Skip to main content

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Property class: 5 and above

Choose dates to view prices

Located close to Kendwa Beach, Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a beach bar. Treat yourself to a body scrub, hydrotherapy, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Promenade, the on-site buffet restaurant. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and concerts and live shows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 27 of 27 rooms

View all photos for Villa

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite ( B2C-CA)

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-CA)

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa ( B2C-CA)

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite ( B2C-US)

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-US)

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View

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

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, Private Pool

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

Villa, Private Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Baraka Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium are also worth visiting. With scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
View more Resorts in Nungwi
Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.
    Muyuni Beach
    39 min drive - 23.4 km
  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    53 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • M&J Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Kulinarium
    15 min walk
  • Ginger Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

  • Luxury boutique property by the ocean
  • Located close to Kendwa Beach, Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a beach bar. Indulge in a body scrub, hydrotherapy, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Promenade, the on-site buffet restaurant. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking. In addition to a poolside bar and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 3 outdoor pools along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
    • Free self parking
    • An electric car charging station, wedding services, and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 100 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs

All inclusive details

  • This property is all-inclusive. Onsite 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

  • Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Similar properties

On the beach, white sand
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive
Nungwi
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 437 reviews
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • 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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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 used
  • 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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: USD 5.00 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 106-905-312

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include aerobics classes, language classes, water fitness classes, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive located?

Situated on the waterfront, this all-inclusive property is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kendwa Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Nungwi Beach. Simba Padel and Baraka Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.