Quick facts
Destination
Stone Town
Country
Zanzibar
Category
Beach Resort
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$120 per night
Star rating
3 / 5
Number of rooms
24
Nearest airport
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) — 15-minute drive from Zanzibar Airport
Best for
Halal-Friendly, No Alcohol, Muslim Travellers, Beachfront, Ocean Views, Stone Town Proximity, Quiet
Child policy
Children are welcome. Recommended for families.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Royal Cliff Zanzibar — Beachfront Calm Near Stone Town
Royal Cliff Zanzibar is a 4-star beachfront hotel in the Chuini area of western Zanzibar, approximately 10km north of Stone Town. With 24 rooms all overlooking the garden and ocean, the hotel offers a private beach, swimming pool, spa, gym and the pizza/seafood Royal Ocean View restaurant. The hotel is notably well-suited to Muslim travellers: no alcohol is served on the property, and the environment is described as calm, clean and respectful.
Reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff, the spacious rooms with ocean views, the well-maintained pool and gardens. Guests who book beachfront rooms specifically describe them as providing a "water villa" feeling — waking up to direct ocean views through floor-to-ceiling glass. The hotel is halal-friendly and particularly recommended for couples and families seeking a quiet, respectful Zanzibar beach experience near Stone Town's cultural attractions.
Accommodation
Twenty-four rooms including royal suite rooms directly on the beach. Air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, walk-in shower, hairdryer. Pool, spa with treatment room, gym, private beach and sun terrace. Buffet breakfast included. Seafood and pizza restaurant on site.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer time
15-minute drive from Zanzibar Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, walk-in shower and ocean or garden views. Pool, spa, gym and private beach access.
Royal Suite (Beachfront)
Three suites directly on the beach with floor-to-ceiling glass for ocean views. Described by guests as providing a "water villa" feeling. Premium ocean positioning.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Royal Cliff Zanzibar is the right choice for Muslim travellers and alcohol-free holidays at Zanzibar — a clean, calm beachfront property near Stone Town with ocean views and halal-compatible dining. The 4-star facilities (spa, gym, pool) are good value at $120+/night. Beachfront rooms deliver an impressive ocean-view experience at a moderate price point.— The SafariBando team
