The Residence
A villa-only Kizimkazi resort set in 79 acres, with private pools, beach dining, spa rituals and Indian Ocean calm.
The Residence Zanzibar is the island at a slower tempo. Set near Kizimkazi on the southwest coast, it trades Paje’s kitesurfing buzz for wider lawns, tropical bush, mangroves and villas that let the day expand around a private pool.
Expect African-inspired furniture, lantern-lit sea-facing dining, a serene spa and a fish-tank-like infinity pool that seems to pour into the Indian Ocean. The specifics: 79 acres of grounds, one- and two-bedroom villas with private pools, outdoor showers, four-poster beds, a beachfront infinity pool, two restaurants, spa, gym, kids’ club, yoga and non-motorised water sports.
This is a strong fit for travellers who want Zanzibar with comfort built in: families who need space, couples who want privacy, or anyone who prefers a resort rhythm without feeling marooned in a mega-property. The design language is more classic island luxury than radical sustainability, but the setting does much of the ethical-luxury work by slowing the pace and keeping the experience rooted in sea, garden and attentive service. Bring a book. Then bring a second.
