Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is situated beachfront, just outside Nungwi, north of the island.  

The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is 66km or 41 miles from the airport. 

Guests stay at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar on an all-inclusive basis.

Yes, there is free Wi-Fi at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar.

No, the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is adults-only (18 years and over.)

Guests can check in to the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar from 15.00 hours and should check out by 11.00 hours. Please advise us if you are arriving before the check-in time.

The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar has a great choice of restaurants, the terraced “Promenade” main restaurant, the “Krystal” Fusion restaurant, the “Beef Steak House,” the “ia” fish restaurant plus the “Ginger” coffee & Lounge bar, “Pepe’s Food” grill, the poolside “Sunshine Pool Bar,” the “Breeze” bar and the “Makuti” beach bar.

Guests can enjoy using the three swimming pools, one with a whirlpool bath. There are sun loungers and parasols, too, and sun terraces. Relax in the “Renova” Spa with various treatments, a beauty salon, and massages (additional charge.) There is a gym, steam bath, and whirlpool bath.

With many rooms at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar, there is plenty of choices. Select from a Suite Jacuzzi, Junior Suite, Junior Suite Courtyard View, Superior Ocean Suite, or Beach Villa.

All rooms at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar are bright and spacious, tastefully decorated, and feature central air-conditioning, a fan, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe kettle, and a minibar. There’s an ensuite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.

Unfortunately, the tap water at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is unsafe for drinking. Please use bottled mineral water for drinking or when brushing your teeth.

Yes, the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is a safe place to stay. 

Any Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar extras can be paid with Visa, Mastercard, or Amex. Most of our hotels allow you to pay for your reservation in cash or with a credit card on arrival. We will request a credit card number to guarantee your booking. Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex.

As well as those included in the rate (SUP, pedalos, kayaking, one free scuba lesson), the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar can provide or arrange the following activities/services (charges may apply): scuba diving and scuba diving school, optional sports and facilities nearby; various water sports.

These activities are contracted between the guests and the external provider, and the Riu group has no direct or indirect liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves. There is an entertainment program with live music etc., several times per week.

Smoking is forbidden inside the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar; the designated areas outdoors must be used. All guests must wear the appropriate “all-inclusive” wristband for identification purposes. Guests must dress appropriately in the restaurants for dinner.

Yes, there is a spa at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar. 

Guests can use the three pools and the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar gym.

Yes, the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar has wheelchair access, rooms adapted for those with reduced mobility, and other facilities for disabled guests. Please get in touch with us in advance to discuss your specific requirements.

Yes, the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar staff speak English, French, German, Arabic, Afrikaans, and Swahili.

Please do not wear wet clothes in the restaurants at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar, please do not go barefoot, and while having dinner, please wear smart-casual or elegant clothes.