Superior Deluxe Rooms
King or twin canopy beds
Large rooms with sitting areas, marble bathrooms and balconies over the gardens or pools.
Accommodation · Nungwi · Zanzibar
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
★★★★★
- 5-Star All-Inclusive
- Swim All Day - No Tide Issues
- Four Tiered Infinity Pools
- 182 Rooms & Suites
Category
Luxury All-Inclusive
Location
Nungwi Beach
Rooms
182 Rooms & Suites
To Airport
~1 hr 20 min (ZNZ)
Overview
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is a flagship 5-star, all-inclusive beach resort set along the golden sands of Nungwi Beach on the northern tip of Zanzibar. Famed for its tidal consistency - allowing for all-day swimming regardless of high or low tides - this vast resort spans almost 20 acres of lush, tropical palm gardens sloping gently down to the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
The property harmonizes traditional Swahili architecture with warm, modern resort design. Its signature architectural feature is a multi-tiered complex of four massive outdoor infinity swimming pools, which cascade down toward the beach and offer sweeping ocean vistas.
Designed for couples, families, and high-end holidaymakers, Royal Zanzibar provides an effortless all-inclusive experience featuring diverse international dining venues, active water sports, holistic wellness facilities, and daily live entertainment.
- All-inclusive
- Four infinity pools
- Lotus Spa
- Kids areas
- Nightly entertainment
Location & key distances
Situated on the north coast beach of Nungwi, Zanzibar.
- Nungwi Village & Turtle Sanctuary~1.5 km (5 min drive)
- Kendwa Beach~3 km (10 min)
- Stone Town~60 km (1 hr 15 min)
- Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ)~65 km (1 hr 20 min)
Accommodation
182 exceptionally spacious rooms and suites with handcrafted Zanzibari furniture and carved wooden beds. Every room includes:
- Air Conditioning & Fans
- Bathtub & Walk-In Shower
- Bathrobes & Luxury Toiletries
- Private Balcony or Terrace
- Wi-Fi & Satellite TV
- Safe, Minibar & Tea/Coffee
- Daily Bottled Water
- Evening Turn-Down
Superior Ocean View Rooms
Panoramic ocean views
Elevated rooms with private furnished terraces.
Ocean Suites
Steps from the sand
Expanded living rooms, double vanities, hydro-massage tubs and large ocean-view verandas.
Dining & culinary experience
A generous all-inclusive dining experience across several venues.
Spices Restaurant
International buffets for breakfast, lunch and themed dinner nights with live cooking stations.
The Cliff at Royal Zanzibar
Open-air fine dining on a cliff edge above the ocean: à la carte seafood and international dishes.
Mapenzi Bar & Lounge
Handcrafted cocktails, local beers, spirits and wines.
Upepo Pool Bar & Cocoa Bar
Swim-up and beachfront bars with cold drinks, juices and snacks.
Facilities, wellness & recreation
Four-Tiered Infinity Pools
An oceanfront infinity pool, swim-up bar pool, Jacuzzi section and quiet zones.
Lotus Spa
Massages, body wraps, facials and beauty treatments beside the sea.
Fitness Center & Sports
Gym, beach volleyball, table tennis, outdoor chess and water sports.
Children's Amenities
Kids play areas, shallow pool sections and supervised family activities.
Evening Entertainment
Swahili acrobats, Maasai dances, live bands and beach bonfires.
Zanzibar experiences
Organized by ETAAdd island excursions to your stay - every tour and transfer can be arranged by Explore Trekking Adventure (ETA).
Stone Town
- Guided Stone Town tour
- Forodhani night food market
- House of Wonders & Old Fort
Island Nature
- Spice farm tour
- Jozani Forest red colobus
- Prison Island giant tortoises
On the Water
- Safari Blue boat trip
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling
- Sunset dhow cruise
Stay here as part of your ETA trip
We can include Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort in your safari, Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar holiday - with transfers and every excursion arranged by our team in one plan.
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