The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is located on the North Shores of magical and the exotic island of Zanzibar, and enjoys a warm and sunny climate through out the year. A picturesque island hideaway combining modern comforts with unspoilt natural beauty. This environmentally friendly hotel is a perfect destination to “truly get away from it all”
The resort is set in the midst of exotic and colorful tropical gardens inviting guests to enjoy the prestige and relaxing view of the Indian Ocean. This is truly a Royal Zanzibar experience.
The distance to Zanzibar international airport is about 58 km. Stone Town , the island’s capital is about 1 hour drive passing rural villages through the intriguing country side. This ride is a fabulous trip down the cultural heritage of rural Zanzibar.
Modern and comfortable deluxe accommodation designed for the most discerning traveler. There are 100 rooms in total out of that 80 Superior Room, 16 Suites and 4 Villas. All rooms are with terraces and guaranteed sea view and sun set view.
Superior Rooms
Each of the 80 Superior Rooms measure approx. 80 sq meters and promises everything for the wannabe castaway…Your suitcases will be placed upon the luggage rack whilst you slip into the bathrobe and slippers they have laid out for your comfort. Brew a pot of tea or coffee or alternatively, grab an iced drink from the mini bar, (chargeable), to relax and unwind. Old habits die hard but don’t worry, a plasma screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player are a touch button away…
Your laptop has direct internet connection in each room and may be locked away in the electronic safe together with valuables. (Chargeable) Direct dial telephone or call reception for enquires. Fit for a king or queen - the single king-sized or double queen-size beds are draped with meters upon meters of filmy mosquito netting to ensure your nights are romantic and worry-free. An oasis of calm and refuge is to be found whether seated on the large balcony outside, or the intimate two-seaters within.
A hair dryer together with a selection of fine toiletries by Taylor of London, can be found in the expansive bathroom, with its double bathtub and modern, walk in shower, WC and bidet.
There is a special shaving socket in the bathroom - Electric current 220 Volts AC You might want to step on the weighing scale when you arrive, but we sincerely advise you to ignore it upon departure! You will find laundry bags and umbrella in the wardrobe.
Suites
Every now and then a hotel sets its sights on pushing back the boundaries of luxury - The Royal Zanzibar is intended as a palace of indulgence, and so it is. Located directly on the beachfront, 16 suites each measuring approximately 100sq meters, face west to catch the ember rays of the fading day. Once in its embrace you are drawn into a world of opulent splendor…
With muted architectural elegance, each villa is walled off, offering privacy enveloped by an air of serenity. Lavishly appointed, they are specifically designed to effortlessly merge interior and exterior, blending the clever use of natural materials with the contour of traditional, hardwood Zanzibari style furniture in warm, earthy tones.
Villas
Wide open spaces and clean, fresh air are luxuries money cannot buy in many a land, but here on a tiny island strewn between African sea and sky, we ensure you get plenty of both, even if you choose never to stray far from your villa! Seated majestically in a secluded area nestled by whispering palms upon a legendary pristine white beach facing the warm, blue expanse of the Indian Ocean lay 4 sanctuaries measuring over 360 square meters - fringed by private pool, Jacuzzi and sea-facing deck.
Allow your-self to step back in time and be pampered like true royalty of old… As you approach, a dedicated, private butler opens the heavy, ornately carved Arab door to your private kingdom. As you step behind this stately façade you will encounter a rich interior, lavishly decorated with fine wood and polished brass, the typical flowing lines of Zanzibar furniture displaying touches of classic 19th Century design that blend seamlessly with the exterior contours of its land.
A large terrace, lounge and kitchen are to be enjoyed, whilst in the courtyard, an open sky shower is for lovers of nature and naturalness, truly gratifying.
Both bedrooms are en-suite with double bathtub, WC, bidet and an airy, walk-in closet.
The grand finale comes sipping cocktails upon your private deck, watching exquisite sunsets bleed slowly into the infinite night, giving birth to a million trillion twinkling stars. Upon such unfettered expanse, shooting stars are not uncommon…
Such is its name that including yours in the Royal Zanzibar guestbook will place it in excellent company!
Separate tranquil area strewn with coconut palms and white sandy beach. This premier location has 4 villas, each villa measures 362 meter sq. Each house has 2 bedrooms, each with a double bath tub, WC, bidet and a walk in closet. It also includes a large terrace, kitchen and lounge. For the nature lovers, there is a courtyard which has an open sky shower. Each villa has a private pool, Jacuzzi, private deck offering a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, complemented with butler service.
Spices Restaurant
Zanzibar is rich with spices. Royal Zanzibar offers their riches to you - morning, noon and night! Lavish breakfasts, sumptuous lunches and exotic dinners, tempered with a choice of delicacies from around the world. ‘Spices’ – Out-door dining at its finest, where every detail that surrounds the experience is attended to. Opening times: Breakfast 07:00 – 10:00; Lunch 12:30 – 14:30 & Dinner 19:30 – 21:30
Samaki
‘Samaki’ is the Swahili word for fish, and whilst you dawdle over the romantic view of the Indian Ocean, Samaki shall cast their nets and bring to you a bounty of fresh seafood in an array of culinary styles to appease the simplest to the most extravagant tastes, delivering, as always, a flawless dining experience. Opening hours: 19:00 – 23:00
Coco
The open-air ‘Coco’ restaurant sits serenely atop a cliff. Here, like royalty, you may view your domain from aloft, picking on a light lunch of pizza, steak, chicken in a basket, the ‘can’t-do-without’ burger, or partake of our high tea.
Hunters Grill
The day is done. Beneath the stars the spoils of the hunt are set before you, seasoned and tender, roasting on the spit betwixt the pools where famished after a lazy day, you await. Opening times: 19:00 – 21:00
Bars
Mapenzi
‘Mapenzi’ means beloved in Swahili and like true love, open to you 24/7, offering you cool refreshments, tantalizing cocktails, or hot, heady potions of liquor to your hearts content. Live entertainment under a diamond studded sky to soothe the savage breast come nightfall. Opening times: 24 hours
Upepo
‘Upepo’ means wind in Swahili. Travel back in time on the wind, floating lazily like the old Arab dhows upon the tide. The ‘Upepo’ pool swim-up bar overlooking the Indian Ocean makes sure your sails are forever billowing! Opening times: 10:00 – 18:00
Baraza
The beach bar, a two storied bar where one can have a quite day and enjoy the breath taking views from the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort facing the Indian Ocean. The perfect place to enjoy the sundowner while sipping your favorite cocktail. Opening times: 10:00 – 23:00
Coco Bar
The open-air ‘Coco’ restaurant sits serenely atop a cliff. Here, like royalty, you may view your domain from aloft, picking on a light lunch of pizza, steak, chicken in a basket, the ‘can’t-do-without’ burger, or partake of our high tea. Opening times: 10:00 – 23:00 (from 18:00 drinks only)
Location: The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is located on the Northern Shores of Zanzibar, 55 km from Stone Town and from the airport it’s a 55minutes drive.
General facilities:
• Four restaurants
• Four Bars
• Four large free form swimming pools. One with a swim up bar, one with Jacuzzi and the other infinity pool.
• Sun beds, mattresses, beach umbrellas and pool towels
• Daily recreational fitness activities.
• Spa
• Scuba diving
• Deep sea fishing
• Water sports
• Well equipped gymnasium
• Two floodlight tennis courts
• Pool table
• Table Tennis
• Darts
• Intimate Beauty Salon
• Supervised Children’s Club, from 10:00 – 18:00 daily (4 – 12 years)
Room facilities:
• Choice of King size bed or two Queen size beds
• Air condition facilities
• Mosquito nets
• Remote controlled TV with satellite channels and DVD player
• Internet connection in each room
• Direct dial telephone
• In room electronic safe (charge)
• Mini Bar (charge)
• Coffee maker
• Luggage rack
• Comfortable sitting area for two people in the room.
• Large Balcony and sitting arrangement
• Spacious bathroom with double bath tub and walk in shower
• WC and bidet
• Hair dryer , face mirrors, hand basin, modern bathroom with walk in shower
• Taylor of London fine toiletries as shower gel, shampoo, soap and bath cap
• Electric current 220 AC
• Special shaving socket in the bathroom
• Electronic Scale
• Bath robes, slippers, laundry bag and an umbrella placed in the wardrobe
Services:
• 24 hrs front desk
• Currency exchange
• Business centre facilities include internet ,secretarial services, photocopier, fax, lamination and CD writing
• Laundry services 7 days a week
• Pressing services
• Baby sitting services ( chargeable )
• First aid facilities
• Doctor on call
• Free parking
• International credit cards accepted
• 24 hours room service
• Taxi on site
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