Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar

Pool

All-inclusive

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Spa

Explore the area

Nungwi Road, Nungwi

Kendwa Beach
14 min walk
Nungwi Beach
5 min drive
ia Restorant
5 min walk
Aqua Restaurant
6 min walk

Room options

Suite (B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Junior Suite ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Villa ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single 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 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-CA)

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single 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 Single Beds

Superior Suite, Ocean View

60 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-US)

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

34 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single 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 Single Beds

Villa

125 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

45 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Suite

51 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

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Breakfast included

All-inclusive

Spa

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Adults-only beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools

Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only's 3 outdoor swimming pools or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.

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

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

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

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

The on-site 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kendwa Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
The restaurant, beach bar and swim-up bar offer choices for drinking and dining
Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
Treat yourself to body scrubs, body wraps or body treatments at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
14 minutes by foot from Kendwa Beach and a 5-minute drive from Nungwi Beach

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 sunloungers 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 centre 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Promenade – On-site buffet restaurant.

Beef Steak House – On-site steakhouse. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Breeze – On-site bar. Open daily.

Sunshine – On-site bar. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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

On-site 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
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa open daily
Spa tub
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

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

For more details, 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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise 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 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Sept 2024

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

16 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Hana

26 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

13 Aug 2024

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

My husband and I enjoyed ourselves celebrating our 5th anniversary here at the Riu Zanzibar. Excellent food, hospitality, and services! If you are traveling to Zanzibar, this is the place to stay. You will not be disappointed!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmit

16 Jul 2024

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

Amazing service and good food

The hotel is beautiful and the service is outstanding and caring, smiling and helpful. The food is also great. There were a few small things like the smell in the bathroom and also they provided very basic toiletries, not vanity set, or bathrobes or slippers that I use to get in more basic hotels. Also for some reason there is no blanket just a sheet to cover and I had to ask a few time to bring me something thicker

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maya

Travelled with group

14 Jul 2024

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

Fantastic holiday

The ambiance, service, food, and even the weather were exceptional! I want to thank everyone who helped keep my room sparkling clean and cozy, prepared delicious food and drinks, and maintained the unique ambiance at the restaurants, reception, beach, and pools. I also want to thank Veronica, the bartender at the small bar located just after the main swimming pool on the way to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ori

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staying at Riu Palace hotel

No doubt this is an extraordinary resort, though there were some small issues that spoiled a little bit the perfect experience. 1. There was a plugg in the sink. 2. The mosquito net to the balcony was off track. 3. We were mislead by the reception for the stable which we have booked for riding. Beside that everything was just perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

9 Jul 2024

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

Great 5 Night Stay

The hotel is beautiful, clean, and large. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Spa and excursion desk were both great. Only recommendation is booking dinner reservations immediately at check in. They are hard to get and the food is considerably better at sit down restaurants than buffet, which is still good. We’d definitely return on a future visit to Zanzibar!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bobby, Atlanta

8 Jul 2024

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

The restaurants and food were excellent; never had one bad meal experience. Needs to provide more music entertainment and the room furnishings need serious upgrades.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

6 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

keisha

Travelled with family

1 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was welcoming upon arrival. The property was very big and limited transportation to get around. I reserved the steak house for the lastnight for dinner and the manager was nasty!!! I told him i was celebrating my birthday and he told me he looked up my reservations and I arrived 6/27 ( my hirthday was 6/25) then stared at me...his attitude made my whole dining experience unbearable.. he even proceeded to stand up and look at me. I never got a happy birthday..the desert was thrown on the plate so i left without even having it.by the time i walked back to the main dining area. The food was finished so i didn't get to eat. The pool staff and bar staff was really nice. I wouldn't return to this facility because its a waste of money..no food available after 9:30pm...the resort gets really dark and no transportation available..no real night entertainment

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

27 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Furhat

Travelled with partner

21 Jun 2024

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

Amazing hotel, staff, food, entertainment. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edita

Travelled with family

15 Jun 2024

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

I had an exceptional experience at RIU Palace Zanzibar, largely thanks to the outstanding management by Diana. From the moment I arrived, their warm greeting and attentiveness set the tone for a memorable stay. The hotel itself was immaculate, with beautifully appointed rooms and excellent amenities. In what truly set this stay apart was the exceptional service provided by the Assistant General Manager, Dijana. Her dedication to ensuring every guest had a remarkable experience was evident in every interaction. Dijana went above and beyond to accommodate my requests. Her genuine care and attention to detail made a significant impact on my overall experience. In conclusion, my stay at RIU Palace Zanzibar was outstanding in every aspect. The luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, and superb amenities were all enhanced by the impeccable service, particularly from the Assistant General Manager Dijana, bar staff Yusuf, Rukiya, Rashid, restaurant staff Gabriel, Mohamed, entertainment Roni, ccccc Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to excellence ensured that my stay was unforgettable. I highly recommend RIU Palace Zanzibar to anyone seeking a truly exceptional hotel experience. Edita

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

14 Jun 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andre Miguel

26 May 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family

22 May 2024

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

Such a beautiful place for rest!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

19 May 2024

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

Very nice property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalise Sara

Travelled with group

3 May 2024

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

Excellent stay! Beautiful property and the friendliest staff! I hope to visit again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynique, Brooklyn

30 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

24 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

19 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

21 Mar 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Jacuzzi Suite not fit for purpose.

Booked a Jacuzzi Suite. THe Jacuzzi was not usable. Discoloured water and ripped cover with wildlife coming out of it. They offered another room without a Jacuzzi and no view. Was told had to claim back on hotels. com for partial refund but now they say will not do partial refund because they gave a $10 bottle of cheap plonk. Black sunbeds. impossible to lie on without getting burnt with the small beach towels provided. Specialist restaurants are not worth going to in the Jambo next door . Because you only get the 4Star drinks that no-one as ever heard of. Entertainment in the hotel at night is on par with a holiday camp from the 70's. Good points.. Stunning beach and sunsets. Really friendly staff . JUst arrived back and because of the above cancelling booking for Riu we have later in the year.

Ripped Cover with wildlife and Green . Would not change for the 9 days. Offered another room with no view or Jacuzzi

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

JOSE

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aboobakr

Travelled with partner

3 Mar 2024

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

The area leading to the property isnt great. But once you entre the resort, its a different ball game. No complaints about the beach, Staff and restaurants. These were all great. However, certain things for a 5 star resort just were not upto standard. -electrics kept going off on our side of the hotel. They kept blaming this on the electricty in zanzibar, but it seemed like a faulty electrics in the hotel. Ive asked for a partial refund for this. But not heard anything. - not enough buggies around the premises -no beach bag/in room slippers -i asked for room decorations/cake for my wifes birthday. Asked twice but nothing was done. Ive never had this issue before. Even with 4/3 stat hotels.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024