Dining & Bars

Dining & Bars

Restaurants

Where to eat

Full board dining across distinct restaurants, included as part of your stay.

Mainbeach Restaurant
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African & International Cuisine

Mainbeach Restaurant

As the hotel's primary dining venue, it accommodates over 210 guests and offers a diverse selection of both African and International cuisines.

Hours: Breakfast: 07:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Lunch: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Dinner: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Seafood Restaurant
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Seafood Cuisine

Seafood Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant serves dinner inspired by authentic seafood cuisine. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, it offers culinary delights ranging from succulent fresh fish, flavourful prawns, and rock lobster to fresh salads, freshly baked pita bread, and grilled octopus.

Hours: Dinner: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sense of Africa Restaurant
African Cuisine

Sense of Africa Restaurant

Experience the true flavours of Africa at Sense of Africa, where dinner is a culinary journey inspired by authentic African cuisine. With stunning views of the Indian Ocean, this exceptional dining spot offers a variety of African delights. Indulge in succulent fresh meats, tender chicken, and flavourful lamb shanks, complemented by crisp salads infused with Zanzibar's finest spices and herbs. Immerse yourself in traditional African dishes that celebrate the continent’s rich culinary heritage. A dining experience like no other awaits!

Hours: Dinner: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Drinks with a view

Bars

Local beverages included from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM as part of the All Inclusive experience.

Lobby Bar
Bar

Lobby Bar

A relaxed indoor-outdoor bar for coffee, tea, and evening drinks, open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Pool Bar
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Bar

Pool Bar

Poolside cocktails, soft drinks, and smoothies, open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM as part of the All Inclusive experience.

Terrace Bar
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Bar

Terrace Bar

An open-air deck bar with bean bags and loungers overlooking the Indian Ocean, part of the All Inclusive bar service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The dining rhythm

Plan your plate around the day.

A practical guide to dining times, signature evenings, and the smaller moments worth looking forward to.

Daily schedule

Meals and A La Carte Restaurant

Dining service information

  • Reservation hours are 09:00 - 12:00.
  • Reservations are located next to the guest relations office.
Seven nights

Beverage Service, Cocktails, Festivals and Special Corners

Let each evening take a different turn, from seaside grills and Zanzibar seafood to a celebration of African flavours.

  • Lobby Bar: alcoholic beverages are available until 22:00.
  • Pool Bar: open from 10:00 to 22:00.
  • Tea Time: daily from 17:00 to 18:00.
  • Zanzi Cocktails: served at your seat by the swimming pool and on the beach from 10:00 to 12:00.
  • Coconut Time: daily from 15:00 to 18:00.
  • Fruits Festival: daily from 15:00 to 18:00.
  • Sunset Cocktails: every day from 18:00 to 19:00.
  • Special Delicious Cocktails: available at the restaurant entrance from 18:00 to 19:00.
  • Sangria Festival: every day from 21:00 to 22:00.
  • Watermelon Festival: once a week from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Donuts Festival: once a week from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Muffin Festival: once a week from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Mango Festival: once a week from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Banana Split Festival: once a week from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Mojito Cocktails: daily from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Fruit Punch: daily from 15:00 to 17:00.
  • Cooking Lessons: every Monday from 11:00 to 12:00.
Good to know

Special Dinner Themes

  • Royal Mandarin Gala Dinner: every Saturday.
  • Romantic Dinner: every Sunday in a private seaside area for an intimate evening with dinner and landscape views.
  • B.B.Q Night Seaside: every Monday with open-air gastronomy.
  • Pure Africa Night: every Tuesday with African atmosphere and local dishes.
  • Flambe Dinner Night: every Wednesday with high-class dishes and attentive service.
  • Seafood Dinner Night: every Thursday with a wide variety of Zanzibar fish.
  • Mediterranean Culinary Night: every Friday with Mediterranean dishes.
  • You Cook Night: guests can prepare favorite dishes and celebrate ethnic gastronomy.
Good to know

Main Restaurant Breakfast Schedule

  • Main breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00 at the Sea View Restaurant.
  • Late breakfast: 10:00 - 11:00.
  • Lunch: 12:00 - 14:30.
  • Dinner: 18:00 - 21:00.
  • Late dinner: 22:00 - 23:00.
  • Floating breakfast at the swimming pool is available on the first day of arrival.
Good to know

Snacks, Ice Cream, Waffles, Crepes and Zanzi Corner

  • Royal Beach Restaurant snacks: 12:30 - 16:30.
  • Ice cream at the swimming pool bar: 12:30 - 16:30.
  • Waffle Festival: 15:00 - 17:00.
  • Spanish Crepe Mood: 15:00 - 17:00.
  • Zanzi Special Corner: 14:00 - 18:00.
  • Popcorn is available throughout the event.
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Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Location

Getting Here

From Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — Approximately 45 minutes by road.

Private Transfers: Private airport and inter-island transfers can be arranged with our concierge ahead of arrival.

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