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Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

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A beach with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a sandy beach. - Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar (Kiwengwa)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Beachside sanctuary in Kiwengwa

Panoramic ocean views stretch from the resort's twin infinity pools across pristine Kiwengwa Beach. The beachfront restaurant serves exceptional cuisine with handcrafted cocktails. Guests enjoy complimentary bicycles for coastal exploration before unwinding at the daily manager's reception.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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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
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin 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
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

About the neighborhood

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. Traveling 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 Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's club
  • Fitness classes
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hunting
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Safari
  • Shopping mall
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (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

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, 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
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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