Royal Zanzibar Beach ResortvsElewana Kilindi Zanzibar
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Kilindi Zanzibar scores marginally higher than Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. Kilindi Zanzibar scores 76 with endorsements from 3 reviewers including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
North Coast, PO Box 3425, Nungwi, Tanzania
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is an upscale, all-inclusive hotel set on 20 acres of gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean in the northwest tip of the island." Full review
Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
| PO Box 3998, Kendwa, Tanzania
From $975/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"On a sun-bleached crescent opposite Tumbatu Island, 15 domed limestone pavilions are tucked along a tidal bay where wooden dhows still ply the aquamarine waters." Full review
Fodor's
"Kilindi whisks you away to a private, luxury resort on the northern-most part of the island with a combination of barefoot luxury and excellent service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Not since the last sultan’s palace has there been anything so stylish on this fabled east African isle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The former getaway of ABBA’s Benny Andersson is now a boutique retreat, with 50 acres of forest and a secluded beach on the spice island’s popular north coast." Full review