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Reviews of The Residence Zanzibar 5 stars

Mchangamle, Kizimkazi, 0000 Kizimkazi, Tanzania

#7 of 19 hotels in Kizimkazi

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Review score

Based on 281 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 September 2022

    10
    most luxurious finally to our African adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is a large selection of cocktails however they were not of a good quality

    amazing end to our journey

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    10
    GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY! WORTH IT
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. THE STAFF WERE GREAT! We had a huge 2 bed villa with private pool. Stunning.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    Nice bed, great chef, awesome photo ops of monkeys-bad road to get there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To get to the hotel you have to go down a very long extremely bumpy road. If you have a bad back at all, do not stay here or at Fruit & Spice next door. You can't avoid the road & you are very isolated. Once ur there, ur there til you leave. It took us about 45 minutes to get to the hotel from the tar road, yet it's a relatively short distance-yes, the road it THAT BAD.

    My husband & I are vegan, gluten free. We didn't realize the food was buffet style which rarely works for us. But the chef was incredible & went above & beyond to make us food every night that was so yummy & amazing. He really made the trip for us!! Thanm you chef!! 🙏🏼

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    Excellent stay, will definitely recommend to others. There are a couple of very minor and simple things the staff could
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communication from Staff could be improved. It wasn’t always clear based on your board (all inclusive , half or full board) what was included, whether you needed to sing each time or not , which leds to the occasional surprise on bill.

    The villa’s/rooms were fantastic. Spacious with private pools. The pool overlooking the beach was a tranquil and made for a good sunset each evening . The staff were friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    10
    We loved every minute!!!! We had privacy and tranquility in the most idyllic setting. The staff were all super friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything

    We were upgraded to the Presidential villa!!! Which was beyond amazing!!! It was 2 bedrooms, with enormous bathrooms, a huge infinity pool, and private garden overlooking the sea!!!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    10
    made my Vacation wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    so clean and comfortable

    clean beach, friendly staff , luxury villas, dinner nights, activities

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    The largest and the most beautiful resort in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    internet is very weak,the road to the resort is Rugged and unpaved

    staff,facilities,food,location,cleanlines’atmosphere,green landscape,food

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    generous spacious stay and fantastic sunsets but terrible internet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very weak internet - this is unacceptable for business travelers or doing any substantial part-time work leave alone no internet research nor streaming. seawater not great for swimming due to short high tight and muddy / stony ground

    private beachfront villa. very large and spacious. great 25 m swimming pool and plunging pool in front of the terrace. very good food (buffet). snorkeling trips

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    9.0
    Nice stay but could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    internet was super slow the phones in room didn’t work well the road to the hotel is atrocious.. please fix it.

    loved the staff , the villas, the calmness, the vibe.. privacy my

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    10
    it’s one of my best days in this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    everything

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    9.0
    We had a lovely time. The property is peaceful and calming and beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was good but not as curated as you would think for the price of the place. I would have wanted to see more variety outside the buffet and set menu options. That is the only part that felt typical or not as special.

    The staff were friendly and would remember special orders and have a special tea made for me in the mornings after only asking once. The rooms are much bigger than the pictures show and so are the personal pools, cycling around the property from A to B is also a fun touch.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2022

    10
    This place is nothing short of spectacular.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s your own villa…on the beach! with your own pool! No brainer. spectacular views of the sunset.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    Would be great to have a buffet in the Pavillion and a la carte restaurant in the dining room always
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food options available.. For those who do not enjoy or like buffet they have nothing. Also such a high end resort shoud have multiple options for food. They already have 2 restaurants but only one is operable during meals

    The overall experience was great especially the staff and Larry who made our stay a memorable one

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    9.0
    Perfect resort but only food service to be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quantity of the food not sufficient as i face the issue daily during my stay. The food in dinner finished with in no time and replenish not happen as expected and take alot of time and some time no replenish at all. Sweet not testing good and it have to improve. Privacy of the swimming pool is not per my expectations

    The arrangment and natural of the resorts. Staff were friendly and assist as much as they can.Room are comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    9.0
    relax and wild life and good stuff and facility with amazing food in one resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights

    the resort rod is not comfortable very far from airport and visiting place the accounting in the payment was not matching you have to check you invoice and payment carefully

    the stuff was friendly and perfect example in reception you find nice guy name Ibrahim from Bahrain speak Arabic he was helping all the time & Benjamin you can find in restaurant preparation and service friendly guy his name is Pritam very hard worker finally was employee for general service was find me all the time ask me if i need any service and plan for all my visit trip his name is Marco i feel relax and free in this resort the wild life is amazing i see monkey and ghazel and many type of bird there

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to the hotel is not easy

    The villa was incredible for our honeymoon first days! Beautiful time with the private pool, good food and restaurant. Thank you for the good service, specially from Nuhu!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    10
    Very relaxing stay in a great atmosphere and nicely designed hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The road to reach hotel is long and bumpy. When taking a shower in the spa zone, I'd expect to have same variety of cosmetics (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion) and decent hair dryer as in the rooms. That could be improved.

    The quality, interior design were very nice. Our venue was spacious, and very clean. Staff were polite and helpful with everything we asked them for. In general nice atmosphere. The food was nice with variety of choice at breakfasts, at diners we had served menu as well ass all inc option later (probably when full season started). The served menu did not contain fully vegetarian options, so we could pick among all the dishes from the cart. Prices for food I'd consider regular as in the restaurants. There were monkeys so we had to be careful when opening the balcony doors, cause they were looking for food and easily getting in making the mess and stealing. We were warned though, and considered it as an attraction. But it's important to mention for sb who may be afraid.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    10
    Thank you for a wonderful stay♥️ we didnt want to leave!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would suggest putting a heating system for the outside pool because it would help when the weather is very cold, you can just heat it up and swim.

    We liked everything! The staff were wonderful and the service was perfect. The views from the ocean were superb! The quality of food is great so many different options.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    10
    an exceptional getaway. truly invigorating experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the privacy. the luxurious Villa.

    Hidden gem in the midst of wilderness, yet reasonably near the city.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2022

    9.0
    Consider coming again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to clean the beach regularly from all seaweed and flotsam

    Friendly and committed service

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't really fault this establishment. Good food, attemptive staff who makes you feel really looked after, clean and comfortable villas, nice evening entertainment, huge pool. The highlight of it all is their superb garden, the privacy of the private outside space for each villa and the friendly monkey family that made us smile when crossing paths.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2022

    10
    extraordinary staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Prestige Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Everything was beautiful from the location,activities,stuffs ,food ,the stuffs have exceptional customer service especially Wilfred he made we felt at home and Faidha at the restaurant was super nice and welcoming

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2022

    9.0
    hakonna mattataa
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room need meatiness it’s to old like we pay money to expect a good room

    the staff are amazing and the private pool and the view was also amazing and the food was delicious

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    10
    beautiful and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    insects

    staff so nice the place so nice

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    9.0
    A beautiful stay, a memory that will last a lifetime. thank you!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the sauna doesn’t work properly. the heat level is not as per normal it’s a lot less. the road needs some work the bumpy ride is a little annoying. it’s a bit of a mission to break notes and change currency.

    I loved the facilities, staff and food. Nerry was great at the reception always ensured we had everything we needed and helped with planning our tours around stone town. she was always with a smile and proactively helping. Wilfred at the front office was incredible, he was always helpful and always with a smile. Andrew at the breakfast area was incredible always helpful and cheerful. Safia was incredible she proactively helped my mom with her Walker and always smiled. Juma was amazing. He took us the to the kimize village and guided us throughout the village he was so polite respectful and helpful. love the staff and the facilities of the resort. the spa is really nice the yoga instructor Sree is also really good. loved every bit of the trip. their gym is good. the rooms are so spacious. the food was delicious chef Arjun is incredible

    Stayed in May 2022

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