Hotel★★★★★
The Residence Zanzibar
Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Zanzibar, Tanzania
About The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar is a hotel in Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 36 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking. The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 37 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 12:00
- Rooms
- 66
- Opened
- 2012
- Last renovated
- 2025
- Other stays within 500 m
- 3
Hotel prices in Zanzibar by month
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi
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How The Residence Zanzibar scores
Better rated than 91% of hotels in Zanzibar
- Guest rating 9.1
- Location 2.5
- Facilities 10.0
- Spa & wellness 9.5
Zanzibar average
Amenities
Swimming poolSpaBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
- 24-hour room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 2.5/10
- Walk grade
- 15/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 2
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beach | 4.3 km10 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) | 37 km83 min drive |
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Questions about The Residence Zanzibar
How do guests rate The Residence Zanzibar?
The Residence Zanzibar has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 36 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Zanzibar.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Residence Zanzibar?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Does The Residence Zanzibar include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does The Residence Zanzibar have a pool?
Yes, The Residence Zanzibar has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at The Residence Zanzibar?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is The Residence Zanzibar from the airport?
The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 37 km away in a straight line.
When did The Residence Zanzibar open?
The Residence Zanzibar opened in 2012 and was last renovated in 2025.
How many rooms does The Residence Zanzibar have?
The Residence Zanzibar has 66 rooms.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score