Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront property near Nungwi Beach

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪14 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

  • 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, Courtyard View

  • 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)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Villa

  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Nungwi

On the beach.You'll find Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this property. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 41 min drive - 27.5 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

5-star beachfront property near Nungwi Beach
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Art Deco property also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nungwi property.

  • 1 floor
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 630 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Travelled with partner
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

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for vacation
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family
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

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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities and layout of the property is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation. The upgraded dining options are a must. Try the Romantic Dinner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevado

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breathtaking views, service, room…The experience was everything to be desired except: - the vegan options were limited, however, upon request, we were granted. Also, they labelled items as vegan but they were made with milk. - I didn’t like that the cleaning trolly was parked outside my door for the duration of the stay. - I also didn’t like that in between the tiles in the infinity swimming pool was mouldy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Good food and friendly, helpful staff - we even got a word of the day from Fatma. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Full board was underwhelming, and trying to get expanded options was near impossible because the app did not allow me to request. Asking the front desk for anything felt like an inconvenience. Beautiful landscape and beach, but you can find that elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and attentions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I was in room 345 and it smelled like a wet basement. I smelled it when I walked in initially but I decided to let it go and not make a big deal for the workers. I am home now and all of my clothes have this dirty wet smell like a wet basement. ( if you know, you know.) overall the service was good the workers were all friendly and welcoming. Also my balcony door was falling off and I mentioned it up one first entry. Two workers were sent to fix it but it was never fixed. It kept falling off. I wish I had complained because this smell is terrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

IFEOMA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience 👍 food was good alot of variety 😋 staff very friendly loved my stay ❤️ 💕
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are excellent! Hotel is a bit dated but the beach and water are so worth it! Great variety of food. Strongly recommend booking your dinner bookings the minute you check in!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the food variety and presentation excellent. Be careful of the room selection, they are limited in number of rooms with double beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024