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Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

4.0 of 5
North Coast | PO Box 3425, Nungwi, Tanzania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

Lovely place with great positioning and a small beach. Billed as five star which I think it certainly has the potential to be but with a few wrinkles which I really feel need to be ironed out before it can truly be considered as such. Stayed during the rainy season which meant that much of the restorative work was going... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Thank you so much for your kind and helpful review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. We're delighted that you enjoyed so many parts of your stay, particularly after your rather disappointing arrival. Thank you for your patience with our Makuti repairs, we're grateful that they didn't stop you from having a great vacation. Chef also asked me to tell... More

Dereham, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Went in mid May and the hotel was really quiet and gearing up for peak season which suited us as i'm not keen on busy places. Staff were so very keen to tend to your requirements however they often got the gist of the request wrong but this was due to their understanding of English which i can't critisise as... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Thank you so much for your really wonderful review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! It's so nice to be able to share with our team that our guests have enjoyed their stay that much, although we are sorry about the occasional lapses in our English abilities. It's something that we continue to work on and we took the opportunity... More

Mombasa, Kenya
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My stay at the resort was spectacular. The facilities offered by the resort is superb. The resort is clean and very well maintained. The staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. They attend to your every need with utmost perfection. The catering staff are very polite and kind. They always know what to say and are very welcoming. I will... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Dear Rahim, Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a terrific review of your stay at the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! We're delighted that you were so happy with everything, we have particularly thanked our staff for ensuring you were well looked after. We have noted your comments regarding the vegetarian selections and will continue to... More

Gaborone, Botswana
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Very nice place, staff may not all be too switched on always but they all seem to try, language could be the biggest problem. Lovely place to stay.. Food is ok, but with loads of choice. Manager Kim is always keen to listen to all complaints and compliments.. well done

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and we're so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. As you realized and as we discussed while you were here, tourism is still very new to Zanzibar and as hard as we try to... More

Durban, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Friendly, knowledable and capable staff all round. We had no problems at all. We got exactly what we paid for. Rooms and batrooms were very well maintained and very spacious. TV was a bit small and dated, but who really watches TV in a place like this. Restaurants were well appointed with excellent food. Our special dietry requests were more... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear Dhiresh, Thank you so much for taking the time to post your excellent review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! It was such a pleasure to have you and your lovely wife staying with us, we enjoyed meeting you both! We will be happy to share your comments with the staff as well as the management team, how kind... More

Giessen, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We very much enjoyed our stay at this resort in March 2013. It is a splendid place, big and very cosy rooms and bathrooms, a fantastic location, all inclusivce means all inclusive, i.e. drinks and cocktails as well, best service, lovely staff. We just felt so much welcome and at home while still staying so far away. If there were... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your terrific review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. We're delighted that you enjoyed the resort and even more so that you felt welcome! We've worked hard to ensure that we offer an atmosphere that is as inviting and relaxed as we can make it and we're happy that you... More

Derby, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Having got back from a fabulous time in Zanzibar we are missing it already. We had lovely time at the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort hotel could not find fault with anything. The staff in all areas were brilliant so helpful and friendly nothing was to much trouble.the food was very nice and lots of choices from breakfast,lunch and dinner. snacks... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your terrific review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach resort! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and love being able to pass on such positive comments to our staff. We also appreciate your comments regarding the beach boys. We have been meeting with them regularly to ask them... More

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

well it was fantastic in simple, the staff/chef/and all the management of Royal Zanzibar Beach resort.thank you Khaled for the wonderful food and taking care of the family. the manager ms kim well done!!! the toilets need toilet showers

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! It was such a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us and we were delighted that you had such a good time! Thank you particularly from Khaled and myself, for the kind mentions, but I look forward even more to sharing you remarks... More

Hereford
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Just back form 7 nights, and have had a fantastic holiday in the Royal. Huge rooms, a great view from k23 which we had of the sea front and the large swimming pools and gardens. All the facilities were clean and well maintained with the restaurants offering a good variety of food throughout our vacation We found the staff very... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort AND for your terrific recommendation! It's always a pleasure to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay, but even more so when we can tell our hardworking team what a positive impact they have had on your vacation! I look forward to sharing your comments... More

Nairobi, Kenya
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We really enjoyed our 4 nights stay. We were looking to relax and at the same time have a little fun and this was the prefect place to get away. The atmosphere is very nice, good hospitality and the service was good as well. The view from the rooms was excellent. The food was good just a little more variety... More

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GM-RZBR, General Manager at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort! We're thrilled that your weekend getaway was so successful and appreciate your kind remarks regarding the property and the service. It's always a pleasure to share these positive remarks with our team. Our Food and Beverage team will be pleased to hear about their success with... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel Nungwi
Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Seaclub Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort Nungwi
Address: North Coast | PO Box 3425, Nungwi, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Nungwi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Top resorts Hotels in Nungwi
#2 Family Hotels in Nungwi
#5 Luxury Hotels in Nungwi
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Nungwi
#6 Romantic Hotels in Nungwi
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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 just 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 double 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. ... more   less 
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