Experience world-class service at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Located directly on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers 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 bath 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 games room with darts and table tennis, or guests can work out at the gym. Situated on the north coast of Zanzibar, Royal Beach Resort is a 60-minute drive away from Stone Town and 60 km away from the Zanzibar International Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 4 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lihle
South Africa
“I absolutely loved my stay at Royal. The facilities are nice and the place is lovely but what made it outstanding was the staff. Everyone was very friendly. But especially Claudia the guest relations manager during our stay. She went out of her to...” - Tuncay
Turkey
“Beach. Room . stuff Masemo fix the problems . Thanks him” - Luca
United Arab Emirates
“Magnificent location Staff very professional, attentive and kind Many activities also during dinner etc” - Julia
Norway
“Me and my boyfriend stayed here and we was very satisfied with the staff and hotel. Everything was good.” - Martin
Slovakia
“We were warmly welcomed by Geoffrey, who takes care of booking.com guests, and he made our whole stay very pleasant. We received a room upgrade, and we had a beautiful view from the top-floor room. The room was spacious enough, even though we had...” - Erran
Israel
“A great place! We came here for the 2nd time, which was even better than the first... We got a big room, in the size of an apartment, watching the ocean. Abdul in the reception, Demist and Cresent in the pool and the beach bars were all so lovely,...” - Vanda
Hungary
“After we booked, Geoffrey contacted us on behalf of the hotel to offer activities and a free room upgrade for our group. They also put extra beds in the rooms for us as we were travelling with friends and didn't want to share double beds....” - Tsholofelo
South Africa
“It’s clean, the staff is extremely friendly. Convenience, you literally get pampered, you don’t carry luggage, anything you need happens at a snap of a finger” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Very nice room and facilities, beautiful surroundings and helpful friendly staff. It was Valentine’s Day one day during our stay and the resort put on a very impressive dinner and show. So much food, deserts, red and white tablecloths with hearts...” - Brahim
Netherlands
“The facilities were excellent, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout my visit. The management was outstanding, always thinking along and ensuring everything went smoothly. Highly recommended!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Spices
- CuisineAfrican • American • British • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Cliff
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
- Please note that traveller's cheques 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.