Title: The Residence Zanzibar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Residence Zanzibar Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa ![Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261204/9032be72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261204/5296314e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261204/6af2df2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Frangipani Garden Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261204/4e5909a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Presidential Villa (Pool) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261204/aa539a5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Residence Zanzibar offers ocean views and island hospitality. Guests enjoy massages, yoga, and white sand beaches with sun loungers. The property features two coffee shops, a garden, free in-room WiFi, and babysitting services for parents seeking private time. 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This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage or a body treatment at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking, horse riding and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Supervised childcare (surcharge), books and ping pong - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 66 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to perks, such as fireplaces and furnished patios. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Separate sitting areas, childcare services and coffee/tea makers ### All-inclusive details All-inclusive room rates at The Residence Zanzibar are available. 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Yoga classes ### Family friendly - Free children's club - In-room babysitting - Laundry facilities - Living room - Outdoor pool - Playground - Private pool - Separate bedroom - Snack bar/deli - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Gift shop/newsstand - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - Computer station - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On the beach - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Facials - Manicures/pedicures - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - No lift - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 66 buildings - Built in 2011 - Reception hall - Renovated entire property - May 2025 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels - Private pool ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Fireplace - Living room - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 190 - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 95 (from 3 to 12 years old) - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 190 - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 95 (from 3 to 12 years old) - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Residence Zanzibar Residence Zanzibar Hotel Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi Zanzibar Residence The Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi The Residence Zanzibar Hotel The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi The Residence Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Residence Zanzibar have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Residence Zanzibar? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Zanzibar on 30 Nov 2025 start from £378.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kizimkazi-Hotels-The-Residence-Zanzibar.h4261204.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Residence Zanzibar pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Residence Zanzibar? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Residence Zanzibar? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Residence Zanzibar? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does The Residence Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 95 per vehicle applies. ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Residence Zanzibar? > Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive. ### Where is The Residence Zanzibar located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kizimkazi hotel is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Paje Beach. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Residence Zanzibar Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 140 8 - Good 34 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 10 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jorge 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful place. Great staff. Delicious food ##### Jorge Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ABDUL 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Villas, service and food ##### ABDUL Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ubaid 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property, with a nice layout. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the only issue we faced was complete power failure on the first day and Internet going off and on. ##### Ubaid Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### boris 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Family holidays Amazing localization and very well maintained gardens. Staff is very nice and always helpful. ![Hotel pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AA4F9B2A0C9DA453ACC8F58B80639C0C991827091688284408328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Villa pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/63C0176414F23BD78513F7ABEFB6DA25DF5913A41688284415525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### boris Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitul 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is an amazing property to stay in Zanzibar. We were upgraded to the frangipani villa which was spacious and well appointed. The private pool was great. The main swimming pool is huge and doesn’t get too crowded. The food options at the main dining room were good with a lot of vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner. Beverage options are nice and reasonably priced. The complimentary fruits at mid morning and ice cream at mid afternoon around the pool area are a great touch. The staff is polite and extremely helpful. We had to see the onsite doctor as one of us wasn’t feeling too well one day. The staff promptly arranged for the doctor to arrive who was extremely helpful and thoughtful in his advice which we highly appreciated. The doctor didn’t charge us for his visit and medication even when we asked if he was sure. As has been discussed previously in other reviews, most beaches in Zanzibar have big tidal ranges and at low tide, the sea retreats by a lot. We didn’t swim on the beach for that reason and there’s also a lot of sea weed that the staff tries to clean every day. Nevertheless, the main and private swimming pools more than made up for it. There are a lot of monkeys around the resort and the staff warn you at the outset to keep the doors closed. It is advice that must be heeded to. The resort is family friendly. That’s great if you have kids of your own but if you don’t, it can feel a bit like school nursery during breakfast / dinner time. ##### Mitul Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Estella 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really nice hotel, stayed in a one bedroom villa and it was beautiful and clean, food choices were good also but could have more options. Pavilion restaurant was really nice. The place is really big and because they are all villas it sometimes feel like there’s not many people around, when in fact they are sold out. Would stay here again only downside is the location, the road conditions are not the best on some areas, and nothing around the resort so you are forced to only eat and stay on the villa. However it’s not too far from some of the activities. ##### Estella Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A charming property We had an unforgettable stay at The Residence and can’t wait to return—especially our three kids, who are already asking when we’ll be back! The hotel’s beautiful gardens were a highlight; we enjoyed walking through them every day instead of using golf carts. The staff were always friendly and eager to help, making us feel right at home. The two restaurants offered excellent food with daily themed menus and live performances, ensuring a fresh and enjoyable dining experience. The complimentary watersport activities were fantastic, with the boat house crew leading fun and informative sessions. Our beach-facing luxury villa was spacious, well-decorated, and offered great privacy, especially with its private pool although the kids also enjoyed swimming and playing with other kids in the main overflow pool. The monkeys occasionally made an appearance around the villa but kept their distance, adding a fun touch. The beach, while a bit seaweedy at low tide, was perfect after 1 pm. The tour guides were professional and made exploring the area a breeze. Overall, we had a fantastic time and look forward to returning soon! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nazma 13 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were amazing. It felt like a family environment. I was quite emotional after I left. The managers and staff did everything possible to make my stay perfect. Benjamin, kitchen staff and housekeeping and all cleaners helped me out a-lot during my stay. This was a dreamy luxurious stay. I was even given complimentary treats on my arrival. I booked the Ocean view prestige Villa and it was a great decision. You have bikes at the villa which you can use to explore around the resort and gardens. The spa is extremely amazing. I loved my therapist Anna she was brilliant. Highly reccomend. ##### Nazma Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sachin 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### 5 star resort, 2 star sevrice The food is below average, also the free water activities that the hotel provides were unavailable when we stayed there for 4 days. Similarly, the steam room was out of order. We had a half board stay and they would charge for water during dinner (but not for breakfast). Most of the vegetables were from the can although fresh vegetables are available in the market. For a five star hotel I would expect more. ##### Sachin Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mujtaba 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall, my wife and I had a nice stay for our honeymoon. However, there were several issues, especially given the $600 per night cost. Pros (1) Hotel is scenic: beach, villas and pools are nice (2) Service is good; staff is very polite (3) Food is good with a variety of options Cons (1) Logistics are poorly handled Issue A: We had two separate bookings. At check-in, staff said we would have to move villas between them because they would be giving us a bigger villa. They said they would call us around noon on move day. At noon, no one called. I called around 12:30, and was told someone would call me back. No one did. I called again around 12:50, and again was told someone would call me back. Someone called and said we would no longer need to move rooms.. Issue B: Day before leaving, we scheduled a car to take us at 10am to Stone Town, and from Stone Town to the airport. Staff said someone would come to our villa at 9:45am to collect bags. Staff completely forgot. Nobody came to get our bags until we called. And when we got to the lobby to check out and take our car, they informed us they forgot to book a car. They weren't able to get a replacement until 10:46am. Hilariously, the outside cab they arranged was $40, whereas originally they were charging us $95 for their own service. And the cab that came to take us didn't have much gas so wasn't able to turn on AC until we filled up. (2) WiFi was very spotty there was a power outage (3) Rooms are finicky / noisy ##### Mujtaba Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We’ve been blessed to be able to stay at a lot of top hotels around the world but this was one of the best! An absolutely stellar hotel. From the architecture to the interior design, to the attention to detail to ensure you are as comfortable as possible (for example they even fumigate the property so that you don’t get mosquito bites!). The garden view room was beautiful, private, peaceful and gorgeous. The facilities are great - the suites come with a gorgeous bathroom designed to perfection, with a stand-alone bath tub with bath salts, a beautiful marble large shower, an outdoor “cold water” shower if you’re feeling adventurous, beautiful lighting, beautiful scents. There is a spacious living room with multiple seating. The bedroom is gorgeous, you wake up looking into the private pool terrace. The buffet was great - lots of options and I’m pleased that they also include local food in the African Buffet which was one of the nights on rotation (a lot of other top hotels abandon local food which is a shame). Great gym with well maintained equipment. Lovely spa, beautiful massages. There’s also a sauna and steam room. Golf buggies plus complementary bicycles are the modes of transport if you don’t want to walk around the resort. The team have thought of everything! Huge thanks to Masemo, Benjamin, Nuhu, Nubia and the entire team for making our stay incredible and allowing us to celebrate our wedding anniversary in style! Couldn’t recommend enough - peaceful luxury! ##### Ralph Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### HYUNG SUK 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### Five stars? More a large 4 star resort. Amazing property but has its flaws. It's more fourish. There are too many cockroaches and small insects in the villas for it to be an impeccable experience. The lamp shades need to replaced and are showing signs of wear-tear. There seems to be issues with communication as we never got the breakfast boxes we arranged prior through phoning the front-desk and room service. Asked for 0600am delivery but there was nothing the next day and there was no explanation from anyone. Just a poor no-show of service. The beach itself isn't particularly swimmable as there's too much low-tide. The movie night screen is way too small for anyone to enjoy. Much cheaper resorts do a better job at playing beach-side movies than The Residence. There was an issue with the key-cards, which didn't make sense as one could've lost its magnetism due to the phone, but the spare card was in the room. It just didn't work the last day. There were 3 power outages which was a first for me in Zanzibar, and there weren't any explanations for apologies from the staff. At check-out even though I made ample comments and complaints on things to be improved, they made no gesture at check-out as to ask me how the stay was or if they got any communication relayed about my issues. They just took the exorbitantly expensive drink prices in full (USD 200 in total for a few beers and mineral water). The rooms are nice with the pool, but there isn't much else here. Not really value for money. I expected more. ##### HYUNG SUK Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Guilherme 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Estadia ok Hotel fica bem longe do aeroporto, e das demais áreas turísticas da cidade. Acaba forçando que os hóspedes utilizem o espaço como resort e não sai do local. Pedi up grade de quarto, o qual tenho direito de forma gratuita pelo hotéis.com, e embora o hotel tivesse disponibilidade, pedir 90 dólares a mais por diária. ##### Guilherme Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christelle 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities C est magnifique acvueillanr et tres dépaysant. ##### Christelle Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shabbir 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay at your incredible resort was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed not as guests, but as family—and that warmth remained with us throughout our stay. The facilities were outstanding, but what truly made our experience unforgettable was the team behind it all. We extend our deepest gratitude to Ahmed, the Front Office Manager, along with Benjamin, Edson, Rakesh, and every single member of your amazing team. Your kindness, professionalism, and genuine care went far beyond our expectations. You made us feel at home in every way. This resort has now become our home in Zanzibar, and we look forward to returning again and again. Asante sana and may God bless you all abundantly. Amen. Until we meet again—see you soon! ##### Shabbir Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohammad 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent, le meilleur hôtel de zanzibar Le meilleur hôtel de Zanzibar. Très propre autant dans les parties communes que les chambres Les villas sont magnifiques, bien équipées, machine à café dans les chambres. Très propre. Piscine privée magnifique, avec les singes qui viennent vous rendre visite. Nous avons été très bien accueillis , le personnel est au petit soin . Ils veillent à ce que les clients soient satisfaits en tout point. La nourriture est excellente et varié. Possibilité de manger au buffet au bord de plage ou au restaurant à la carte avec un cadre très charmant. Petit déjeuner excellent aussi. Beaucoup d’activités pour les enfants , ils ne se sont pas ennuyés une seule fois. Mise à disposition de vélo, mini club, petite ferme, padle , canoé etc… tout inclus. Distribution de brochettes de fruits, de glaces tous les jours au bord de la piscine. Ils sont vraiment au petit soin avec leur clients ! Des spectacles le soir , cinéma plein air , chanteurs, une très bonne ambiance La piscine commune à débordement est juste magnifique. Seul petit bémol que je trouverai à redire est qu’il est dommage de faire payer l’eau à table 5dollars alors que l’eau est gratuite et à disposition des clients un peu partout dans l’hôtel et à la chambre. Mais bon ce n’est vraiment pas ce qui va nous empêcher de revenir . ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/435FD0B005FBE948780F0EC27F4DFB26BD504A761741252569695.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D06A1B8D87D1065DC8C23D6FFE85E33A7F724C121741252553086.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9F43A4EC6A2E98778C73F623BBB8F29946AA764D1741252566096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0A4431D31F6B1DB25CC95A28873AF01CCED788211741253058486.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mohammad Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tahmina 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful resort, great for relaxing. Ideal for honeymoons and celebrating anniversaries. Loved the facilities and staff. ##### Tahmina Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Halit 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place. ##### Halit Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Top notch customer service!! Well kept property. We enjoyed our honeymoon here! ##### Gloria Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our room was perfect, we had booked Luxury Garden Suite, which exceeded our expectations, we particularly like the privacy it afforded and actually were pleased to have not booked a Beach Villa. The main swimming pool does need a face lift, there are numerous tiles missing and also the entry to the pool is rather unsafe it would be much better to just have a step rather than the slanted tiles ##### Stuart Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very polite and friendly The rooms are very good ##### Brian Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Courtney 23 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 4 star experience for 5 star price Beautiful grounds, especially oceanfront villas with pools. Large villa that's nicely furnished, however not really at the 5 star level with mould growing on lampshades etc. The ocean is beautiful but be aware there is a lot of seaweed on beach which is not pleasant for swimming. Food at buffet is just ok. Mixed service with front desk staff (servers and cleaners very friendly and helpful), big difference from welcome at check in to rushed check out. There are 1-2 golf carts that can transport you around property but may have a long wait or they may forget to pick you up (though they did arrive early when it was time to check out...). Overall slightly disappointed with experience compared to price. ##### Courtney Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### One week stay Fabulous stay. Beautiful, relaxing and quiet resort. Particularily enjoyed the kindness of all staff. Will probably be back. ##### Anne Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect stay Amazing stay in the Residence! Employees are very kind, the rooms are very luxurious, ans the a perfect service! I travel a lot and it is one of my favorite hôtel I will come back very soon for sure 😃 ##### Anne Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic stay. Great service Simply put fantastic. We stayed in on of the Villas close to the beach with own small pool. 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