Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Suite, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 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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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, bathrobes, 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 Nungwi 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 hydrotherapy, massages or aromatherapy 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

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.
  • 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 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
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.

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. 462 out of 627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 627 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

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
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

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