​ The Residence is a beautifully-appointed resort, spread out over a mile of powdery-soft white sands and within 79 acres of tropical gardens. There are 66 stand-alone villas each of which has its own private pool; contemporary, stylish furniture reminiscent of the island's African and Omani heritage; every mod con imaginable plus – the ultimate in luxury – your own personal butler who'll anticipate and attend to your every need.

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​Service is of course second-to-none; as is the food, with two restaurants offering international cuisine with a Zanzibar twist, or Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes.

The hotel's star attraction, the spa, is the world's first hotel spa to offer the Ohashiatsu concept. Or for a little more adventure, have your butler arrange a dolphin safari, snorkelling around Prison Island or a trip to the Jozani Natural Forest Reserve, home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey, unique to Zanzibar.