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Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only

Property class: 5 and above

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, umbrellas, and overwater bungalows.
A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a beach and ocean.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the building's exterior.
A modern indoor space with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and hanging plants.
A modern lounge area with round seating, a patterned floor, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $495
$422 nightly
$495 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

Explore the area

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Nungwi Road North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Horse Club
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral)

  • Partial sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea through a sliding door.

Junior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up)

  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (B2C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite (B2C)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral (B2C-US))

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral (B2C-US))

  • Partial sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea through a sliding door.

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C)

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite (B2C-US))

  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up (B2C-US))

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up (B2C-US))

  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral (B2C-CA))

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral (B2C-CA))

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea through a sliding door.

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite (B2C-CA))

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite (B2C-CA))

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up (B2C-CA))

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the ocean.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up (B2C-CA))

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, a 4-minute walk from Kendwa Beach and a 4-minute drive from Nungwi Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Zanzibar Horse Club.

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Horse Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 55 min drive - 20.8 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Che Bar Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only offers 505 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a health club.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 505 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and karaoke. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Enjoy international cuisine at Main Buffet - Karibu, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 7 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the swim-up bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Main Buffet - Karibu - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Gourmet - Krystal - This theme restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Steakhouse - This theme restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Mediterranean - Helios - This theme restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Italian - Duomo - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.

All inclusive details

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

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet - Krystal
  • Italian - Duomo
  • Main Buffet - Karibu
  • Mediterranean - Helios
  • Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: TZS 13197.75 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place in Zanzibar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort located on the beach ! Rooms are large and comfortable. All inclusive meals at the buffet were ok (5/10). Drinks were below average (3/10), except for beer. You definitely feel safe at the hotel and staff is friendly and helpful at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and super friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"The rooms were spacious and spotless. The meals offered great variety and superior quality, featuring an abundant selection of fruits. The staff continuously sought to offer hospitality. The hotel manager truly deserves high praise."
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room are spotless, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They offer a wide variety of breakfast options, and the spa is simply amazing. We also thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant, which serves delicious food and has an impressive selection of wine labels.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was nice. The food and staff were great. Just need move actives for the days that it rains. Also needs destinated smoking areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is new And the staff are great we had an amazing time. The only issue is that the property was poorly built and already has signs of distress it will probably look worse in a few months
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room brilliant room care and cleaning well maintained hotel very beutiful beach views and clean well maintained pools. Room service can be a little slow and food a little repetitive but overall very good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great varieties of food. The staff were amazing, always happy to help when you need assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property but in the middle of the slums. Restaurants outside of the Buffett are not available daily for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place i liked it
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an ocean-view room, which was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The buffet was good with plenty of options, and there were several à la carte restaurants for dinner that were included as well. I also liked that the beach wasn't private. It gave us the chance to meet friendly, talented local people. Some performed traditional dances, while others sold souvenirs. They were always polite and never pushy. You can also take a nice walk along the beautiful white-sand beach and browse the local shops. My husband and I spent five nights here and enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staff amenities food. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful and the food was outstanding. Their ALL INCLUSIVE price includes everything! This isn’t true of other stays where you pay for certain foods or drinks. The RUI PALACE SWAHILI is true to its word and it was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the entertainment team mostly Yohana
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with extremely friendly staff. The view of the beach was amazing. There were events all throughout the day hosted by hotel staff, so we did not have to leave the resort for anything . They cleaned our rooms multiple times a day. Our minibar was always stocked. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking for. Relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Excellent amenities, welcoming ambiance and very polite staff. I loved every bit of my stay. It was well worth it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre impeccable personnel adorable
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We only stayed one night, but really enjoyed it and wish we had more nights here. It recently opened so the areas are in good condition and nice lounge areas with amazing view. The beds were comfortable. We only got to try the «buffet» for lunch which was quite nice. Not that many guests for now which I liked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a beautiful location. Food staff service and amenities were perfect . Only complaint total lack of a business center, not even a laptop to use in case of emergency. For 5 stars hotel ( Riu chain ) this needs to be improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026