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#21 of 69 resorts in Zanzibar Island
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A spectacular view of the Indian Ocean from almost anywhere on the resort makes this all-inclusive property a wonderful choice for those guests looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Fantastic swimming pools, a beautiful beach with clear, turquoise waters and amazing sunsets all add to the ambiance! The rooms are large, approximately 80 square metres for Superior Rooms and 100 square metres for Suites. A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, separate shower and double sinks provide luxurious comfort. All rooms include a quiet split-unit air conditioner, TV, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, a safe and a terrace from which to enjoy the view. The warm, friendly staff invite you to enjoy meals in the buffet restaurant with a varied selection of local and international dishes or a traditional pizza oven near the beach offers a quick snack while you relax by the pool.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Game room
Children's television networks
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Billiards
Darts
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Patio
Table tennis
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
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Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Cable / satellite TV
Bidet
Private balcony
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Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
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Nungwi Tanzania
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
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Somewhat walkable
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We spent 15 days at this Hotel which was excellent. we were lucky enough to be upgraded to an apartment with a balcony overlooking the beach and immaculate gardens, the room was spacious with a sumptuous bathroom and very comfy bed. The Staff were all very friendly and welcoming and Jean the General Manager was always on hand to help with any queries or advise. The whole resort was immaculately clean and the food was varied and plentiful with another Restaurant on the beach if you wanted a change. The 'beach boys' were polite and it was fun bartering for their local crafts and paintings.Boat trips were also available to see Dolphins or a cruise around the bays. The entertainment in the evenings was varied with local music and dancing and acrobatics. I would definately go back to this resort and would recommend it to friends and family. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RZBR GM, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Moiraa, Warm Greetings from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! A big thank you for choosing to stay at our Resort and for sharing your 5 star experience to the Trip Advisor Community. Our sincere appreciation for mentioning the excellent layout of our facilities and accomodation, our beautifully manicured gardens and landscaping and the quality presentation of our culinary options. We are delighted to read that you have been impressed by the warm hospitality of our team-members. We are all thrilled to read that you had a great holiday with us. Thank you for your praising words. We trust to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in a near future for another excellent experience! Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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It's hard not to give five stars despite everything not being perfect. The food was ok, when you have a buffet with tens of dishes, at the end, you find the ones you like. The sea was excellent, despite the beach being haunted by fake Maasai people and vendors that bother. The room was enormous despite not being new, and some things needed to be fixed. The staff was excellent, despite the cocktails were reviewable. The price was adequate. Pools are great, but towels are not. The garden is outstanding. The kids' area is scarce. In general, the whole structure would deserve a renovation. However, they will never do it because there are always guests to book. Somehow recommended.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 2 days ago
Dear Totuccio, Thank you so much for your sweet review of your stay at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! It's an absolute pleasure to read that you enjoyed your vacation, and we appreciate your sincere praise of our lovely resort, our standard of services and attention We feel that you have been touched by our genuine hospitality. Asante Sana again for choosing to stay with us, trust we shall the pleasure to welcome you back in a near future for another great vacation. Sincerely Jean Noël General Manager
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This resort was so amazing! The location on the fine sand beaches was beautiful. We had huge ocean view rooms which were beautifully decorated. And it’s an all inclusive resort. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Molly made us special yummy drinks at the bar! Cynthia, Simba and Omary were amazing in the dining room. And Axsa was so helpful. Ramona gave us private Swahili lessons, which was great!! They all made us feel so welcome and they made our experience unforgettable!! The food and drinks were great as well. And the pools were gorgeous! I would definitely like to come back here!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: There is no ATM on site, so be sure you get money prior to coming to the resort. There is also no...
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Dear Barbara, Warm Greetings from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! First of All, thank you very much for choosing to stay with us. We are delighted to read that you have been touched by the warm hospitality and generosity of so many of our team-members, namely Molly, Cynthia, Simba, Omary, Axsa, Ramona and many more. They are thrilled to read about your amazing review as it is a pure reflexion of their personal attention and services. Huge Thank You for your praising words! Renewed thanks and trust we will have the pleasure to welcome you back for another amazing vacation. Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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Such an idyllic place for a holiday. Set in stunning grounds, with attentive staff who are always ready to help you with any queries. We arrived at the resort having travelled from Tanzania after a safari. Whilst in Tanzania we had our passports, documents and money stolen, but that is another story and nothing to do with the Royal Zanzibar Resort. The staff at reception were very helpful with us, especially Abdul. The general manager, Jean, went above and beyond helping us to get in touch with the British Consulate letting us use his personal phone to make calls to them and asking us everyday if there was anything elelse he could do to help us and suggesting things for us to help solve our dilemma. Our stay here was superb, the rooms are a good size and kept clean, the food is very good with lots of choice and all public areas are spotlessly clean. Set on a magnificent beach with the inevitable beach boys but they were not intrusive enough to become a nuisance. Bar staff were brilliant with a good choice of drinks and cocktails. The pools are kept very clean as are all the areas around them. All in all a good place to stay unwind and relax. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RZBR GM, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest, Warm Greetings from The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! Thank you so much for your kind appreciation and for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted that you chose to stay at the Royal, during your journey in Zanzibar and to read that you described our resort as an idyllic to holiday means a lot to us! We trust that you had an uneventful journey back to Chester. Thank you for your compliments about the genuine care of our team-members as we are always eager to be of service to all our valued guests. We would be glad to extend another great hospitality to you whenever your journey takes you back to the beautiful Zanzibar. Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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We stayed at The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort in the Superior Deluxe Room (K32) The hotel and all staff are so welcoming, we actually had our wedding here on 31st/10… it was out of this world… the staff could not do enough to help us make our dream wedding come true The room we had was facing the ocean, which was amazing for snorkelling, the Buffett restaurant as well as The Cliff Restaurant were amazing This hotel seriously is a 1st class hotel
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from RZBR GM, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Amandacc, Warm Greetings from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! Our heartfelt thanks for choosing Royal Zanzibar for celebrating your wedding. We were all truly thrilled that you choose to stay with us for this auspicious occasion. A big thank you for taking the time to share your sweet review with us. We truly appreciate your praising words regarding the warm hospitality of all our team-members during the numerous activities that you experienced and above all for making your wedding, a memorable experience. The team joins me to wish you and your husband all the very best as we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back in a near future for another great experience! Congratulations and Everlasting Happiness! Asante Sana! Jean Noël General Manager
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Hello, we arrive around 19:30 to the hotel, at first sight the entrance hall looks great, we were looking forward to get in the room, take a shower and have some dinner. Suddenly the manager tell us that the hotel has some humidity issues and they had to close some rooms so we had to leave and move to another hotel they had booked to us for this night. We refused as sound like they were lying, they insisted that was true and I insisted that I wasn’t moving to another hotel, we tried by all means to stay but after many tries and calls with our agency we had no choice. The day after we arrived in the morning to the hotel, there was more people in our same situation, …we arrived at 10 am and until 13 pm we were not in our room. So we waisted the evening of the day before and the morning of the day afer of our holidays, stress , ungry, hungry…. We complined and complained and theu gave us a boucher for a massage( for 2 people when we were 3), and the gave us an upgrade( same room size but in a third floor). When we left the hotel the general manger told us that we were rigth, the hotel was overbooked and they lied to us. Apart from this the room stunk, the humidity smell was all over the room. Rooms were dirty and old. Many nigths the hole ligths of the hote suted down,… The food was quite regular nothing special. The beach is small and there were natives chasing you all the time to buy anything or to book a trip, you cannot rest at all. Recap, quite poor hotel and quite poor service …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from RZBR GM, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest, First and foremost, Thank You for taking the time to share your experience following your recent stay at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. We value your comments and observations, and for certain we are concerned about your unpleasant experience during your stay. Although every effort is made by our team to ensure that all our guests have a great experience, we are disturbed that we fell short of your expectations. Unfortunately, we were suddenly faced with some technical issues caused by unforeseen weather conditions which prompted us to take some measures to ensure your comfort. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. We wish you and your family well and hope that you would give us another opportunity to be of service to you, when your journey takes you back to the beautiful Zanzibar. Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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My family and I recently went to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort - 3 toddlers, my wife, sister, brother in law and my father. What an experience beyond my imagination! As the title of my review suggests, Royal Zanzibar Hotel feels like a piece of heaven that has fallen on earth. Everything is exceptional from the amazing food at Cliff Restaurant with the most serene views of the blue ocean and skies to the amazing buffet that had the best items, including daily fresh sea food grilled and meat/chicken items and mouth watering desserts. The mocktails, juice and drinks at the bar were A+ and don't even get me started on the swimming pools. I have not seen such grand pools in my life. Our room was truly "Royal" and the kids had an excellent time playing in the room. The balcony itself felt like a mansion. What I appreciate was that there was a special kids play area and someone to take care of them. The appetizers and coffee were splendid and the views of the sunset from the infinity pool were out of this world. The washrooms had an excellent shower and tub with warm water in the shower but I wish the water was warmer in the tub. The shower gels, soap and lotions given were first-rate and so were the coffee and tea items. I just wish the washroom had a blow-dryer. Otherwise nothing short of "exceptional." This holiday felt like we were in paradise for 2 days and came back. We are still missing it so much especially the warmth and smile of all staff. We also miss the live entertainment that was the best!!! We honestly cannot wait to be back. Look no further and go ahead and book Royal Zanzibar Nungwi. You won't regret it.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from RZBR GM, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Shamezs, Warm Greetings from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! First and foremost, a Big Thank You for taking a share of your precious time to convey to us your experience in such an emotional manner. We are certainly flattened to be described as “a little piece of heaven fell onto earth - Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort aka paradise!!!” Your valued reviews detail your journey with us and for certain motivate all our team-members further to deliver our promise to our guests. All our team members are surely thrilled to learn about your overall wonderful experience together with your family. Renewed thanks for your 5-star review and for recommending our services and hospitality. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back with the whole family, for another memorable experience in paradise! Asante Sana Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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fantastic hotel and staff apart from it turned into a building site , using very loud machinery to make and repair paths. all day. every day. swarms of sellers on the beach, very persistent. impossible to relax on the beach. ive come home with a severe case of shigella, cant prove where i caught it , either from the pool or somewhere on the stonetown trip. be aware.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest, First and foremost, Thank You for taking the time to share your experience following your recent stay at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. We value your appreciation and observations, and for certain we are concerned about your unpleasant experience during your stay. We trust that you have well recovered, presumedly as you mentioned, we have not had a traceability of any symptom in the resort. Although every effort is made by our team to ensure that all our guests have a great experience, we are disturbed that we fell short of your expectations while addressing some technical issues to ensure guest comfort, caused by unforeseen weather conditions. We wish you well and hope that you would give us another opportunity to be of service to you, when your journey takes you back to the beautiful Zanzibar. Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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Overall: This resort is absolutely amazing. The beach is beautiful. I would whole heartedly recommend it for anyone: couples, friends, honeymooners and families. The grounds are beautiful and the customer service is 5 star! The water in the beach is so clear and the tide does not go in and out too much. Bedroom: The bedroom is one of the most beautiful rooms i have stayed in. The room is so large and plenty of space, the bed is so comfortable, pillows are not too soft and with large bathrooms. The TV has lots of channels and good airconditioning. The rooms are cleaned each morning and there is turn down service each evening. Each of the bedrooms had a partial seaview and looked over the hotel grounds so everyone had a great view. The balconies were large and clean and very nice to sit at and watch the sun set. Amenities: The bedroom came with lots of amenities i.e. hairdryer, gown, slippers, umbrellas, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soaps and sanitary bags. The water in the bathrooms is salty so they encourage you to use bottled water to brush your teeth. There is plenty of bottles of water in the room which they replenish each morning and evening, which is not chargable so you always have more than enough. There is also tea/coffee making facilities in each room, a safe, laundry service if you need and a mini fridge. Our minifridge only had bottles of water in it, which I guess the hotel has to do because they can't distinguish between all inclusive guests and other guests. Bathrooms: The bathrooms in each of the rooms were huge, and every clean. Our shower was hot and good pressure. They give plenty of towels. There was also a standalone bathtub which was beautiful to look at but unfortunately I didn't use because the water was not hot enough. The toilet area also had a bidet. Overall - great bathroom. Beach: The beach was absolutely stunning. It is amongst one of the best beaches I have been to. The water is crystal clear, not dirty and no sea weed. Water is calm and warm enough to swim in. The beach is comparable to the Maldives. Bright blue and so pretty to look at. The sand is fine white powdery sand which is so clean and easy to walk on. The staff of the hotel keep the beach area so clean, there is no rubbish in the sand. There are also sun beds on the beach. Guests should note that the beach is not fully private, it is a public beach so you do get local sellers trying to sell you stuff but they are polite. There is a point on the sand which they cannot go past so as long as you are within the hotel grounds, they cannot bother you. Activities: We thoroughly enjoyed plenty of activities during our stay. There is always something for everyone i.e. morning stretches, swahili lessons, village walk, sunset yoga, dance classes. There are timetables placed around the resort and in your room so you never miss out. My favourite was Aqua Gym, every day at 11:30am - this was so much fun, and good for all ages. The instructor was great and very enthusiatic. Pools / sunbeds: There are multiple pools in the hotel, the water is a very good temperature that you can stay in the pool all day long. The pools are not deep so you can stand in all of the pools. There are also plenty of sun beds to go around, no need to reserve first thing in the morning. Upon arrival you will be given towel cards which can be exchanged for towels at the towel station for use on the sun beds. Staff / service: staff are so friendly and welcoming. Right from check in when they greeted us with a refreshing drink and cold towel. They always say hello, smile and see how you are. They go out of their way to cater for your every need. The make the time to have a conversation with you even if they are in a rush. The attention to detail as well is impeccable. They are always cleaning the hotel grounds, sweeping the leaves and tending to the plants. The sand and beach area is so clean and so is all the other areas of the hote. Arm bands: If you are an all inclusive guest, you get given an arm band (wrist band) to identify you so that you are not charged. The wristbands are sort of like the ones you'd get in a festival so cannot be removed unless cut with scissors. This avoids anyone trying to share wristbands. Food: There is the Main buffet restaurant "Spices" which serves a buffet three times a day for all guests. The buffet is amazing. Lots of vegetarian options to choose from. The buffet variety options change everyday so it doesn't feel reptitive. Food is replenished constantly so it never runs out. The area is clean and kept very tidy. There were no queues. There is also fresh cooking for eggs / pancakes etc during breakfast. And during dinner there is also many different live cooking stations - all of which had different vegetarian options. The chefs and managers also constantly walk around to check on guests to see if everything is ok and any improvements could be made. I suggested having more serving spoons to avoid spoons mixing at the buffet stands (annoying for vegetarians as spoons are re-used for veg and non-veg stuff) and this was listened to and implemented the very next morning! And there is one more "Cliff" restaurant which serves a la carte for lunch and dinner only. For dinner it is mainly seafood offering. Lunch has more variety as sandwiches / wraps / pizza / pasta etc. Dinner guests have to be pre-booked but lunch you can walk in. The a la carte is great - there is a menu to choose from and items can be adapted to suit your needs. So a number of dishes were adapated for us as we were vegetarian. There are some inclusive items on the menu for the all inclusive guests and some other parts of the menu were chargable as extra. We really enjoyed the cliff as the views are better, food is prepared for you directly, the service is more personalised and definetly better for portion control. Every thursday, there is a gala dinner for all hotel guests when the main buffet area is closed. Here there were also loads of vegetarian options to choose from which was great. It would have been helpful if the hotel would inform guests in their rooms in advance before the dinner so we can dress for the occassion, i.e. in other hotels they have just slipped a note under the hotel inviting all guests to the dinner. Food was always freshly cooked and tasted great, especially the indian food which was packed full of flavour. Drinks: There drinks were so good. There are a number of bars that you can use. If you are on all inclusive like us, there is a "inclusive" drinks menu to choose from which includes some cocktails and local spirits / beers. There is also an "exclusive" part of the drinks menu which is chargable as extra. Drinks are also served during meal times. We asked for Masala tea at breakfast which was very good. Fresh coconut juice was not an option. Other Services: The hotel has a spa which we didn't use but looked great. There is a local shop on the resort and a cashier. If you buy anything at the local shop, it can be charged to your room and paid on check out in case you don't carry around money with you. The hotel also offers its own scuba diving / snorkelling at a charge. Location: The location of the resort is about one and half hours away from the airport. Its on the north of the island in Nungwi. Far away from any other local traffic or pollution. Cons: Air conditioning unit in rooms is quite loud. The turn down service is great but could be better done by staff removing dirty towels and replenishing them. Aside from the main meal times there is no other poolside snacks like crisps / nuts / spring rolls. The hotel could benefit from offering a pool menu outside of meal times. There is an afternoon tea, but because there are no other pool snacks...the food from afternoon tea goes so quickly and is not replenished. So if you are not fast, you won't get any. The hotel does not have pool attendents taking drinks orders, so if guests are on sun beds all day, you have to keep getting up to go to the pool bar to get a drink. There are too many local sellers on the beach. You cant go more than 5 mins without being approached by someone trying to sell you something. The hotel should do its own coconut cart on the grounds for fresh coconuts to guests. Have it as chargeable, I am sure guests would buy it for a small price and guests are looking for this. Similary the hotel could do an icecream cart. More info on the hotel could be provided in the room like a catalogue of services i.e including a resort map, spa services menu, local excursion ideas etc. The hotel rooms could benefit from some added amenities i.e. cotton pads, sewing kits, vanity kits, plastic comb, dental kit. There could also be a pen / paper pad on the bedside table. The only think I would say about the drinks is that the fruit juices are not fresh which is unfortunate. It would be good to have some fresh watermelon / pinapple or orange. Arm bands: the edges of the wrist band are quite sharp and scratches if you are not careful. The hotel should consider other wrist band options. Sunbeds: The only thing I would say about the sun beds is that they are leather. So unless you are the shade, the leather will get very hot. And if you are sleeping on it, it will stick to your skin. The beach towels are also too small to cover the whole sun bed. We had to get two towels per sun bed to cover the whole area to avoid our skin rubbing against the leather. I would suggest bigger towels and changing the material of the sun beds. I understand why it is leather because when it rains the water can just be shaken off. Activities: The timetable of the activities should be a bit more clear about the location of some of the activities. We missed out a few times because we didn't know the starting point. Also, it is good to double check the timings as the activities board outside of the main buffet area is wrong for the evening entertainment, our room leaflet gave a different timing which was correct. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from RZBR GM, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest, Warm Greetings from Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! First of all, thank you for choosing to stay at our resort and for sharing the amazing details of your holidays with us. We are thrilled and flattened to read that you highly recommend our property as an Amazing Resort. For certain, we are fascinated to read all your specific details about the various service encounters you had with the team. Please let me reassure you that every single point that you mentioned means a lot to us as in many ways, it keeps us motivated to deliver great experiences to our guests and at the same time allows us to ponder on the areas to improve. A Big Thank You for sharing these moments to us as they mean we have to continue to work harder in our quest to deliver exceptional and unique experiences to all our guests. Our sincere appreciation as well for recommending our resort and our genuine hospitality to the world of travelers. All our team are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back in a near future for another amazing experience! Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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It’s our last day today sadly..We have had the best time on holiday the hotel and staff are all fabulous….the beach is beautiful and at low tide you can walk a long way either to the left or right of hotel, the food is good and varied each day ..We as a couple will definitely be recommending this hotel to people and look forward to returning in the future .. Be careful with the beach sellers they will hassle you to go to their ‘shop’ then try and sell u something for a ridiculous price that u probably don’t even want ..they are harmless but persistent !!! The only downside is the road that links the main road to the hotel , I can only assume that they will put a proper road in once the new hotels are built .. not looking forward to the 2am pick up for airport for 6am flight 😩
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Tahliasmum, Warm Greetings from The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! Thank you so much for your kind appreciation and for sharing your wonderful experience to the TripAdvisor community. We were delighted that you chose to stay at our resort during your journey in Zanzibar and that you had an overall fabulous time with us. Our heartfelt appreciation as well for recommending our services and facilities, this means that you have really enjoyed our hospitality and attention. We trust that the journey back home has been uneventful and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another fabulous experience. Asante Sana! Sincerely, Jean Noël General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$267 - $437 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
TanzaniaZanzibar ArchipelagoZanzibar IslandNungwi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
182
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Nungwi Beach (0.5 miles), CHE Rock Bar & Restaurant (0.4 miles), and Dr Bulugu Gallery (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Badolina Tokyo, Sushi & Noodles, Sexy Fish, and Cinnamon and Rooftops Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hindi, Tamil, and Swahili.
Are there any historical sites close to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fukuchani Ruins (2.6 miles).
Does Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.