Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Luxury family-friendly resort on a private island

At Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a free daily manager's reception. The 24-hour health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include volleyball, racquetball/squash and hunting. In addition to a terrace and a shopping centre on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Ocean Beach Bungalow

A hammock on a sandy beach with palm trees and a building in the background.

Royal Ocean Beach Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting of a tree and two figures, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a window with sheer curtains.

Family Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Ocean View

A balcony with wicker chairs and a small round table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Royal Ocean View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Pool View

A neatly made bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a painting, and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a painting above the bed, and a window with sheer curtains.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Kiwengwa, Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Baraka Natural Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Simba Padel. Visit our Kiwengwa travel guide
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Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Tanzania, 73111

What's nearby

  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.
    Muyuni Beach
    11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    52 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    54 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Green & Grill
    15 min walk
  • Spice Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Pool Bar @ Melia
    4 min drive
  • Andiamo
    14 min walk
  • The Yoga Bar Zanzibar
    6 min drive

About this property

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

  • Luxury family-friendly resort on a private island
  • At Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a free daily manager's reception. The 24-hour health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include volleyball, racquetball/squash and hunting. In addition to a terrace and a shopping centre on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free bike hire, a safari and tennis courts
    • A free beach club on-site, a children's club (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
    • Game drive on-site, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
    • Bathrooms with baths and shampoo
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

    • Cycling
    • Fitness facilities
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Children's club
    • Childcare

Lessons/classes/games

    • Aerobics
    • Cooking
    • Dancing
    • Water fitness
    • Yoga

Entertainment

  • On-site entertainment and activities

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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiwengwa resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mapenzi Beach, Kiwengwa Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kigomani Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quite place, great rooms and amenities. Excelent customer service, beautiful views, lots of night entertainment, friendly staff. The only thing i'd recommend is improve menu variety.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I found a little bit of paradise at Royal Mandarin Resort! Very very nice property. We booked this room for five nights following our Serengeti Safari in the hope of some beach relaxation. We got that and so much more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bloody amazing place to chill and relax. Beautiful stretch of beach. Amazing and professional MANAGER & ALL OF HIS STAFF. Excellent food and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely quiet each front hotel, we stepped from our door onto the sand. Roo.s are good and the staff were wonderful! We stayed in four hotels in zanzibar, the staff here are exceptional, very attentive and friendly. Hotel even supprised us with a free trip to the 'rock resaurant' and star fish beach! We would stay again in a heart beat...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
In die Jahre gekommen; Zimmer nicht sauber; gutes Essen und Cocktails
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist nicht so groß und damit sehr übersichtlich und sehr persönlich. Die Angestellten sind sehr freundlich, aufmerksam und motiviert. Das gastronomische Angebot ist vielfältig und reichhaltig. Das Abendessen wird meist im Hauptrestaurant aber auch mal am Strand, am Pool oder im Sense of Afrika Restaurant durchgeführt, Unser Zimmer (Familienzimmer) war sehr geräumig und gut ausgestattet, Die Betten waren sehr bequem und ein Mückenschutz ist überall vorhanden, Es wurde täglich gereinigt und abends wurde das Zimmer noch zusätzlich für die Nacht vorbereitet.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben einen Ort zum entschleunigen und entspannen gesucht und mit dem Royal Mandarin zu Beginn der Regenzeit einen schönen Treffer gelandet. Zimmer, Aussicht, Strand & Verpflegung sind klasse! Ganz besonders positiv ist die Gästebetreuung! Ahmed und Mohammad sind grossartig und schaffen mit ihrem Team eine Wohlfühlatmosphäre und (King)-Charles macht lecker Cocktails!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025