The Residence Zanzibar, Dar es SalaamThe Residence Zanzibar in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.5.The Residence Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated on the southwest coast of Zanzibar near the fishing village of Kizimkazi. Set within 32 hectares of tropical gardens, the property occupies a private stretch of white-sand beach along the Indian Ocean. The resort consists of 66 private villas, each equipped with an individual swimming pool and terrace. Facilities include a gym, sauna, spa, and an on-site restaurant. It suits travellers seeking a secluded coastal environment with extensive grounds. While the villas offer personal pools, some guests may find the walk to the spa quite long.What stands out

Private pools in every villa

Access to a private beach

Extensive tropical gardens

On-site gym and spa

Watch out for

Long walk to the spa

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