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Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Kendwa Beach

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Garden
Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Restaurant

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Nungwi Road, North Cost Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral)

Junior Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral)

  • Partial sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite)

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up)

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral (B2C-US))

  • Partial sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C)

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite (B2C-US))

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up (B2C-US))

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (Lateral (B2C-CA))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite (B2C-CA))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite | Swim Up (B2C-CA))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nungwi

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kendwa Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Nungwi Beach with a stay here. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 51 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5-star beachfront hotel near Kendwa Beach
Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only is an all-inclusive hotel. 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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools at Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only, and enjoy summer activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive hotel also offers a health club, a garden, and a terrace.

This 5-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

  • 505 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 7 dining venues
  • 7 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2026
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers 505 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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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
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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.

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12215.05 per person, per night

We've listed 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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecte hotel voor ontspanning alles was top van kamer tot persoon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026