Kendwa Mchangani

Royal Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Royal Beach?

The bar is located right on the Royal Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coccobello Zanzibar is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Senior friendly

8.7

/ 10 Excellent

#2 out of 12
in Zanzibar North

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Royal Beach is located on the Indian Ocean and it is in the 2th place out of 12 beaches in the Zanzibar North region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, diving. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Nungwi Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

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Historical

+29 ^oC +27 ^oC

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Nungwi, Zanzibar North,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Very good

7.9/10

Cover

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Pleasant

5.5/10

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Royal Beach is located in Zanzibar North within Nungwi, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Zanzibar island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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General features

ownership
- Hotel and public beach
- Major part for hotel guests and a small public area
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Cover and water

cover
swimming details
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Deep blue

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- Water entertainment rental
- Diving equipment rental

Activities

Audience

- Senior travellers
- Relaxation connoisseurs

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What to do in Royal Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Royal Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.

When it comes to what to do in Royal Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Royal Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.

In most cases, the question What to do on Royal Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Coccobello Zanzibar• 6 min walk
Local Restaurant Mam...• 7 min walk
Nungwi Inn Beach Res...• 7 min walk
Mangi's Beach Bar,Re...• 8 min walk

Attractions

MyBlue beach• 2 min walk
Baobab beach• 5 min walk
Nungwi THE (tourist)...• 7 min walk
Nungwi public Beach• 8 min walk

Transport

ZNZ• 54.2km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Royal Beach?

The Royal Beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Royal Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Royal Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Royal Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling
Diving
Kite and windsurfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball
Football (nearby)

Is the Royal Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Royal Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Royal Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Royal Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Royal Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Royal Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Royal Beach?

Royal Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Royal Beach?

The bar is located right on the Royal Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coccobello Zanzibar is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Royal Beach from parking?

The Royal Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Royal Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Royal Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are MyBlue beach located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Royal Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Royal Beach is March. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Royal Beach (Zanzibar island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.