Author: Patty Moore

Posted: Tuesday, May 16 2017, 13:31:25

We were looking for a romantic and relaxing vacation. We booked our accommodation at The Residence and was impressed by the big beautiful room and the private pool. The room and pool are surrounded with flora so it really gave a feeling of privacy. Also the location is a bit isolated which was ideal for us. It was quiet and beautiful, the beach is beautiful as well and also the big public pool. The Staff are also very friendly. The seafood was excellent. You can swim in the sea at high tide in the early morning and at sunset. Usually I don't want to return to places I already visited, but I definitely want to come back to The Residence in Zanzibar.

Author: Edwin White

Posted: Tuesday, May 16 2017, 13:30:29

The Residence in Zanzibar is incredible. The food and service are outstanding. Everyone at this establishment bends over backwards to fulfill all requests. The F&B manager is spectacular. The facilities at The Residence leave you with a distinct realization that private villa living is both affordable and memorable. Looking forward to our next stay.

Author: Tracy Nelson

Posted: Tuesday, May 16 2017, 13:24:05

The Residence Hotel and Spa is place really off the beaten track. I say that so that you can prepare yourselves for 15 minutes of unmade bumpy roads before you reach the lush vegetation and seclusion of the beautiful hotel. It really is worth the drive.

We needed somewhere to get away to relax and recharge. The Residence provided that haven. Tranquil, and relaxing with beautiful vistas and lots of space of your own. We booked a seafront villa and loved watching the tide from the seclusion of our own pool. It was great being given bikes to cycle around the property. As previous guests have said the vegetation is lush and there are lots of beautiful birds and other wildlife. The Indian Ocean offers the best swimming and I was able to enjoy the sea at least twice a day, when the tide was in. I would swim in the early morning and then again in the evening, before a sundowner on the terrace watching the sunset. That is the wonderful thing about the location and position. It is in the south of the island Zanzibar but on the west coast so you see the sun set and once it’s dark, not just wonderful stars in the sky above, but the lights of Dar es Salaam glowing on the distant horizon.

We like to explore, and it was easy to arrange transport, so we went to Stone Town, Jambiani and Page. It was always lovely to come back to the peace and quiet of The Residence and have a gentle swim.
The food was varied and delicious. The Staff were very attentive and always smiling. They were led by a great management team. Nothing was too much trouble. We can’t wait to go back.