Royal Cliff Zanzibar

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8.4Very good · 540

Ch.05001,Chuini, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Food was good. The rooms were cleaned daily.” · 10.0, Mon 30 Mar

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Beautiful viewsGuests say so in their reviews.

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningSwimming pool24-hour front deskRestaurantRoom service

Location 7.7Good location

Ch.05001,Chuini, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

What guests say

8.4

Very good
540 verified reviews

Cleanliness8.2

Service9.2

Location7.7

Room Quality8.6

Amenities8.2

Value for Money8.6

Food and Beverage8.2

Overall Experience8.6

In short. The facility was clean; clean beddings and clean bathroom.

Neama, EG7.0

Tue 15 Sep + Amazing staff, especially Faried at the reception. He was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Excellent hospitality and great service! − Hotel Location / Beach

Waleed, OM · Family9.0

Mon 14 Sep + The breakfast was excellent, and it was right by the sea.

Kep Nachisale, MW · Solo8.0

Wed 2 Sep Overall good resort with good facilities and helpful staff + Breakfast was okay, the room was spacious with a balcony. .Otherwise the hotel facilities are good and value for money. The hotel staff always available to help and Salvina was just excellent. The drivers were friendly and courteous. − The bad earth road once you branch off from the main road. WIFI intermittent when power goes off

Joshua, ZW · Solo10.0

Sun 23 Aug + I liked the hospitality

Wolf, United Arab Emirates · Solo10.0

Mon 13 Jul + Best experience for for two lover birds

PaZzOmUtAnT, MT · Solo10.0

Wed 3 Jun + This place is a haven in the middle of nowhere. The staff was excellent always attending to every need. They have an amazing garden which is immaculately kept being so relaxing to just walk around on. We had a wonderful time in the spacious pool which was... − The side road going off the main road is a safari in itself but that should not put you off just make sure you have an adequate vehicle if driving your own. A lock from our balcony door was broken...

Anurag, India · Solo8.0

Sun 24 May + Good

Ahmed, OM · Couple8.0

Tue 5 May Good + The swimming pool, the restaurant and the staff very friendly − Very nice place but the room in the ocean front was uncomfortable due to insect in the rooms

Barry, Tanzania · Couple8.0

Sat 11 Apr Enjoyed the stay, most of the time was spent in that decent size beautiful room + Room design including xolours and location with excellent ocean view − 1. More varieties to be added to the breakfast especially the carbs and proteins section 2. More pictures of the property to be included on booking.com page for a better clarity when picking the hotel

Bolaji, United Kingdom · Family10.0

Mon 30 Mar My stay at Royal.Cliff + Food was good. The rooms were cleaned daily. − The roads leading to the hotel location was bad

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

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About the hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Royal Cliff Zanzibar offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen for added convenience.

Relaxing Facilities

Guests can unwind in the garden, lounge by the swimming pool, or enjoy a game of table tennis. The hotel also boasts a sun terrace, children's playground, and a shared kitchen for guests to use.

Convenient Location

Situated in Zanzibar City, the hotel is close to popular attractions like Peace Memorial Museum and Kichwele Forest Reserve. With airport transfers available and free WiFi, Royal Cliff Zanzibar ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Royal Cliff Zanzibar for a luxurious and convenient experience in Zanzibar City.

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check outBefore 11:00 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

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Before you go

From the hotel

Guests should note a surcharge of 5% on all credit and debit card payments.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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