With all-villa accommodation featuring private pools, The Residence Zanzibar has villa butlers, a mile-long beach and a relaxing spa with top treatments
Your holiday always includes
- Premium lounge passes at UK airports
- VIP meet & greet service at departure
- Private transfers to and from your hotel
- Personal concierge service throughout
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- The first-hand knowledge of our team
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Hotel information
This all pool villa resort is a sumptuous offering, which as you would expect from a property that is sister to the iconic Residence, Mauritius, is a pure delight complete with villa butlers on hand to assists guests every whim.
Lying in splendid isolation on the South West coast of the island of Zanzibar, in a glorious setting, boarded on one side by a mile-long powdery white sand beach with coconut palms, flanked by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean within an easy drive of the village of Kizimkazi, which is famous for its dolphin safaris.
There is plenty to do here from indulging in spa treatments in one of the spas 6 treatment rooms to the more active options from sea-based activities such as snorkelling, exploring the exceptional marine life to getting on your bike, the bicycles being provided, with each villa and exploring the gardens and local area. Or you could simply indulge in a day at the beach where complimentary sorbets, iced water and fruit skewers will keep you cool.
Activities & Entertainment
Complimentary watersports, land sports and activities available including a tennis court, bicycles, fitness centre, kayak, pedal boat, HobieCat, snorkelling. The following activities can be organised at an additional charge: Kite surfing, deep-sea fishing, dolphin safari, Dhow cruise, scuba diving.
Zanzibar travel information
- Time zone: +3 GMT
- Flight time: 13 hours
- Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air France, British Airways
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling, US Dollar, Euro
- Tipping guideline: Depends on the service
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a high risk of malaria in Zanzibar. There is a low potential for exposure to yellow fever and there is a certificate requirement. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Zanzibar City
- Population: 1,303,569
- National languages: Swahili, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type G, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You need a visa for Zanzibar if you have a British passport - apply online
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Jacob
Travel Specialist
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