The Residence Zanzibar - Kizimkazi
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Luxury beachfront resort with private pool villas in Kizimkazi
Accommodation
The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi offers 66 villas spread across six categories, each with a private pool and large living areas. Garden pool villas provide seclusion, while ocean-front villas open directly onto the sand. Personalized butler service is available on request for every stay.
Dining
Two restaurants serve meals: the main Dining Room offers buffet-style dinners with nightly themes, and the Pavillion restaurant provides à la carte dining in a garden setting. Private dining experiences are available on the 150-metre jetty lounge bar, where sunset cocktails are served. Breakfast in the room and special diet menus are also offered.
Wellness & Activities
The Residence Zanzibar spa has multipe treatment pavilions, a steam room, sauna, and a glass-walled swimming pool. Daily yoga classes, personal training, and fitness classes are led by instructors such as Lukman. Complimentary non-motorised water sports include kayaking and snorkelling, and bycicles are provided for each villa.
Family
An air-conditioned children's club with multilingual staff offers board games, puzzles, and outdoor play equipment. Babysitting service, a game room with billiards and table tennis, and a children's playgound are available. Themed dinner nights and evening entertainment with live music and dance performences keep all ages engaged.
Location & Excursions
The Residence Zanzibar sits on a private beach area 55 minutes from Zanzibar City and 57 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Nearby attractions include Jozani Forest Reserve for nature walks, dolphin safaris, and spice plantation tours. Airport shuttle, car hire, and tour desk services are arranged by the hotel.
- Rooms: 66 private pool villas in six categories
- Dining: Two restaurants & jetty lounge bar
- Wellness: Spa with glass-walled pool and yoga sessions
- Family: Air-conditioned children's club with multilingual staff
- Activities: Complimentary kayaking, snorkelling, and bikes
- Location: 55 min from Zanzibar City, near Jozani Forest
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private pool
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private pool
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Residence Zanzibar
| 💵 Lowest room price | 832 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 58.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
Location
- City landmarks
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