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    Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

    1,551 reviews
    #10 of 19 Hotels in Nungwi
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    North Coast, Nungwi, Tanzania
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    4.5
    1,551 reviews
    • Excellent61%
    • Very good28%
    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible2%
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    North Coast, Nungwi, Tanzania See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Beachfront
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    4 Star Hotel
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent Jambo

    Very nice,clean rooms.Staff is very polite,helpfull,friendly.Mr.Dimitrov(Food and beverages manager is always on side,to help, inform,and make guests feel like a king.Choice and quolity of food is super as well as clean vey tasty.We will come back again. Emil,CH

    2  Thank emilstoimenov
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Very good hotel

    The stuff people are very kind, the room is beautiful. The Food is good (sea food and fruits) but not the best we ate. Dont expect to see better food in other hotels. Zanzibar is not "food destination". All the rest is really good. The...More

    Thank Roee K
    Reviewed March 13, 2018 via mobile
    Tuska beer

    Flew with Qatar airlines the normal you would expect from big airline except first flight on return very old plane with very poor entertainment and they destroyed one of my cases when we arrived in Zanzibar. Arrived in resort was met by very friendly staff...More

    1  Thank Brummy-Beer-Monster
    Reviewed March 10, 2018
    Excellent food and service, attentive and friendly staff and big thank you to the manager - a true professional!!!

    Excellent food and service, attentive and friendly staff and big thank you to the manager - a true professional!!! I will come back again! This holiday was my favourite so far! I relaxed and refreshed before going back home!

    Thank Deyan G
    Reviewed March 5, 2018
    Fabulous Relaxing Holiday

    We stayed at the Royal Zanzibar for 7 nights after a week's safari. It's a place where you can really relax and chill. The staff at the hotel are so happy to help and nothing is too much trouble for them. We had a Junior...More

    2  Thank Gerry J
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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Breakfast included
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    $251 - $578 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #2 Top resorts Hotel in Nungwi
    #3 Family Hotel in Nungwi
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    #3 Family Hotel in Nungwi
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    #6 Romantic Hotel in Nungwi
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    beverley w
    January 27, 2018|
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    Response from Lucia A | Reviewed this property |
    We was in december 2.-11.12 it was first 4 days sunny, then sunny + storms, then one all day rainy, and 3 last days sunny and really windy. So.... I think this answer was really helpful, ehm.... :))) btw it can be cold... More
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    khattabz
    December 15, 2017|
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    Response from S P | Reviewed this property |
    I would say 5-7 days will be enough. Depends on the holiday type you like anyway:active or just catching the sun on the beach.
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    Sharon B
    August 26, 2017|
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    Response from GM-RZBR | Property representative |
    Yes they are! You can collect and sign for your towels next to the Beach Bar. Looking forward to welcoming you!
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