Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Property class: 5 and above

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At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Main - Promenade, one of 5 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 4 outdoor pools, a beach bar, and a 24-hour health club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of greenery outside.

Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite ( B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, and a view of the ocean.

Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster canopy bed with a matching bench, a red ottoman, and a blue area rug.

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of greenery outside.

Villa ( B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite ( B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite (B2C-US)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, and a view of the ocean.

Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-US)

A four-poster canopy bed with a matching bench, a red ottoman, and a blue area rug.

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-US)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-US)

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa ( B2C-US)

A spacious bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of greenery outside.

Villa ( B2C-US)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, and a view of the ocean.

Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

A four-poster canopy bed with a matching bench, a red ottoman, and a blue area rug.

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Superior Suite, Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Small Private Pool on Terrace)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a dining area.

Junior Suite (Small Private Pool on Terrace)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa, Private Pool

A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, and a view of the ocean.

Villa, Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 53 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Che Bar Zanzibar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

  • At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Main - Promenade, one of 5 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 4 outdoor pools, a beach bar, and a 24-hour health club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive details

    • 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

At a glance

CHECK-IN
15:00
CHECK-OUT
12:00

Hotel size

    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered a wide variety of delicious food options, including a great buffet and specialty restaurants, with excellent service. (58 reviews)
  • The beach was absolutely stunning with crystal-clear water and breathtaking views. (40 reviews)
  • The pools were fantastic, with many options available, including an infinity pool and sun loungers, providing a wonderful experience. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing resort staff so friendly our room with plunge pool was amazing the location overlooking the sea was perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is amazing. It's beautiful, and the food, pool, beach, and activities are all incredible. But the best part is the people. The staff is so kind and friendly, always ready to help. I've never experienced hospitality like this before.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place and the most friendly staff I`ve ever met. Thanks RIU Palace, we will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff was very Nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food and service. Huge resort and nice water views. More activities would be nice but all in all, good stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner had extensive selection for all tastes and needs. All excellently, prepared fresh and delicious. We were fortunate to have an upgrade to a large 61m ocean view suite which was extremely comfortable. All staff were extremely helpful and with big smiles. First time we have stayed at this chain of resorts and best we have experienced.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable from the moment we arrived. The beach and the ocean were absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water and breathtaking views. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always eager to help, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The food was also very good, especially by Zanzibar standards. We found the meals to be flavorful and well-prepared, with a nice variety of options throughout our stay. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zanzibar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and clean hotel ! Great staff, great location ! The manager Khamis was so kind and helpful especially when we ran into flight trouble and needed to extend our stay at the last minute! I will definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean, the staff were so kind and welcoming and the food was fantastic. We wound up extending our stay for a couple extra nights due to flight cancellations and reception, specifically Khasim, were so gracious and accomodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional service and responsiveness; Khadijah at the front desk in the Riu Class section took care of us for the whole week. We enjoyed all of the select restaurants, and even ventured to Stone Town. It was my wife’s birthday present, and boy was she overjoyed. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was outstanding from the food to the hospitality! Beach was beautiful!! Plenty of fun for the adventurous people and plenty of activities for the people who wish to stay at the hotel. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is a hidden gem. Originally when I booked, this was adult only however it changed to family right before i arrived. I didnt like that but i will say it was big enough that the kids who were there weren’t a nuisance. Staff exceptional! Thanks to them all!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The best resort I ever stayed in . Very nice staff , excellent food , very clean room . The best is the staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and efficient staff providing excellent and responsive service. The property is beautiful with amazing ocean views and beautiful sandy beach readily accessible! Room was lovely- air conditioned, quiet and clean, with great water pressure in the shower, fully stocked mini bar. Full suite of amenities- including water sports, gym, spa, several bars, restaurants and swimming pools, and great night-time entertainment. We really had an exceptional experience- highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

All of the staff were so friendly and helpful. In addition, the food was excellent. We chose to eat at the Promenade buffet for every meal because it was so good and there were so many choices. I would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Out of all the Riu hotels this was our favorite. Amazing location and views from the room. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Only the bed was a bit firm for my taste, but the staff got us an extra mattress which made it better. They are really serviceminded. Would love to return some time!
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible resorts and the staff were amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel, nice Staff, we will come back
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful meals and staffs.. best beach in zanzibar..
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8/10 Very good

The wifi was utterly terrible and kept disconnecting. Also, there was no response regarding if pickups were available so I had to call and email 3 different places. You would think for 5 star booking pickup would be included. Also, they forgot to give me wristband so had to go all the way back to front desk to get one which was extremely frustrating. Everything else was wonderful, from food to room and staff I had a great time
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10/10 Exceptional

Very impressed with the quality of the food at this hotel. The staff were also very helpful, we would be happy to return there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great experience 👍 food was good alot of variety 😋 staff very friendly loved my stay ❤️ 💕
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! Beautiful property and the friendliest staff! I hope to visit again in the future.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice clean and comfortable room. All staff were attentive and helpful and even just staff walking around the resort would offer a friendly “jambo”. The all inclusive is great and the buffet is large with many options. Dinner at Ia was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.