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Kisiwa House vs The Residence Zanzibar

Both The Residence Zanzibar and Kisiwa House are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kisiwa House is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Residence Zanzibar. Kisiwa House ranks #2 in Zanzibar with approval from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House
8 / 10
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
8 / 10
Mchangamle, Kizimkazi 2404, Tanzania
From $436 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Romantic escape for seclusion and spa time, with just 66 villas on 80 unspoiled acres fronting a mile-long beach." Full review
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Wander down to the sand, and your beach butler will be ready with a cold face towel and new rounds of Kilimanjaro beer on request.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Sixty-six villas scattered over an 80-acre compound." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Deep in the heart of what was once just bush and mangroves, The Residence Zanzibar is a tropical site to behold." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Residence Zanzibar is a gorgeous, luxe property set on over 79 acres of beautiful beachfront grounds on the southwestern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja." Full review