Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

5 stars
Thu 18/6
-
Fri 19/6
2 guests, 1 room
Deals from
C$ 338
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
C$ 338
King room
C$ 562
Superior Room
C$ 867
Overview
Prices
Amenities
Reviews
Location
When to book
Tips & FAQs
Nearby stays

Overview

Sitting right on Nungwi Beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania is Riu Palace Zanzibar. The hotel is right on the edge of white sand and clear blue water. It’s an all-inclusive property that’s for adults only. For a romantic vacation with that special somebody, this paradise is the ideal location with accommodations that will deliver the trip guests dream about.

Guests can choose between junior suites, full suites, junior suites with garden views, full jacuzzi suites, or villas. Villas are the ultimate in luxurious vacation experiences. There are separate living spaces, two bathrooms, a hydromassage tub, satellite TV, an electric kettle, and a private pool with a terrace for lounging on. All guests will enjoy air conditioning, ceiling fans, minibars, robes and slippers, bidets, and free WiFi.

Riu Palace Zanzibar has different options for dining that are part of the all-inclusive feature of the hotel. There is a breakfast buffet that changes often. For lunch, guests will find a buffet, some live cooking stations, and a grill that’s out by the pool. Dinner can be found buffet-style at the main restaurant. A la carte options exist too, such as Krystal fusion restaurant, a steakhouse, and guests can book an intimate, private dinner out on the beach for a fee. A la carte options require reservations.

This hotel has tons to do from a beautiful outdoor pool with loungers to a full-service spa, and a fitness facility with classes to offer. There is also snorkeling on-site, as well as scuba diving. Guests can also take in any number of a variety of shows and other entertainments that the resort hosts.

8.8
Very good rating
Based on 2,431 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Thu 18/6
-
Fri 19/6
King room
1 king bed
C$ 562
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 739
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
C$ 338
nightly with fees
Superior Room
bed type unknown
C$ 867
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 888
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 1,798
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Airport shuttle

Things to do

  • Beauty salon
  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Kettle
  • Minibar
  • Coffee machine

Pool and spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub

Outdoor

  • Beach towels
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Fitness

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

General

  • Slippers
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Playground

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

8.8
Very good
2431 verified ratings
Wonderful
1764
Very good
309
Good
150
Okay
80
Fair
42
Mediocre
32
Poor
54

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the excellent service from attentive and friendly staff, the prime location near the beach, and the overall cleanliness of the resort. The restaurants and food quality were frequently highlighted positively, as well as the relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. Some minor issues were noted but did not overshadow the generally favorable experience.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9.5 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Restaurant8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8 out of 10
Atmosphere7.5 out of 10
Sort by:Most recent

Show reviews that mention

Filters

All filters

Filters

Review rating
Traveller type
Time of year

Score by provider

All reviews

8.0
Very good
JOHAN, Jun 2019
Pros (+) Food, beach, swimming pool , cleanliness of resort
Cons (-) Bar service slow , and to separate the smokers from non smoking.

Location

Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach2.7 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

April
January
C$ 1,037
C$ 688
Cheapest month to stay with an average 58% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 168% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
Average nightly price per month
Average nightly price

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar, plan to stay on a Sunday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 580, while the most expensive was C$ 580.
  • How long should you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

  • Where is Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar located?

    Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is located at Nungwi Road, 2.5 km from the centre of Nungwi. Nungwi Beach is the closest landmark to Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar.

  • How far is Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar from the airport?

    Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is 53.2 km from Zanzibar Intl. Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is 76.6 km from Tanga.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar in Nungwi and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar.

Nearby hotels and places to stay

4-star hotel
6% cheaper
Hotel Riu Jambo
8.9 Excellent (1,661 reviews)0.01 kmSnorkeling, Outdoor pool, beachfrontC$ 417+
4-star hotel
3% cheaperDiamonds La Gemma Dell Est8.4 Excellent (263 reviews)0.44 kmPrivate beach, Restaurant, Room serviceC$ 433+
5-star hotel
Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
9.1 Excellent (71 reviews)0.5 kmAdults only, snorkelling, Outdoor poolC$ 477+
4-star hotel
63% cheaper
Kibanda Natural Kendwa Villa
7.7 Good (272 reviews)0.61 kmPrivate beach, snorkelling, Outdoor poolC$ 165+
1-star hotel
89% cheaper
Pazuri kendwa Beach Hotel
6.3 Good (72 reviews)0.99 kmWi-FiC$ 48+
3-star hotel
89% cheaper
Tropicana Kendwa Beach Hotel
7.2 Good (177 reviews)1.03 kmBar/LoungeC$ 51+
3-star hotel
85% cheaper
Tropicana Garden
7.2 Good (175 reviews)0.72 kmSnorkeling, Outdoor pool, Bar/LoungeC$ 66+
3-star hotel
84% cheaper
Villa Peace And Color
9.4 Excellent (13 reviews)1.29 kmPrivate beach, snorkelling, Outdoor poolC$ 72+
3-star hotel
84% cheaper
Villa Peace And Color
9.4 Excellent (13 reviews)1.29 kmPrivate beach, snorkelling, Outdoor poolC$ 72+
5-star hotel
Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
9.1 Excellent (71 reviews)0.5 kmAdults only, snorkelling, Outdoor poolC$ 477+
3-star hotel
79% cheaper
Oasis Nungwi
9.1 Excellent (75 reviews)1.23 kmOutdoor pool, Indoor pool, RestaurantC$ 92+
4-star hotel
6% cheaper
Hotel Riu Jambo
8.9 Excellent (1,661 reviews)0.01 kmSnorkeling, Outdoor pool, beachfrontC$ 417+

Good to know

Value for money

Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.9
2.5 km
Zanzibar Intl
53.2 km