Are the staff required to wear masks?

Yes, our fully trained staff wear masks at all times. Our cleaning staff uses disposable gloves to protect guests from cross contamination.

What enhanced cleaning measures are in place?

We’ve committed to brand-new deep cleaning procedures that include daily disinfecting of all rooms, surfaces, and common areas, under the guidance of the CDC and Department of Health.

Does the property have hand sanitizing stations?

Yes, guests can find hand sanitizing stations throughout the property. We can also provide additional supplies on request to ensure extra protection.

Are Zanzibar restaurants open?

Yes, restaurants are open, but with proper precautions in place. Indoor and patio dining both are permitted, but visitors are asked to follow social distancing protocols and wear protective masks while entering.

Health & Safety Standards

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort is in full compliance with both global government requirements and requirements made by local departments of health as applicable. We are comitted to the health and safety of all guests and staff.

Entering Zanzibar

Prior to arrival into Zanzibar, travelers are required to fill out an online Traveler's Surveillance Form, 24 hours prior to arrival arrival.
Upon entry, Zanzibar requires a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 certificate taken 72 hours before arrival. It is highly recommended that you regularly check government and airline websites for updates as the requirements are constantly changing.
All travelers entering Zanzibar will be subjected to enhanced COVID-19 infection screening including a rapid test and temperature check. The rapid test costs 25 USD per traveler.

Travelers arriving from or have traveled through India will be subjected to a rapid test on arrival as well as a 14 day mandatory government quarantine at their own cost.
All travelers must have valid travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Zanzibar.
It is suggested that your online visa form be filled in prior to your arrival.This can be completed here.

The full official document is available here.

Arrival

Everyone arriving at our properties has their temperature checked.
Luggage is sanitized prior to entering the rooms and kept in a luggage area before being transferred to the rooms.
1.5m distance is kept between travel groups.

Staff

All team members have received enhanced COVID-19 related health and safety training, including correct procedures for wearing masks and personal protective equipment and physical distancing awareness.

All team members will be wearing masks
Distance based greeting throughout the resort
Temperature checks before each shift
Regular health checks will be carried out
Dedicated hygiene supervisors for each department

Public Areas

We have significantly increased cleaning schedules in all public areas with particular focus on high-touch areas. We strictly adhere to physical distancing best practices in all public spaces.

Use of proper grade chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
Property is spread over 20 acres which also allows us to deal with social distancing naturally

Guest Rooms

Rooms are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after every stay.
Towels are changed on request.
Guests are given the option of when and whether they would like their room serviced
Digitized hotel information provided to guest via e-mail

In the instance a guest feels unwell, the hotel doctor will be called in.