This attractive addition to Zanzibar's unspoilt beaches offers a lively and friendly atmosphere. The area is home to some excellent diving sites.

Location The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is situated in Nungwi, in the northern region of Zanzibar.

Facilities The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers two restaurants, bars, snack bar, evening entertainment, 4 swimming pools, kids' club 10.00am - 6.00pm (aged 4-12 years), gym, table tennis, beach football, pool table, darts, beauty salon* and massage*, plus shopping facilities*. Water sports include deep-sea fishing*, scuba diving*, snorkelling*, dhow cruises* and dolphin tours*. *Various charges payable locally.

Accommodation The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort has 100 air-conditioned rooms with en suite bath and shower, TV, telephone, internet connection, mini bar, safe, coffee maker, hairdryer and terrace/balcony. Prices based on superior rooms (3 adults). Junior suites are also available (3 adults) which have a sitting area and large terrace/balcony with day bed and sea view.

Meals The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort operates on an All Inclusive basis:
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch & dinner in the main restaurant.
SNACKS: Daytime snacks from the Snack Bar from 10.00am to 6.00pm (6.00pm to 11.00pm drinks only).
DRINKS: Local spirits, selected red and white wine by the glass, local beer, selected cocktails and soft drinks in the Main Bar, 7.00am to 11.00pm, the beach bar 10.00am to 11.00pm and the pool bar 10.00am to 6.00pm. A half litre of bottled water per person per day in room.
WATER SPORTS: Non-motorised water sports including windsurfing and canoeing.
LEISURE FACILITIES: Fitness centre, table tennis, darts, pool table, a scuba diving trial in the pool.

Note the hotel also caters for guests on different meal plans and with different entertainment programmes. It is popular with Italian guests.

Transfer time The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is approximately 55 minutes from Zanzibar Airport.