ROYAL ZANZIBAR BEACH RESORT, Nungwi

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers 160 rooms and 22 suites with private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean. The architecture is inspired by Swahili culture, with each room featuring a large bed surrounded by a mosquito net and a private bathroom with both a bath and a shower. All rooms include air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a hairdryer, with free toiletries provided.

The hotel has two restaurants: Spices, which serves an international breakfast buffet, and Samaki, offering fresh local seafood. The Coco Bar provides light meals and beverages during the day, and the Cliff restaurant (a la carte) offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. All-inclusive meal plans include local and international dishes, with themed dinner nights and a snack bar available.

Four free-form outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool and a pool with a swim-up bar, are set within tropical gardens. The resort is located directly on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, and offers water sports facilities such as canoeing, diving, and snorkeling. Sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and pool/beach towels are provided around all pools and the beach.

The on-site spa offers holistic treatments using local ingredients, including massages, beauty treatments, and reflexology. Guests can also access a fitness centre with ocean views from the treadmills, and participate in yoga classes and stretching sessions. Spa/wellness packages and steam rooms are available, with a dedicated spa team providing professional services.

Daily activities include cooking classes, walking tours, and themed dinner nights, while evening entertainment features live music, fire shows, and traditional African dance. The kids' club offers supervised activities for children, and the games room has table tennis, darts, and billiards. The hotel also organizes cultural tours to Stone Town, Jozani Forest, and Prison Island, with a shuttle service available.

Location: Directly on a white sandy beach with a coral reef

Rooms: 160 rooms and 22 suites with ocean views

Dining: 2 restaurants and 3 bars, including Cliff with panoramic views

Wellness: Holistic spa with treatments using local ingredients

Activities: Water sports, cooking classes, and cultural tours

Family: Kids' club, daily activities, and themed dinner nights

All-inclusive: Meals, drinks, and select water sports included