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Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5.0 star property

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$266
$221 nightly
$266 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

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Nungwi Road, North Cost Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

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

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Junior Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral)

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room, Sea View

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite)

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up)

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C)

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C)

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 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 3-minute walk from Kendwa Beach and a 4-minute drive from Nungwi Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Simba Padel.

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 51 min drive - 20.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 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.
Grab a bite to eat 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. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Main Buffet - Karibu - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Gourmet Krystal - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Steakhouse - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Mediterranean - Helios - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Italian - Duomo - Onsite theme restaurant. 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

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
  • 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

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

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

  • Bedsheets 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 11:00 AM

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

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 12838.25 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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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