Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
About this property
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
Most popular amenities
- 4 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nadir
Oman“Amazing location with good facilities and the best part was the staff and team who are so friendly and helpful and always smiling that made it so special. A special mention for Mr Geoffrey and Ms Warda who took great care of us and made our sons...” - Orsolya
Hungary“We had a wonderful time. The rooms were clean and spateous, the view was amazing, the food in the diner was extraordinary. Geoffrey was a great host, he and the staff were very kind and helpful. All of this made our time here very special.” - Ridha
Canada“We had a lovely stay in the spacious Ocean Rooms with fantastic beach and pool views. The hotel is located on the best beach in Zanzibar; an absolutely stunning spot with crystal-clear water and soft white sand, making it the perfect place to...” - João
Mozambique“Everything was perfect, good location and many things to do” - Saida
United States“We had an incredible stay at the Royal Hotel Zanzibar! We booked a Sea View room, and the view was absolutely stunning—waking up to the sight of the turquoise ocean every morning was a highlight of our trip. The room was spacious, clean, and...” - Katerina
Greece“Amazing view from our ocean view room . The room was very large with a big terrace and a beautiful bathroom. The bedding very comfortable. The pools and gardens of the hotel beautiful. All the staff super nice, especially our welcome assistant...” 
Tufan
Tanzania“The lobby staff was very very profesional and helpfull. Beach section also very well organised and nice.”- John United States“The staff was exceptional! I celebrated my honeymoon here with my wife and every single day the staff made sure to make it special! I genuinely felt like I was family while staying here. I even extended my stay! Thank you to the staff for the...”
- Lisa United States“Beautiful place great location safe and oneof the restaurants was good but not the buffet great service, great rooms, nice people great staff Food needs to be improvedd other than the one restaurant called Cliff”
- Catherine United States“The environment, the food, the attention to detail of all the staff to ensure all was going well. Totally pleased with the surprising dinner set up on our last day as they were completely booked for a party during our 4 day stay.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Spices
- CuisineAfrican • American • British • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Cliff
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
- 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.
