Overview
Heavenly moments of pure pleasure await at the 5-star Riu Palace Zanzibar, an adults-only (18+) sanctuary nestled along Nungwi Beach in northern Zanzibar. This all-inclusive hotel boasts a 24-hour service of delicious food and refreshing beverages...
Heavenly moments of pure pleasure await at the 5-star Riu Palace Zanzibar, an adults-only (18+) sanctuary nestled along Nungwi Beach in northern Zanzibar. This all-inclusive hotel boasts a 24-hour service of delicious food and refreshing beverages, marvellous vistas of the turquoise Indian Ocean, 3 inviting swimming pools, and a daily programme of exciting entertainment. Enjoy sun-kissed relaxation or delve into a world of watersports on the beach, keep up your fitness routine at the well-equipped gym, and choose from a varied menu of rejuvenating spa treatments. After a fantastic day in paradise, retreat to your luxurious suite or villa for a peaceful night of rest.
How far is the nearest beach?
Riu Palace Zanzibar is located on Nungwi Beach.
Distance from resort centre
The hotel is close to a small selection of restaurants, bars and shops.
Distance from the airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is approximately 66km away from Riu Palace Zanzibar.
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Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Bars")
Bar
![Beach]( "Beachfront Location")
Beach
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
![Wifi]( "Free Wi-Fi")
Wifi
![Adults-Only]( "Adults-Only (18+)")
Adults-Only
Facilities
- Swimming pools
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Gym
- Spa
- Watersports (including kayaking, pedalos and stand-up paddle surfing)*
- Daily group fitness activities
- Scuba diving (local charge)
- Introductory scuba diving lessons in pool
- Daily entertainment programme
- Daily live music or shows
- Complimentary pool and beach sun loungers and parasols
- Boutique/kiosk
- Free Wi-Fi
*Please note that charges may apply to some activities and for the use of some facilities.
All-inclusive
The Riu Palace Zanzibar 24-hour all-inclusive concept includes the following:
- Breakfast served buffet style
- Lunch served buffet style OR at Pepe’s Food grill
- Dinner served buffet style at the main restaurant OR à la carte style at Krystal restaurant, Beef Steak House or ia fish restaurant (reservations required)
- Snacks served between mealtimes
- A selection of local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
- Premium branded drinks served throughout the hotel
- Regularly restocked minibar
- Access to the gym
- Use of steam bath and whirlpool bath
- Daily group fitness activities
- Stand-up paddle surfing, pedalos and kayaking
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
- Daily entertainment programme
Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.
Dining
Promenade
- Main restaurant
- Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, buffet style
- Live cooking stations
- Twice weekly special evenings
Krystal
- Fusion cuisine
- Serves dinner, à la carte style
- Reservation required
Beef Steak House
- Serves dinner, à la carte style
- Reservation required
ia
- Fish restaurant
- Serves dinner, à la carte style
- Reservation required
Pepe’s Food
Ginger
Snacks will be served outside mealtimes. Romantic open-air dinners are also available (local charge).
Guests can also enjoy access to the restaurants located at the neighbouring hotel Riu Jambo, including the Asian restaurant, Kulinarium gourmet à la carte restaurant, and the Italian restaurant (reservation required).
4.5
Google reviews (1619)
Rose Mlay
This is our second time here at Riu Palace, the reason why wanted to visit again is because of the great experience we had the first time. This included visiting the nice beaches and enjoying the great food of Zanzibar. We noticed the quality of food is not quite the same as our first experience. For example, there were some Zanzibar traditional foods we enjoyed the first time which are not in the menu anymore. Overall the atmosphere and views are spectacular and the beaches right on the Riu property are clean, safe, well monitored while offering a local flavor of the culture here in Nungwi. While the food has gone downhill, one improvement to acknowledge is the water sports facilities between the Riu properties at the beach. Paddle boards, jet skis, daytime and sunset cruises and more are available right on the property. The spa is a little overpriced; if they offered a reasonable couples massage with ocean views, it might increase the participation in that area. The pools are also nice the staff all around is very attentive. One other observation, the entertainment could use a slight upgrade. When the hotel is full of guests, many are looking to dance or enjoy the evening without leaving the property. The entertainment should encompass more local music and themes not necessarily European or Western genres; the guests in general would prefer to soak up the local culture, music and arts scene as opposed to playing popular cover type songs.
Timon Kayle
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Riu Palace Hotel in Zanzibar for providing an unforgettable experience. The exceptional service, food was amazing different types, great view, warm hospitality, and attention to detail made my stay truly special. I am especially grateful for the care and support I received during my time there.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Merry for the exceptional care and attention you provided during my stay at Riu Palace 2 weeks ago in Zanzibar. Your kindness, professionalism, and dedication made a significant difference in my recovery, and I truly appreciate your support in addressing my health problem.
She continued to ask about my health situation through WhatsApp until I finally reach my home.
Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and well cared for. You made a challenging time much easier, and I’m incredibly grateful for your efforts.
With sincere thanks,
Kathleen McGrath
Had the best time on our honeymoon at this resort. So many pools to choose from and the beach was beautiful. Tons of activities and nightly shows. The food was AMAZING as were the cocktails at all of the different bars. They went above and beyond for our honeymoon and sent us a bottle of champagne with a singing server as well as upgraded our room. Thank you
Christopher ,Mariam, Veronica ,Mary, Sophie
& Jimmy for making our stay so much fun. Would absolutely recommend staying here!
Clare McLaughlin
We had an amazing honeymoon at the adults only Riu Palace Zanzibar. The staff made us feel very special, they noted we were honeymooners upon our check in from their notes and arranged a lovely bed set up upon our arrival with swans and a happy honeymoon greeting. The food was delicious. My only comment is to ensure you book all restaurants the minute you check in. The resort has 3 restaurants and the sister resort has more restaurants. It’s very hard to get bookings so make reservations upon checking in to avoid having to eat at the buffet every night (the food is lovely but you’d want to make the most of the restaurants on site). The pools were great, staff are so attentive, great cocktails, rooms are clean and beautiful.
Annie B
We had a beautiful stay here, the hotel is fabulous with amazing beach views, and the service staff (bar & restaurant) are wonderful. Special shout out to Rukia at the beach bar & Lillian in Promenade!
The reception staff could be a bit more helpful, especially in terms of making restaurant bookings as their system is consistently down and they have no workaround in place for guests which was frustrating. Only negative though, everything else was great.
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