Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar
Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(378 Ratings)
"Beautiful location ,beautiful beaches, well organised, friendly staff, and Jack the manager couldn’t do enough for you,
The food was excellent
Five stars"
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5-Star Resort
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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Prime Beachfront Location
Business facilities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private beach access
Beach access
Garden
Laundry services
Beach front
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Childcare services
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
The staff were all lovely, especially Stellar who we seen throughout our stay. The hotel never felt too busy and we often had the bigger pool to ourselves. The beachfront villas were a great location.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
The Beach
Outside the gates
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Beautiful beach, great rooms, delicious food and a welcoming team
Not enough activity for children
5 / 10·Dec 2025
The hotel is advertised as a five-star resort, but unfortunately the service and overall experience fall well below that standard. Issues began even before arrival when airport transfers were confirmed and then we were asked to pay for them. Only after escalating the matter were they offered complimentary.
We are a family of five and had been told in advance that an extra bed would be arranged in the second room. Upon arrival, no bed was available, and we were then informed that we would need to pay extra for the fifth person—none of this was communicated beforehand.
Service throughout the stay was disorganized and inconsistent. Complimentary water was very limited, tours required cash payment upfront, and transportation arranged by the hotel was unreliable (the vehicle broke down during our tour). Checkout was also poorly handled, with billing and paperwork not ready.
The food was another major disappointment. The buffet options were very basic and repetitive, lacking variety or quality, and felt more like what you would expect at a rest house or hostel, not a five-star resort charging premium rates.
While the natural surroundings are beautiful, the hotel does not deliver value for money. Overall, the experience felt closer to a three- or at best four-star property. Disappointing.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(378 Ratings)
"Beautiful location ,beautiful beaches, well organised, friendly staff, and Jack the manager couldn’t do enough for you,
The food was excellent
Five stars"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this resort?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar. Enjoy the water!
Is Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar?
We found 30 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, airport transportation available, shuttle available, free wifi/internet, and air conditioning.
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