Anantara Zanzibar Resort and Residences: Branded Beachfront Investment with Tanzanian Residency

Zanzibar's tourism market is growing, but most beachfront development on the island is unbranded, independently managed, and harder to evaluate from abroad. A globally recognized operator like Anantara handling day-to-day management removes a major layer of operational risk for a foreign investor who won't be on the island to oversee anything personally.

231 units total: 132 Lagoon Suites, 56 Hotel Suites, 4 Penthouses, 2 Royal Suites, 24 One/Two-Bedroom Villas, and 13 Three-Bedroom Residential Villas. Completion is scheduled for Q4 2027.

Starting prices (from the official price list): Hotel Suite (Floor 1&2) from $350,000; Hotel Suite (Ground Floor) from $400,000; Lagoon Suite from $472,500; One-Bedroom Villa from $1,050,000; Two-Bedroom Villa from $1,500,000; Three-Bedroom Residence from $2,500,000; Royal Suite from $750,000; Penthouse from $1,500,000.

Projected yield: 15.64–23.17% per year, depending on unit type and occupancy scenario (developer projection, not a guaranteed rate).

Owner usage: 14 days per year reserved for personal use.

Payment plan: 5% on booking → 15% on SPA signature → 8.5% every 10 weeks for 7 installments (weeks 10 through 70) → 20.5% on completion.

Management: Anantara operates and services the resort; the developer is Infinity Group / Infinity Developments (Dubai-headquartered, with a Zanzibar office in Stone Town).

Does buying at Anantara Zanzibar come with residency?

Yes — according to the developer, buyers can secure family residency in Tanzania and open multi-currency bank accounts as part of the purchase.

What is the payment plan?

A staged plan: 5% on booking, 15% on signing the Sale and Purchase Agreement, then seven installments of 8.5% every 10 weeks through week 70, and a final 20.5% on completion.

How many days per year can I use my unit?

14 days per year are allotted to the owner for personal use; outside of that, the unit is placed in the Anantara rental pool.