8/10
We spent 4 nights in June 2014 at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort and we really enjoyed our stay.
It took a bit over one hour from the airport to reach the hotel. We used a taxi which I highly recommend. Cost was 60 USD. Police had many road blocks along to way, so make sure your driver has his paper work in order.
The hotel had amazing service, positive atmosphere, nice pools, clean / comfortable rooms, beautiful surroundings, nice beach, excellent bars, interesting activities & dinner on the beach. This place is suitable for couples and families.
If you feel like doing also something else than getting hammered and burning your skin, please try diving. The all inclusive packet even has an introduction to diving, i.e. trying the equipment in the pool. If one wants to take this experience further, you can do it smoothly with PADI professional in the ocean – cost 110 USD.
Things that we were not that excited about were; blackouts & sewage smell along some of the walkways.
Anyways, overall experience was extremely positive and I would recommend this place for everyone.
P.S.
Make sure you have an extra 50 USD / person when you a planning the fly away from the island, there is a ridiculous departure tax to be paid.
