Quick facts
Destination
Stone Town
Country
Zanzibar
Category
Beach Resort
Price tier
Top Luxury
Starting from
$700 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
66
Nearest airport
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) — Transfer from Zanzibar Airport
Best for
Travellers wanting a large-scale luxury villa resort with private pools and extensive grounds
Child policy
Family-friendly; please confirm villa configurations directly with the resort
Last reviewed
June 2026
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar’s 66 luxuriously appointed villas fuse contemporary style with the elegance of the island’s African, Omani, and European heritage. Set within 32 hectares of tropical gardens, the villas combine spaciousness and privacy, with a lounge deck furnished with wicker chairs and daybeds overlooking a 1.2-metre-deep private swimming pool and garden, beach, or ocean views. Bicycles are provided with each villa for exploring the gardens and surroundings at leisure.
Dining
The resort offers an exciting gastronomic journey across two restaurants or in the privacy of your villa. The Dining Room serves international dishes with a hint of Zanzibari spice, while The Pavilion Restaurant draws on Indian, Arabic, and Mediterranean influences for an atmospheric dining experience. The Earth Basket farm-to-table concept incorporates handpicked daily harvests from the resort’s own kitchen farms.
Spa & Wellness
The Spa is one of the resort’s standout features, with six spacious treatment pavilions and a relaxation area set within the tropical grounds.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer time
Transfer from Zanzibar Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Garden Pool Villa
Private villa with a 1.2m-deep pool, lounge deck, and garden views, set within the resort's tropical grounds.
Ocean View Pool Villa
Private villa with pool and views over the ocean, offering additional privacy and outlook.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
The Residence Zanzibar’s 66 villas, each with a private pool, set within 32 hectares of tropical gardens, make it one of the most expansive luxury resorts on the island. The blend of African, Omani, and European architectural influences, combined with a genuinely substantial spa and farm-to-table dining, gives it broad appeal for travellers wanting both space and polish.— The SafariBando team
