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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tansania ∙ Sansibar ∙ Kizimkazi

The Residence Zanzibar *****
Tour operator category

ZNZ045
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Location

The "The Residence Zanzibar" is a beautiful luxury resort. 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. It is about 57 km to the international airport and the capital Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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 resort has 66 elegantly furnished villas, nestled within a 32-hectare palm garden. The large infinity pool directly on the beach is located in the garden. The hotel caters to all culinary desires. The main restaurant offers international/continental dishes as well as à la carte cuisine, while The Pavilion features various theme nights such as Safari Night. The Dining Room Bar is located by the pool. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are available at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Luxury Garden Pool Villa

The luxurious, spacious villas are furnished in an island-typical 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 features its own private pool with a terrace, equipped with an umbrella and comfortable loungers. There is also an outdoor shower (W2R/W1R).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, schauinsland-reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

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).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, schauinsland-reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

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)
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, schauinsland-reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

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 placed in the living area, which may affect the overall space and comfort of the villa. This arrangement will be made according to the guests' wishes. The bathroom will be shared with the guests (i.e., there is only one bathroom), and the living room will be furnished differently if only two guests are staying, as the extra beds will be placed there.

Meals

HP/VP

All meals served buffet style, à la carte, or as a set menu. Tailored options are available for guests with dietary requirements 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. Alternatively, lunch and dinner à la carte. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

Premium All Inclusive

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

Sports included

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

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

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.
Kids Club for children aged 4-11 years.
Babysitting service (on request and for a fee).
A range of organized daily activities for children and young adults are offered.

Wellness

The wellness area (usually open from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM) is located in the garden area of the resort and is divided into 6 pavilions, each equipped with its own outdoor shower and outdoor bathtub.
Further facilities include a whirlpool, a sauna, and a steam bath.
Treatments can be booked on-site for a fee.
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.

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Butler service (for a fee, on request).
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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 vacationers
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy beach
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Near the beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball

Hotelhinweis

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A tourist tax of approx. USD 5 per person per night is payable locally.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 AM, hotel accommodation ends on the previous day at 12 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee 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 tours with flights) can be optionally booked!
This service provides a special, very personal on-site experience with the following benefits:
· Personal assistant from the gate at ZNZ Airport to the exit of the airport.
· Handling of the entry process at a private counter.
· Collection of checked baggage upon arrival at ZNZ Airport.
· Handling of checked baggage drop-off at ZNZ Airport for departure.
· Includes entry visa.
· Includes shared transfer.
Optional booking:
· Includes VIP Lounge: 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 (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 price per person per stay or
3. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, service FASTV2) for 2 people or more for €230 retail price per person per stay
4. Private Transfer (Request H. service PRIVZNZ)

Destination information

Please note that hotel check-in is only available 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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Last updated: 21.05.2026 11:40