The Residence Zanzibar

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Prices

Next 365 nights · updated daily

Lowest
$265
Mon, May 25
Highest
$592
Thu, Jul 23
Median
$402
across 365 nights
Cheapest week
$309
May 24 – 30

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4.5
841 reviews

Character and identity

Spread across 79 acres on Zanzibar's quieter southwest coast, this is a low-density villa resort where African, Omani and European design languages converge under pitched wooden ceilings and behind floor-to-ceiling doors. The 66 standalone villas each come with a private pool, outdoor shower courtyard and deck framing either garden or sea, with bicycles provided to navigate the grounds. A near 500-foot jetty anchors the waterfront, doubling as a watersports launch and a candlelit sundowner perch. The six-pavilion spa weaves indoor and outdoor treatment rooms through tropical gardens, and the lagoon's calm, shallow water makes swimming and snorkelling possible directly from shore.

Who's it for

Best for:
Couples and honeymooners after seclusion, design-literate travellers who want villa privacy over resort buzz, and anyone who values warm, swimmable water without the reef-walk most of Zanzibar demands. The hands-on excursions to spice farms, fishing villages and mangrove estuaries suit curious guests who want substance beyond the lounger.

Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a structured kids' programme and lively pool scene, or guests who prefer compact, walkable resorts: the 79-acre footprint means bikes or buggies for every move. Those chasing Stone Town nightlife or a north-coast party energy will find the location too remote.

Bottom line

The defining draw here is the combination of villa privacy and an unusually swimmable lagoon, a rare pairing on Zanzibar where most beaches go tidal. Book a seafront villa with pool if the budget allows, since garden categories trade away the headline view. Shoulder months around June and October tend to deliver the best weather-to-rate ratio.

Location

Zanzibar, Tanzania

What this place offers

  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurants
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Table service

Useful info

Address
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Website
cenizaro.com
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Phone
+255 24 555 5000
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