocean setting.

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