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    The Residence Zanzibar

    905 Reviews
    #1 of 5 Hotels in Kizimkazi
    Mchangamle, Kizimkazi 2404, Tanzania
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          US$489
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          Overview
          4.5
          905 reviews
          • Excellent81%
          • Very good12%
          • Average5%
          • Poor1%
          • Terrible1%
          Travellers talk about
          “private pool” (100 reviews)
          “main pool” (35 reviews)
          “our honeymoon” (61 reviews)
          Free Wifi
          Free Parking
          Breakfast included
          Beachfront
          Pool
          Non-Smoking Rooms
          Restaurant
          Airport Transportation
          Room Service
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          Poolside Bar
          Fitness centre
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          Tennis Court
          Kids Club
          Butler Service
          Babysitting
          Private Balcony
          5.0 Star Hotel
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          1 - 5 of 549 reviews

          Reviewed yesterday via mobile
          Amazing, tranquil and well serviced

          The hotel villas are beautiful, the staff are fantastic. Very attentive and friendly. Food was fantastic, slightly too much dressings on the salads, but they kitchen staff were happy to put that on the side. Only 4 stars due to the road leading up to...More

          Thank Jessica H
          Reviewed 2 days ago
          Amazing Experience

          My wife and I had a great four days stay in this resort. The experience was amazing. We stayed in an ocean front villa which was very spacious and had its own private pool and great view o the ocean. Villa was always cleaned with...More

          Thank bennjorogek
          Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
          Great Place but Should do Better

          This was the final destination for my honeymoon. I have to start by saying the rooms and location is fantastic, really is a paradise but you pay for that and it is what you get so we had a fantastic time. There were a few...More

          Thank Simon B
          Reviewed 4 days ago
          Not as good as expected

          My new husband and I stayed at the Residence for 6 nights after a few days on Safari in Kenya. Unfortunately I don't think this hotel is as good as I would have expected...I have mixed feelings about it which I've detailed below. The Beach...More

          2  Thank Tamsyn B
          Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
          Honeymoon ruined

          The location is really gorgeous, the private pools are lovely (even though they aren't really secluded), the beach is public so you get loads of hassle when you even step on it, sellers are literally waiting for you. You aren't really allowed off the resort...More

          Thank Sanderson2015
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          About
          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Beachfront
          • Pool
          • Free Parking
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Room Service
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Restaurant
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
          • Breakfast included
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Room Service
          • Dry Cleaning
          • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
          • Airport Transportation
          • Meeting Rooms
          • Business Centre with Internet Access
          • Laundry Service
          • Concierge
          • Banquet Room
          • Breakfast included
          • Multilingual Staff
          • Babysitting
          • Things to do
          • Pool
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Restaurant
          • Tennis Court
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$363 - US$1,055 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
          • Room types
          • Suites ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 66
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          • Zanzibar Island >
          • Kizimkazi
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          • The Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi
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          Darryl B
          Hey people, We're actually booked into Breezes but are thinking of changing to here. I don't suppose anyone has stayed in both, and can compare? We'll be coming for our honeymoon :) Thank you
          17 June 2017|
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          Response from Africa E | Reviewed this property |
          if you haven't heard enough of advise on this yet, Breezes has such a honeymoon feel, with endless ocean view right in front of you :)
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          Felix M
          Is this place nice for a Honeymoon?
          7 April 2017|
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          Response from Francois L | Property representative |
          Dear Felix , Greetings from The Residence Zanzibar ! If you look for idyllic, private and romantic place for the Honeymoon , then The Residence Zanzibar is your perfect choice ; we do offer special honeymoon package that... More
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          Missy19
          Hi, you have mentioned in a past comment that you are looking at making the mini bar in the room as part of all inclusive are you still looking into this? Thank you
          6 April 2017|
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          Response from Charlie C | Reviewed this property |
          Missy19, I don't know but I would like to advise you that if you are going for the beach, don't go to Zanzibar. The beach is only swimmable until about noon then it is swamped with sea urchins and seaweed and the hotel is... More
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          "We recommend villa 107"
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          "We had a 'luxury ocean front pool villa'. We woke up looking out over a little garden, the beach, the..."
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          "All villas are detached with their own swimming pools. We stayed in villa 103 that was right on the beach."
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          "The garden rooms are more secluded. Take the full board option rather than half as it is better value in the..."
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