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Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 7 restaurants and 5 outdoor pools

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Front of property
Free WiFi
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Kendwa Beach is located near Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only, which provides a free breakfast buffet, concerts and live shows, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 7 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like kayaking. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Room options

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Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite)

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Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C)

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Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View

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Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Nungwi Road, North Cost Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 37 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

All-inclusive hotel near Kendwa Beach
A free breakfast buffet, concerts and live shows, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 7 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 5 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Karaoke, a 24-hour front desk, and evening entertainment
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 461 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Health club
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: TZS 9840.20 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only located?

Situated on the beach, this all-inclusive hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kendwa Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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