Why Stay at Residence Zanzibar Resort?
The Residence Zanzibar is an all-villa, five-star estate on the island's secluded southwest coast near Kizimkazi, where every one of its 66 standalone villas has its own private pool. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it delivers space and seclusion on a scale few Indian Ocean resorts attempt.
Where Is Residence Zanzibar Resort & What Wildlife Can You See?
The resort occupies a 32-hectare tropical forest estate fronting a mile-long white-sand beach, 58 km south of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport — a 55 to 60-minute private transfer. Kizimkazi is famous for its resident dolphins, and boat safaris depart from the resort's own jetty; snorkelling, kayaking and excursions to Jozani Forest, home of the endemic red colobus monkey, add genuine wildlife interest, while monkeys and birdlife animate the villa gardens in the green season.
Rooms & Style
Villas range from Luxury Garden and Ocean Front Pool Villas to Frangipani Villas and a Presidential Ocean Front Villa, all with private pools, generous terraces and interiors blending African, Omani and European influences. Butler service, a kids club, tropical-garden spa and wine-pairing dinners complete the offer, and the estate is eco-certified with its own water purification.
Who Is It Ideal For?
- Luxury travellers who consider a private pool non-negotiable
- Honeymooners wanting seclusion without sacrificing resort facilities
- Families using multi-bedroom villas, babysitting and the kids club
- Wildlife-minded beach guests keen on dolphin trips and Jozani Forest
Pairs Well With
The Residence is a flagship finale for a Zanzibar beach stay, pairing seamlessly with safari-first itineraries like the 9-day Kenya and Zanzibar combination.
