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The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar is a luxury beachfront resort and offers an exquisite and tranquil escape, with elegant villas, beautiful gardens, and a stunning beachfront setting.

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From $755 per person sharing, per night

LocationZanzibar
From, per person · night$755

About the lodge

An overview of The Residence Zanzibar.

The Residence Zanzibar is a luxury beachfront resort and offers an exquisite and tranquil escape, with elegant villas, beautiful gardens, and a stunning beachfront setting.

Highlights

  • Luxurious private villas with pools
  • Beachfront access and beachfront dining experiences
  • A variety of traditional seafood and international dishes
  • Relaxation and rejuvenation at The Spa
  • A selection of water sports and activities
  • Cultural experiences

You Should Know

Children of all ages are welcome at The Residence Zanzibar.

The Detail

The Residence Zanzibar boasts 66 meticulously designed villas that seamlessly blend contemporary style with the island's rich African, Omani, and European heritage. These villas offer an exquisite combination of spaciousness and seclusion.

Step outside onto the lounge deck, furnished with comfortable wicker chairs and inviting daybeds. For those eager to explore the beautiful surroundings, strolls through the lush gardens are a delight, or guests can opt for the complimentary bicycles provided with each Zanzibar luxury villa, allowing for an even closer connection to the local environment. Whether it's the presidential pool villa, the two-bedroom options, or the various one-bedroom selections, The Residence Zanzibar offers a variety of accommodation choices to suit the preferences of every discerning guest.

Price Includes

  • Tea/coffee in the villa
  • Four bottles of bottled water per villa, replenished daily
  • Buffet breakfast served at the Dining Restaurant
  • Themed buffets, set menus, or à la carte dinners served at designated restaurants, the beach, or the pool deck
  • The Pavilion Restaurant is open for dinner, but a reservation is required
  • Water and soft beverages are not included at any outlet and are subject to additional charges based on consumption

Note:

  • Premium dishes incur an upcharge/supplement.
  • In-villa dining service is not included; it can be availed at an additional charge.
  • Floating breakfast is available at an additional charge with prior booking.
  • Sunset cocktails at the jetty bar, as well as drinks at the beach bar or the main pool area, are subject to additional charges.

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 23 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

1 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Half Board - Buffet breakfast and dinner, daily tea, coffee, and four bottles of water

$755

per person · night

Peak / migration

1 Sept 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

Half Board - Buffet breakfast and dinner, daily tea, coffee, and four bottles of water

$575

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Family

Two children up to the age of 7.99 sharing with their parents stay free on a half-board basis in a Luxury Garden Pool Villa, Luxury Ocean Pool Villa or Prestige Ocean Pool Villa. Available year-round except during the festive season, and the Zanzibar infrastructure tax remains payable locally for every guest, including infants and children.

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from The Residence Zanzibar by Cenizaro's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoon Added Values

Romantic villa turn-down service, beach bag, local 'kitenge', beach dinner for two with a bottle of sparkling wine, 45-minute couple massage

Guests celebrating their honeymoon at The Residence Zanzibar receive a curated package of romantic inclusions valid year-round (excluding Festive Season) when staying in a 1-bedroom villa (Luxury Garden Pool Villa, Luxury Ocean Pool Villa, or Prestige Ocean Pool Villa). A copy of the wedding certificate no older than 9 months must be provided before arrival or at check-in. A minimum 4-night stay is required. Inclusions are a romantic villa turn-down service, a beach bag, a local 'kitenge', a beach dinner for two with a bottle of sparkling wine, and a 45-minute couple massage.

Minimum stay
4 nights
Proof
A copy of the wedding certificate not older than 9 months, must be sent before arrival or shown at check-in

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to The Residence Zanzibar, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari All ages
Child rates
Children 0–7.99 years stay free of charge (FOC) on all meal plans. Children 8–11.99 years pay reduced supplements: USD 149 pp/night Half Board, USD 20 pp/night Full Board upgrade, USD 48 Standard All-Inclusive, USD 69 Premium All-Inclusive. Children 12+ pay adult rates (USD 249 pp/night HB). Mandatory Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Gala Dinner supplements: USD 95 for children 8–11.99, FOC for 0–7.99, USD 190 adults. Infrastructure Tax of USD 5 per person per night applies to all guests including infants. Family Added Value: in 1-Bedroom Villas, 2 children up to 7.99 years sharing with parents stay free on Half Board (year-round except Festive period).
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
Kids' programme · Babysitting available
Exceptions

All ages are welcomed to stay; the resort is a beach/villa property with no game activities, so no minimum age applies to drives or walks. Two-bedroom Frangipani and Presidential Villas accommodate up to 6 guests including children up to age 11.99; 1-Bedroom villas accommodate up to 4 (2 adults + 2 children, with at least one child under 7.99 in most configurations). Interconnecting villas are not possible — only stand-alone villas are offered; adjacent villas can be reserved strictly subject to availability. Rollaway beds (up to two) or a baby cot can be arranged in the living area on request. The Family Added Value benefit (2 kids under 7.99 free on Half Board in 1-Bedroom Villa) is not available during the Festive period. Infrastructure Tax of USD 5 pp/night applies to infants and children. Restaurant dress codes are enforced for children (no swimwear, shoes required).

Water safari

Out on the water.

Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at The Residence Zanzibar. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.

Kayak

Complimentary Kayak

Guests at The Residence Zanzibar have complimentary access to kayaks as part of the resort's included non-motorised water sports activities. Kayaks are available during the stay alongside other non-motorised options such as catamaran and paddle boat.

Cost
complimentary
Availability
subject to availability and weather conditions

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Your specialist for this lodge

Kim Abrahams

Kim Abrahams

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows The Residence Zanzibar backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Nerine Du Plessis

With Nerine across the team.

"Our travel agent Kate Harrington provided excellent service throughout the booking process. She was quick to respond to my questions, provided clear proposals with transparent pricing, and was easy to work with even through weekends and holidays. She was able to propose lodges and hold the availabilities for us while our vacation planning evolved. She is reassuring and clear in her communication style. Thank you Kate, for making the booking process easier!"
August 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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Let's design your stay.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at The Residence Zanzibar: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours. Your details stay private. View our privacy policy.

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