The Residence Zanzibar is an exclusive all-villa retreat on a pristine stretch of white-sand beach on the island of Zanzibar. Spacious private pool villas, lush tropical gardens, world-class spa experiences and sunsets over the Indian Ocean create unmatched privacy, romance and refined island luxury.
Our team builds a fully tailor-made getaway around your stay, with flight tickets, airport transfers in Zanzibar and curated excursions designed around your preferences.
Highlights
All-villa beachfront retreat with private pool villas, a beachfront infinity pool, spa and kids club
Duration
Flexible stay, priced per person per night
Accommodation
Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa, one bedroom (11 villas, 194 sqm including deck and pool)
Rates Valid
Rates on request
Price Includes
Accommodation in a private pool villa
Half board: buffet breakfast and dinner at the resort
Tea and coffee in the villa, and bottled water replenished daily (4 bottles per villa)
Non-motorised water sports, bicycles, yoga class, Wi-Fi and kids club
Booking support and 24/7 customer care from our team
Price Excludes
Water and soft beverages at the resort outlets, charged by consumption
Motorised water sports, dolphin and snorkelling trips, sunset dhow and sandbank trips, for an extra fee
Return flights and airport transfers in Zanzibar, unless quoted
Babysitting, which is available for an extra fee
Travel insurance, personal expenses and tips
Rates
Rates are in USD, per person per night, half board, and are quoted on request. Contact our team for the 2026 discounted rate for your dates. PPS means per person sharing a double or twin room and PP means per person in a single-occupancy room.
Standard Inclusions at the Resort
Cold towel and welcome drink on arrival
A bicycle for each guest to explore the resort and its 80 acres of tropical gardens and wildlife
Indoor games including billiards, darts and table tennis, plus tennis, beach soccer, bocce ball and a village walk
Non-motorised water sports: kayak, catamaran, paddle boat and surfboard
Reef shoes, life jackets and snorkelling gear at the boat house
Complimentary Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas, and access to the library
Fully equipped gymnasium and sports and recreation centre
Complimentary sunrise or sunset yoga class, subject to schedule
Kids club with daily organised activities, complimentary, with babysitting for an extra fee
What to Expect
Each Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa has its own deck and pool, ocean views from every room and a freestanding bath, and sleeps up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 8. Amenities include air conditioning, a mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, a personal safe, bathrobes, mosquito nets, 24-hour in-villa dining and private butler service on request.
The resort has a spa featuring local flora and spices, a 150-metre jetty that works as a nautical club by day and a lounge bar at sunset, a 45 m by 15 m beachfront infinity pool, floodlit tennis courts, a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, a water sports centre and a kids club for ages 4 to 14, open from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm.
For dinner, The Pavilion serves dishes from the Mediterranean to the Middle East in smart casual surroundings, from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm, by reservation.
Excursions our team can arrange include a sandbank escape to the deserted islands of Pungwe and Kwale in Menai Bay Conservation Area, with a seafood barbecue lunch and snorkelling gear, and a 30-minute boat ride to Prison Island, home to giant tortoises.
- All-villa beachfront retreat with 80 acres of tropical gardens
- Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villas with private decks and pools
- Beachfront infinity pool and 150-metre jetty lounge bar
- Spa, fitness centre, tennis courts and water sports centre
- Kids club for ages 4 to 14
- Sandbank and Prison Island excursions
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