Right on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort has tropical gardens with 4 outdoor pools and water-sports facilities. Guests can also relax with a massage at the Spa. The Resort features modern-Zanzibar design and all rooms have a large bed surrounded by a mosquito net and a large balcony. The private bathrooms contain a bathtub and shower and are stocked with free toiletries. Each of the 2 restaurants serves a variety of cuisine, ranging from an international breakfast at Spices to fresh, local seafood at Samaki. Coco Bar provides light meals and beverages during the day. There is a game room with darts and ping-pong, or guests can work out at the gym. On the north coast of Zanzibar, Royal Beach Resort is a 60-minute drive from Stone Town and 37 miles from the Zanzibar International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Game room


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Britney
    United States of America United States of America
    It was very clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. The resort was absolutely beautiful and I felt welcome the entire time. 
  • Alyaz
    Canada Canada
    This is one of the most beautiful beach resorts that I have ever been to, with world class amenities, staff/service and food. I would definitely recommend this resort to everyone and will stay here again for sure!
  • Lindsay
    United States of America United States of America
    buffet food was pretty good and staff was super friendly.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Spices
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Cliff
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Resort facilities at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 4 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    4 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 4 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
    If you have already made a reservation, please check My Booking the conditions applying to your booked room(s).

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $90 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    - Please note that traveler's checks are not accepted in Zanzibar

    We would like to inform you that starting on 1st JULY 2023 all guests will be charged a new “INFRASTRUCTURE TAX” imposed by the Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB).

    The amount for all guests will be USD 5 per person per day and must be collected on arrival at check-in or on Departure. The tax is applicable to both adults and children.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

    • Room options at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin

    • Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort has 2 restaurants:

      • The Cliff
      • Spices

    • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Ping-pong
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Kids' club
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beachfront
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness classes
      • Aerobics
      • Fitness
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Entertainment staff
      • Live music/Performance
      • Yoga classes
      • Themed dinners
      • Beach
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is 0.9 miles from the center of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.