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5.0 out of 5

"We had an awesome time at the Riu Palace Zanzibar! The resort was beautiful! The grounds were spectacular. The wait staff were very friendly, and help ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 12 Aug 2019

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Hotel Description

5-star beachfront property near Kendwa Beach

On the beach

You'll find Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this property. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

All-inclusive

This all-inclusive property features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas, and cool off with a drink at the beachside bar. Enjoy the gym and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

Suite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite ( B2C-US)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Villa ( B2C-CA)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Family (1)
5 out of 5
We had an awesome time at the Riu Palace Zanzibar! The resort was beautiful! The grounds were spectacular. The wait staff were very friendly, and helpful. I would like to take a moment and mention some of the wait staff (Nitin, Jeremiah, Khadja, Jasmin, and Paulina)..all were wonderful! Ally and Nanna were so much fun to do recreation games and exercise with. The food was delicious. And, I can not say enough about the beautiful sunsets! A place you want to visit!!!

Posted by , from Apex, NC USA on Aug 12, 2019

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About the Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Location Nungwi Road, Nungwi,

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)

Activities and facilities/equipment
Land activities

  • Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games
  • Aerobics
  • Language
  • Water fitness

Entertainment

  • Onsite live performances

Not included

  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Offsite tours
  • Transportation to offsite activities

  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Aerobics classes/lessons included
  • Language classes/lessons included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Fitness facilities included
  • All meals included
  • Water fitness classes/lessons included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • All available beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Activities/services from independent operators not included
  • Transportation to offsite activities not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Onsite live performances included

Property Features

Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Art Deco property also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nungwi property.

  • 1 floor
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Nungwi property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Promenade - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Beef Steak House - Onsite steakhouse. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Breeze - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Sunshine - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Kayaking on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fitness classes on site

Spa Services

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

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 on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Policies

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 solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Free onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Debit cards

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Hideaway Nungwi
  • Hideaway Nungwi Resort
  • Nungwi Hideaway
  • Nungwi Hideaway Resort
  • Nungwi Resort
  • Hideaway Of Nungwi Resort & Spa Zanzibar
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You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.