Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Location: Nungwi, Nungwi, tz

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - Anytime

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• Adult only
• Infinity pool
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Concerts/live shows
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Beach toys
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Swim-Up Junior Suite Sea View Elite

  The private pool is the standout feature of this suite. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Toilet paper
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access

• Junior Suite

  The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite has a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access

• Junior Suite Lateral Sea View

  The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a mini-bar, a wardrobe, as well as a terrace and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access

• Junior Suite Sea View

  The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access

• Junior Suite Sea View Elite

  The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite has a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access

Guest Reviews

• Zama-Africa (10/5): Paradise - Brand new, service was excellent, our views from our room were stunning. Nothing
• Nokuthula (10/5): Best resort ever⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ - Very clean and the staff were exceptional. Nothing at all.
• Tonata (10/5): -
• Ahmed (9/5): Excellent getaway - Beautiful resort, excellent service from restaurant staff. Pool and ground staff very friendly and polite. Facilities are excellent and well kept. There is a disconnect between the main reception and the rest of the hotel. Cleaning staff need to pay more attention to detail in the rooms.
• Jussab (10/5): -
• akyol (9/5): -
• Nhlanhla (10/5): - Amazing location, friendly staff and great food. Nothing
• Mom Ivan (10/5): -
• RaphaEl (9/5): Awesome - All Was Perfect, Very Smiled and Kind Employees of The Hotel, The door was great and the food of quality The location close to the two most beautiful beaches Of Zanzibar !!! Nothing
• Malcom (8/5): -
• Katarina (10/5): -
• Yizhaq Zah (10/5): - The location, the pools:))
• Nergis (9/5): -
• Ioan Gheorghe (10/5): un sejur extra ordinar - locația superbă ospatari extra ordinar Mincarea de vis
• Nivashini (9/5): - The resort is beautiful, the decor and ambience is amazing. The food was good - but would have been good if more of the other restaurants were open
• NGENDAHIMANA (10/5): -
• Samillah (10/5): Extraordinary. - Very beautiful, a good value for money, delicious food. Nothing.
• Shamim Nanfuma (10/5): SHAMIE - Everything Got the same experience i got at RIU in Dubai Nothing at all
• Winnie Tatiana (10/5): - tout y est parfait!
• Yacub (10/5): - Simpatia dos funcionários e a comida Tínhamos q ligar sempre a reclamar que não tínhamos café ou refresco no quarto
• Celine (10/5): -
• Jonathan (10/5): - Tous Rien
• Mubarak (10/5): -
• Alinda (10/5): AMAZING!!!! I will be back - The cleanliness! Top notch Nothing
• Viljoen (10/5): -
• Joisy (8/5): memorable - the staff the food is not all inclusive it caters more to non Africans
• Technologies (8/5): it was so nice and place to visit now and then for vocation - I real enjoy the place most the Famous RIU party on Friday Riu Party
• Mcl Maleko (10/5): -
• Victor (10/5): Exceptional - Everything Nothing
• Rashid (10/5): I didn’t enjoy anymore because i was arrive very late due to transport problem😢😢😢then next day i was support to check ou - I like everything i saw there Nothing
• Emeka (10/5): - Friendly staff that always ask staff what they need. I am 100% satisfied with services received during our stay.
• Omohefe (10/5): Excellent and amazing place - Everything was amazing, from the interior to the staffs to the food….its worth every penny
• Mascarenhas (9/5): Foi maravilhosa. - Gostei de tudo dentro das instalações, qualidade nos serviços, as piscinas, as actividades e a simpatia dos funcionários. A distância e a qualidade das estradas para chegar até ao hotel
• Shamez Riyazali (9/5): Went to heaven and came back! - The hotel was absolutely stunning. It felt like we walked into paradise or heaven for a few days and became completely rejuvenated and back. Food was amazing though some changes in the buffet would help. Swimming pool was majestic, activities in the food fueled up our spirits and the shows at night were lively. Mocktails were amazing and staff went out of their way, all of them including Nora....always smiling! I would not hesitate to come back. Hotel is super and well made. The rooms are just amazing and the bed literally makes you relax and unwind. The shower facilities in the room are A+. This is the hotel to go and relax!! Too much smoking. If there were designated smoking areas would be immensely helpful. However, that did not ruin our stay as the hotel is just OUT OF THIS WORLD! RIU is truly RIU! May I suggest if the swimming pool please be a little heated. It felt cold in the rainy and cool season. Also, if there could be some indoor activities during rainy activities to bring the mood up. Other than these minors, without a doubt this hotel stands like a jewel and looks stunning both day time with its architecture and during the night with the beautiful illuminated lights!
• PATTY (9/5): - Le paysage, le service, la propreté des lieux Difficile de Booker pour les restaurants thématiques
• Elizabeth sibongile (9/5): -
• Nkateko (10/5): Awesome Zanzibar 🤩 - Overall experience and easy access to the beach and the entertainment. Nothing really.
• Beatrice (9/5): -
• Didiet (9/5): Très bien - L’emplacement Rien
• Mangibo (10/5): - Everything Nothing
• Mehleketo Knowledge (10/5): I really enjoy my stay, best place ever - Best place ever I wont mind to go back again I really enjoyed myself with my sister The team sometimes forget to redill the bar fridge when they perform house keeping
• Mvelase (10/5): - Staff to be trained to understand english Waiters are not friendly and we don't understand each other when come to communication
• Priscillah (10/5): - Everything
• mcharo (9/5): - They are not provide toothbrush
• Aron (9/5): None - The food and drinks The Television need to be connected to Internet and allow guest to view Netflix and other services offered from the web browser.
• Kabanda (10/5): Amazing vacation - Spectacular experience
• Vee (10/5): Only spent 3 nights I need to stay longer next time - Everything Nothing
• Fridaus (10/5): -
• JOHARI (9/5): It was marvelous! - The rooms,the pool’s layout the Restaurant oooh my God the Spa and the environment in general. The Membership thing that a certain place you need a membership to be like those cottages at the beach and other Restaurants. And the staffs at Konyagi Bar lied to me that if you play a game you gonna win a ticket to Riu Dubai and at the end i won he just give me a souvenir 😏i just didn’t like he was supposed to tell the truth no matter the number of the people who would participate.
• H Soud (10/5): - Very nice place
• sarah (10/5): -
• PATTY (10/5): - Le site, l'accueil , le service impeccables Connexion internet parfois hésitante
• Haouchine (10/5): -
• bontle (10/5): -
• Jacqueline (10/5): -
• Ian (10/5): -
• Mubeen (10/5): -
• Stanislav (10/5): -
• Rune X Nilsen (9/5): Hvis du vil senke pulsen men ha tilgang til - Først og fremst var området veldig fint. Rikelig med vakthold, hyggelige ansatte og rolig atmosfære. Store gode bassenger med rikelig med solsenger, sitteplass og barområde. Fantastiske strender i verdensklasse rett ved hotellet, og rikelig med mulighet for aktiviteter. Også må jeg nevne solnedgangene. Jeg tror det er få steder i verden som slår bassengkanten i riu palace når en håndfull lokale Dhow-båter glir over horisonten. Nærområdet huser mange lokale suvernirsjapper, og i Nungwi finnes det både mye lokale sjapper og noen rimelige spisesteder som gir alternativer på matfronten. Det er nok en terskel for de fleste å bevege seg ut på nattestid, men folkene i området er veldig vennlige og lever av turismen. Vi hadde bare gode opplevelser, og tok oss ofte en tur ut på kvelden. Riu Jambo er nok hakket mer feststemning og aktivitet, men palace har en veldig rolig og god atmosfære. Fint lite Spa, med svært gode massasjebehandlinger og en fin atmosfære. Frokostbuffeten var helt fantastisk,det beste måltidet. Stor variasjon og gode smaker! forskjellige omeletter, vegetarretter, varme måltider og juice / yoghurt + bakverk. Lunch og middag var også bra. God variasjon av alle typer mat, forskjellig typer vegetar, kjøtt, pizza og suppe. mye småretter man kan plukke og velge. Greit treningsrom, med bra utstyr. Knall underholdning, både på kveldstid og på dagen ved bassenget. Vi hadde egentlig bare noe å trekke for room service. Vi forsøkte å bestille et ekstra sovelaken, og måtte purre etter 1,2 og 3 timer. til slutt la vi oss og ble vekket noen timer senere av at det banket på døren med lakenet. Vi bestilte også frokost på roomservice en dag, ettersom vi skulle avgårde tidlig men timingen der var ikke bra. De bommet med 40 minutter den dagen og den neste dagen fikk vi frokost til samme tid uten å ha bestilt. Usikker på hvorfor. Smaken på maten var bra da Det skal også nevnes at selgerne på strendene er pågående som hauker, men det er de stort sett overalt på zanzibar. Men de er fortsatt vennlige
• Yarden (10/5): -
• Veronica (8/5): - Tutto Il personale non tutto
• Aziz (10/5): -
• Mellin (9/5): If you are visiting Zanzibar, dont miss a chance stay here!!! Its well located, all inclusive food and beverages. Highly - The pools and views were amazing. Staff service was excellent. This is a very well run hotel i must say. Evening entertainment was the cherry on top 😍😍. Buffet was different every day and delicious options We did not have slippers.., only gowns with no slippers
• douglas (10/5): It was awesome - Awesome Nothing
• szilvia Kahn (10/5): -
• Stewart (8/5): -
• Halimat (10/5): An outstanding hotel experience! - I had an excellent experience at this hotel. The service was exceptional, staff were attentive and friendly, and the rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The overall ambiance was calm and luxurious. Highly recommended.
• Mais (10/5): Wonderful - Pleasant staff Nothing
• Atman (9/5): -
• Jack (8/5): -
• Kamilia (10/5): -
• Umulkulthum (10/5): - I really enjoyed my stay at Riu. The place is beautiful and everything was sparkling clean, which I loved. It felt very comfortable and relaxing. The food was honestly amazing with so many good options. Overall, such a nice place—I’d definitely go back. The only thing I didn’t like was the toilet setup—there was no water tap, which was a bit inconvenient for me. But overall, it’s still a really nice place and I’d definitely go back.
• Van Hoek (10/5): Excellent. We enjoyed it a lot. - Our stay here was excellent. The whole resort is well done and it’s a nice relaxing place to be. The activities and the pool. The gym as well.
• MAKIE (8/5): QUIET - QUIET / HOSPITALITY / ETC. ACCESSIBILITY TO THE ELITE/ EXCLUSIVITY CLUB; NEED TO MAKE THE PLACE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO SHORT TERM STAYS, AS WENT TO, ie. THE RESTAURANT DUOMO, WAS RATHER EMPTY FOR THE NIGHT, AND SECONDLY, WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT THEY IMPROVE ON THEIR PLATE PORTIONS / FLAVORING, HAD THE LINGUINI / PRAWNS AND TIRAMISU.
• Marius (10/5): - Facilities Food quality Location
• Paula (10/5): -
• Jenna (10/5): -
• Elizabeth (10/5): Relaxing experience - I enjoyed my stay, the stuff were friendly and proffesional. The internet was fairly stable with periodic downtimes.
• Mwiza (10/5): -
• Hassanali (7/5): -
• Nurdin (9/5): -
• Davis (10/5): -
• f6ad2ef2b58e738173a318395e0c1093 (10/5): Espectacular. - Todo excelente, las instalaciones, el cuarto todo nuevo, muy limpio muy ordenado. Los empleados todos muy amables y atentos. Nada.
• b3d78c4d66a870c67b81b079b7ba1917 (9/5): Je commanderai aux proches etJe reviendrai - L accueil du personnels, ete exceptionnel , tres chaleureux, souriant, je remercie a tous Tout ete tres bien, je ne trouve rien a sire Merci a tous
• 923f1487cbba72aaaebe37de61f44b31 (8/5): -
• c5ded76ec83c7074b441ed410ada72a1 (10/5): -
• 8b957c029b0171f8437d4db663236ad4 (10/5): - The friendliness of staff. Rooms clean, the resort is nice Lift not working but thats was ok..and only could book at two speciality restaurants..for the 7 days.
• 87e5fba9205972f38daa9d7d55da4601 (10/5): - It was amazing everything was perfect. The staff was very friendly. It's a beautiful place. It's a bumpy ride to get there. Sometimes the lifts were not working but everything else was perfect.
• 3d9d707f676970c2e7c40c848017940b (10/5): Amazing stay at Riu - Everything was perfect,the staff, the food, the room A 100/10! I would definitely come back
• 9164c3a4f83371dd6e0ffcf7d478867e (10/5): - Erst frisch gebaut worden und hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir haben zuerst ein kleineres Hotel am Kendwa Beach gebucht, da wir eigentlich nicht in eine Bettenburg wollten. Grösster Fehler den wir machen konnten. Vom Anfang im Süden bis ca. Kendwa Rocks ist der Strand eine stinkende Müllhalde. Auch massenhaft Strandverkäufer. Alle 10m wird man belästigt. Die "4 Sterne" Hotels kassieren nur ab, sind aber kurz dem Abriss nahe. Im gegensatz zu den RIU Hotels. Es ist sehr sauber am Strand und natürlich noch sauberer in der Hotelanlage. Es bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Ich kann noch so viel darüber schreiben...... Bucht einfach das Hotel und ihr wisst was ich meine! Nichts was meinen Urlaub beeinträchtigt hätte.
• 8816d65f1dd471b8fe1326165d011a34 (10/5): - Everything Nothing
• 69e188d07e2370c2b5927ca42293ff2f (10/5): - The staff are very friendly and the facility and food was very good The beach has alot of Jelly Fish thus not ideal for swimming
• e12912c7bf087126b6030935ea8ee35c (10/5): - Everything The electricity would trip from time to time
• 9fc1de2ee2e173924f10363c87fbfa17 (10/5): -
• 45933136a667737cc60a921cdb5bc585 (9/5): Spectacular! - It’s very spacious, the property is tidy and well kept Respectful staff Nothing much
• 3611216db97672f44836a918bc56afd5 (10/5): - Great staff and location. Meal had loads of variety. Nothing
• cfa408cf18f373c79e036a8f47f3d857 (7/5): -
• ad90eff38b6a738ef0471337f7368bfc (10/5): - Friendly staff, beautiful property and amenities. The food was great!
• Albert (10/5): -
• Omar (1/5): Extremely disappointing — a clear drop in service standards and not reflective of the RIU experience. - I’ve always enjoyed staying at RIU resorts, and the location in Zanzibar is beautiful with great potential. The surroundings and overall aesthetic of the resort are nice. My stay at Riu Palace Swahili was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a RIU hotel, which is extremely disappointing as a returning customer. We were not greeted with welcome drinks on arrival, despite clearly seeing other guests being offered them. This immediately set the tone for inconsistent and selective service. Our rooms were incorrectly assigned, and instead of staff resolving the issue, my mother and I had to swap rooms ourselves. The luggage service was unacceptable — we waited over an hour for our bags, and in the end had to collect them ourselves. This is basic service that should not fail at this level. The most concerning experience was at reception. When my mother’s all-inclusive wristband snapped, we requested a replacement. The receptionist, Rhoda, was initially polite to me, but her attitude noticeably changed when speaking to my mother in Swahili. We were then warned to “be careful” and told we would be charged next time, which felt unnecessary, unwelcoming, and completely inappropriate given the nature of an all-inclusive stay. Overall, the service was inconsistent, unprofessional, and far below the standard expected from the RIU brand.

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