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Long pier extends over turquoise sea to densely forested shore.
Infinity pool overlooking the ocean with palm trees beside an open beach bar.
Outdoor pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Modern hotel room with open door to outdoor area and pool view.
Wooden terrace with wicker chairs and infinity pool overlooking beach and palm trees.
A long, calm pool with palm trees and lounge chairs on both sides under a clear sky.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture and views of palm trees and the sea.
Clear water pool in front of a hut and palm trees under a blue sky.
Luxury villas with private pools surrounded by dense palm trees under a clear sky.
Beach bar with wooden swings overlooking sandy beach and ocean under clear sky
A tropical vacation home with a pool, hammock between palm trees, and lounge chairs.
Tropical beach with white sand, palm trees, and clear blue water under sunny skies.
View of a tropical hotel garden with palm trees overlooking the ocean.
Tropical beach with palm trees, sun umbrellas, and clear blue water under a partly cloudy sky.
Two people harvesting in a green agricultural field under sunny weather.
Pool with palm trees in a tropical setting at sunset by the sea
Open restaurant area with wooden chairs and tables overlooking the beach and sea.
Luxury resort with palm garden and large infinity pool by the sea under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, glass sliding door, and natural light
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, wooden paneling, and view of pool and garden.
Bright living room with open view of garden and adjoining bedroom in a hotel.
Modern bungalow with pool and sun umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and garden.
View from a pool towards palm trees, lawn, and the sea under a blue sky.
Modern pool in front of a bungalow with palm trees and beach in the background
Modern hotel room with freestanding bathtub, wooden furniture, and open access to balcony and bedroom.
Living room with high ceiling, brown sofa, and view of tropical garden.
Bright hotel room with a canopy bed and a seating area with sofa in the background
Modern pool next to a house with lounge chairs and tropical vegetation in sunny weather.
Skewer with grilled shrimp on a blue plate with side garnish.
Elegant presentation of cocktails and snacks on a table in a restaurant.
Small child plays with toy cars while hotel staff member kindly assists.
A girl is painting with a brush while a woman smiles in the background.
Close-up of a foosball table with red and blue players against a colorful wall.
Two people practicing yoga on a covered terrace overlooking the sea and a boat.
Two people playing tennis on an outdoor court with green fence and trees in the background.
Sailboats and pedal boats rest on the white sandy beach beside palm trees by the sea.
Bright spa room with two massage tables, large windows, and a green view.
Person receiving head and face massage in a relaxed indoor setting with natural light.
Pool deck with wooden flooring beside tropical trees and palms
A craftsman works on a traditional building in a tropical hotel resort.
Tansania ∙ Sansibar ∙ Kizimkazi

The Residence Zanzibar *****

ZNZ045
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Location

The "The Residence Zanzibar" is a beautiful luxury hotel complex. The hotel is located directly on the white sandy beach in the southwest of the island, not far from the tranquil fishing village of Kizimkazi. The international airport and the capital Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) are about 57 km away.
Tropical beach with white sand, palm trees, and clear blue water under sunny skies.
View of a tropical hotel garden with palm trees overlooking the ocean.
Tropical beach with palm trees, sun umbrellas, and clear blue water under a partly cloudy sky.

Facilities

Two people harvesting in a green agricultural field under sunny weather.
Pool with palm trees in a tropical setting at sunset by the sea
Open restaurant area with wooden chairs and tables overlooking the beach and sea.
Luxury resort with palm garden and large infinity pool by the sea under clear sky.
The small, exclusive complex features 66 elegantly furnished villas, set within a 32-hectare palm garden. The large infinity pool directly on the beach is located in the garden. The hotel leaves nothing to be desired in terms of culinary offerings. The main restaurant offers international/continental dishes as well as à la carte cuisine, while The Pavilion hosts various theme nights, such as Safari Night. The Dining Room Bar is located directly by the pool. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Luxury Garden Pool Villa

The luxurious, spacious villas are furnished in a typical island style. The rooms leave nothing to be desired. Standard amenities include air conditioning, a ceiling fan, satellite TV, DVD player, telephone, free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea maker, a bottle of water, safe, bathrobe, hairdryer, mosquito net over the bed, and bicycles. Each villa has its own private pool with a terrace, equipped with an umbrella and comfortable loungers. There is also an outdoor shower (W2R/W1R).

Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, glass sliding door, and natural light
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, wooden paneling, and view of pool and garden.
Bright living room with open view of garden and adjoining bedroom in a hotel.
Modern bungalow with pool and sun umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and garden.
Modern hotel room with open door to outdoor area and pool view.
View from a pool towards palm trees, lawn, and the sea under a blue sky.
Modern pool in front of a bungalow with palm trees and beach in the background
Modern hotel room with freestanding bathtub, wooden furniture, and open access to balcony and bedroom.

Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa

With the same amenities as the Luxury Garden Pool Villa, these are located closer to the beach (L2V/L1V).

Prestige Oceanfront Pool Villa

With the same amenities as the Luxury Garden Pool Villa, but more spacious and with a separate bedroom and living area (NV2/NV1). (Minimum age for children 6 years).

Living room with high ceiling, brown sofa, and view of tropical garden.
Bright hotel room with a canopy bed and a seating area with sofa in the background
Modern pool next to a house with lounge chairs and tropical vegetation in sunny weather.

Note

For a 3+1 occupancy, the following applies: An extra bed will be added for the additional person, and an additional extra bed will be set up in the living area, which may affect the overall space and comfort of the villa. This setup will be arranged according to guest preferences. The bathroom will be shared among guests (i.e., there is only one bathroom), and the living room will be set up differently if only two guests are staying, as the extra beds will be placed there.

Meals

HB/FB

All meals served buffet style, à la carte, or set menu. Tailored options are available for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies. Complimentary local mineral water.

Skewer with grilled shrimp on a blue plate with side garnish.

All Inclusive

Elegant presentation of cocktails and snacks on a table in a restaurant.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, late riser breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style. Alternatively, lunch and dinner à la carte. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

Premium All Inclusive

In addition to All Inclusive, a selection of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is included.

Sports included

Fitness studio (open from 6 AM to 10 PM). Tennis court with floodlights.
Weekly yoga classes.
Volleyball court.
Non-motorized water sports (kayak, catamaran, paddle boat).
Complimentary bicycles for guests.

Sports for a fee

At the boathouse, guests can rent pedal boats or kayaks, as well as book sailing trips, snorkeling/diving excursions, dolphin tours, and sunset boat trips.

Children's program

Kids Club for children aged 4-11,
Babysitting service (upon request and for a fee).
A range of organized daily activities for children and young adults are offered.
Small child plays with toy cars while hotel staff member kindly assists.
A girl is painting with a brush while a woman smiles in the background.
Close-up of a foosball table with red and blue players against a colorful wall.

Wellness

Bright spa room with two massage tables, large windows, and a green view.
Person receiving head and face massage in a relaxed indoor setting with natural light.
Pool deck with wooden flooring beside tropical trees and palms
A craftsman works on a traditional building in a tropical hotel resort.
The wellness area (generally open from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM) is located in the garden area of the hotel complex and is divided into 6 pavilions, each equipped with its own outdoor shower and bathtub.
Further facilities include a whirlpool, sauna, and steam bath.
Treatments can be booked locally for a fee.

Entertainment

Jazz music, solo pianists, traditional Taarab, African shows (with drums and dancers), live bands, DJs.

Hotel service

Butler service (for a fee, upon request).
Free Wi-Fi throughout the entire complex.
Private dinners on the beach or in your own villa (for a fee, payable locally).
Nespresso machine in the room (for a fee, payable locally).

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct beach location
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family friendly
  • Fitness
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air conditioning
  • Luxury travelers
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy beach
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Close to the beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball

Note

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A tourist tax of approximately 5 USD per person per night is payable locally.
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For flights departing between 12 AM and 4 AM, hotel overnight stays conclude at 12 PM the day before. Late check-out is available for a fee payable locally.
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Tel: +255245555000
Email: info@-zanzibar@theresidence.com
https://www.cenizaro.com/theresidence/zanzibar
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Fast Track for all hotels in Zanzibar (only for package deals with flights) optionally bookable!
This is a special, very personal service on-site with the following benefits:
· Personal assistant from the gate at ZNZ Airport to the airport exit
· Handling of entry procedures at a private counter
· Collection of checked baggage upon arrival at ZNZ Airport
· Handling of checked baggage drop-off at ZNZ Airport upon departure
· Entry visa included
· Shared transfer included
Optional add-ons:
· VIP Lounge included: Guests can relax in a separate area with snacks and drinks after arrival/before departure while their personal assistant handles the above services.
· Private transfer: To avoid waiting times, guests can use a private transfer to their booked hotel.
Attention!! The mandatory travel insurance is not included and must always be booked separately!
To use this service, customers/travel agencies must send a copy of the passport to our reservations department (Res.afrika@schauinsland-reisen.de) at least 7 days before departure.
Bookable for travel agencies via the booking mask:
1. Fast Track + Visa (Request KW, Service FASTZN) for €160 per person per stay, or
2. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, Service FASTV1) for solo travelers for €270 retail per person per stay, or
3. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, Service FASTV2) for 2 or more people for €230 retail per person per stay
4. Private Transfer (Request H. Service PRIVZNZ)

Destination information

Please note that hotel check-in takes place from 2 PM or 3 PM, regardless of arrival time.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.

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