Went there and felt was not in Tanzania, the whole time. It is an excellent place to relax. I would rate it an excellent hotel . Very similar service like mauritius. Although the menu prices should be avoided for customers who pay for full board.

So let me start with the basics. The Residence is just about 1 year old. They have three other hotels and have brought several senior managers from their resort in Mauritius. There are 66 individual villas, each of which is essentially a house with two massive rooms and a gigantic bathroom. Gorgeous furnishings and linens all the way around and... More

Most amazing experience of my life- I spent 5 nights here with my family- husband and 9 y/o and 12 y/o - My brother and his family in the neighboring villa. They give each person in the villa a bicycle to use to get around - so fun!! We all biked to dinner every night. Hard to know where to... More

I have never ever been in a place so amazing like that!! I was so amazed by every thing!!!! Every thing is so amazing from child care to the pools to the rooms! It is worth every penny I used!!!

The Residence, ive stayed in many Beach Resorts in Znz - but this is by far the best resort, just amazing, the rooms - mind blowing, the private deck and pool :) the main attraction of this hotel must be - the very polite and amazing always smiling staff (apart from one at the restaurant). just great - was there... More

During the christmas and new year vacation, i decided to spend the time with my family in a peaceful, beautiful place and therefore we chose Zanzibar. We chose the hotel "The Residence" as it was described as a very comfortable, well equipped hotel and as the best hotel on the island of Zanzibar. When we arrived to the hotel we... More

We recently stayed at The Residence on Zanzibar to get away for a weekend and also to celebrate my son's 14th Birthday. -- The entire experience was sublime. - The staff and service could not be faulted in any way. They provided the most incredible birthday cake for us, and created a birthday table on our veranda that quite took... More

We spent three nights together with my family on x-mas time at "the residence". Honest; this property is one of the BEST that I have ever visit, trully will not forget! The service was fantastic, PERFECT AND CLEAN villas (no mistake). The food is very modern ( I love modern kitchen) very healthy, buffet on x-mas evening was international, a´la... More

I have just returned from a 3 night stay at Residence Zanzibar and felt compelled to write a review due to the amazingness of this hotel. Every detail has been thought of, the elegant rooms, the individual pools for every villa, a bike for each person parked outside your villa, the bath menu and much much more. The food at... More