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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
All-inclusive
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included

Explore the area

Nungwi Road, Nungwi

Kendwa Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Nungwi Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Mnarani Natural Aquarium
‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Suite (B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Villa ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Villa ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite, Ocean View

Very good

60 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite, Ocean View

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Small Private Pool on Terrace)

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

Excellent

34 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

90 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

Exceptional

90 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Villa

125 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Exceptional

45 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Suite

Very good

51 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

About the area

Nungwi

When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, a 5-minute drive from Nungwi Beach and 7 minutes from Kendwa Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Nungwi Natural Aquarium.

What's nearby

Kendwa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Ginger Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Nungwi property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

You can enjoy a meal at Promenade serving the guests of Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Promenade - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Beef Steak House - Onsite steakhouse. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Breeze - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Sunshine - Onsite bar. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Language

Water fitness

Entertainment

Onsite live performances

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A restaurant
A swim-up bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Beef Steak House
Breeze
Promenade
Sunshine

Things to do

3 outdoor pools
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Gym
Kayaking
Sauna
Steam room
Table tennis

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa open daily
Steam room
Turkish bath

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

1 floor
4 buildings
Art Deco architecture
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2012
Comprehensive food waste policy
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Ceiling fan
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

All guests, including adults, children, and babies, must be included when making the booking to be shown the right rooms and rates. All guests not included will be charged at the hotel, during check-in time. Virtual credit cards or prepayments will not be accepted.

This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Edgar

27 Apr 2025

Service and facility is good but have to increase the number of carts that drive people around .

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bibi

21 Apr 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent hotel and service. Food was very good as well, with the caveat that the buffet was not always available (some nights were a la carte only). Limited entertainment, but it was enjoyable when there was some. I would choose this hotel again regardless of those two things, overall it was a wonderful experience

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really a paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was overly friendly, very accommodating and kind. I really enjoyed the staff there. The amenities were great. The performances were awesome. Jambo was also a nice get away. I love the access to both resorts.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia, BALTIMORE

Travelled with family

6 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a great experience! Everyone at this hotel was super nice and attentive. The food options were good as well. If you like to party, this is not the resort for you. There are not a lot of options for that at all. There is a sister property though that does have a nightlife. Overall I had a good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Travelled with group

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotels.com worst experience over the years

I was disappointed that we had to pay more money to upgrade to actually get what we thought we booked on Hoyels.com site. The hotel staff reckon categorisation from hotels.com that they may have used for us is not actually what they booked with them. I paid additional money to ocean blue. Room I originally booked was supposed to have a bedroom and a separate living area but we got an open plan which was not suitable. My worst experience with hotels.com over the years I have used them. Dinner in ai and a second restaurant which is not the main one was really poor for the two nights. Staff were friendly and helpful and other amenities were top notch.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

15 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne Patricia, Nr Stone

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yovan

Travelled with partner

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff… very helpful and genuine… everyone was extraordinary and food was out of this world… not easy to cook such a variety of food in that quantity and on daily base… but the chef was very creative and everything tasted good… only staff at the reception was under par… everyone else did a terrific job

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Highly recommend

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner

28 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice accommodation, everything in walking distance. Beautiful beach below the restaurant. Food excellent.Had a problem with the air con but was upgraded. Hotel uses European electric sockets, not Tanzanian sockets. Can get adaptors from Reception. But bring European adaptors.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Travelled with partner

20 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What an incredible holiday! The staff really make this place and are always so friendly and welcoming. We had the most amazing upgrade from the one of the female managers at reception. Thank you so much. This made what was already going to be a wonderful holiday into something unforgettable. I can not recommend this place more highly! The food variety is great and you can book excursions through a tour provider at the hotel. Everything was seamless and easy to navigate. Also a very special thank you to Neema who cleaned our room everyday to perfection!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

14 Dec 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

12 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

9 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

First off: ALL the staff are incrediblly helpful, friendly, polite and attentive, including reception, restaurant waiters and food servers, pool staff and entertainment, cleaners, gardeners, management and even the guy in the Suntours office. Food and drink: Breakfasts, coffee and breakfast all very good and varied - easily have a different style breakfast every day. Main pool handily sited next to main ginger bar with wide range of alcoholic /non-alcoholic cocktails, beer, wine. Informal swim up option or drinks brought to lounger, as you prefer. Loved the option for afternoon tea /coffee with cakes or sandwiches, in the shade. We loved the buffet lunches and dinners, with choice of where to sit (sun/ cool/ shade/ breeze etc, depending on daily whim) and the ongoing jackdaws vs. bamboo sticks entertainment. The "happy birthday" waiting staff harmonies were great. Loved the cool dude on electric piano with his reggae/ zydeco / blues fusion vibes in the main restaurant in the evenings. We managed 3 trips to the Krystal fusion restaurant (excellent, our fave) and one to the steak. The evening entertainment was very good, although we preferred the bands and musicians to the rap/breakdancing. But very varied and aomething for everyone. They even ran the odd game of bingo. The beach, the sea and the views were just wonderful. The beach sellers were not overly intrusive and actually quite friendly. Very easy to get a kayak or paddleboard, etc.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

EWA

Travelled with partner

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place for vacation

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely amazing. 5+ stars Excellent friendly service. You become family. Excellent food, drinks. Spectacular location on breathtaking beach. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very disappointed that smoking was permitted in all the restaurants inside and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Amazing hotel with super welcoming staff. Lots of activity and incredible variety of food. Able to use facilities of other hotel next door but not other way round.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasumi

Travelled with partner

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel and wonderful hospitality. We will come back to a Riu hotel for sure on our next vacation. Possibly Caribbean! Thank you Riu Palace Zanzibar team.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Monir

15 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Facilities and layout of the property is excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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About the area

Nungwi

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

All-inclusive details

Food and beverages

Land activities

Lessons/classes/games

Entertainment

Languages

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Parking and transport