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Reviews of Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only 5 stars

Nungwi Road, n/a Nungwi, Tanzania

#15 of 67 hotels in Nungwi

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Review score

Based on 1111 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothinf

    The food, the staff the environment...no comlains at all 10/10, recommend to all..Good value for money!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entertainment

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Peace and beauty all in one place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pools could be open until a bit later, it was warm enough to keep them open, or at least the main one. Closing them at 18:00 was a bit of a throw down for us, we’d have loved to enjoy a night time swim.

    The place was exactly what we wanted: right amount of fun with a peaceful ambiance. Such a beautiful place with stunning views. Staff was amazing as well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Great time & stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff need training on drinks & the products used need to be of better quality. The buffet needs a bit of improvement (for the all inclusive) too much quantity but not all quality.

    The property is fantastic, lots of greenery/nature, very well maintained. Gives you an authentic feel of Africa & the F&B outlets with set menus were fantastic. They really go out of their way to prepare every dish close to authentic. Views are stunning & the staff as well are very kind. Absolute value for money & there’s plenty of entertainment so you can never be bored. The beach as well is not bad at all, great place for pictures.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    We loved our honeymoon stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food at the promenade restaurant could have had more flavor and access to the other restaurants should not be so limited

    Location, Scenery, Staff, All inclusive package

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay wish decision for me to stay with the palace
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not having a bite pick up from the airport , and the WiFi was slow could hardly use my laptop and the cable tv had limited Chanel’s

    I loved the all inclusive part where meals where in plenty and in good type , most of the culture foods where catered for , I loved the birthday treat for my wife surely I would wish to frequency it again all the time

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    excellent value for money but don’t buy an extras as their costly in dollars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    access to the beach, pool area and sunset

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay overall :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were really far from places such as pool, restaurant and other places and the golf car available was only one so we had to wait for the car

    The service was really good and the environment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drivers of inside service cars dont like waswahili

    was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner was amazing as well as the rooms!.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location, great service but uncomfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clean, a lot of dust and cockroaches, bed was very uncomfortable. App was difficult to use, wasn’t working most of the time. Also not all information was given, we weren’t told we were allowed to go to the other rui Jambo which had more entertainment which I was disappointed with as I only found out when I left.

    Beautiful location and a lot to do and very near the beach. Amazing services was a stunning place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Really good hotel but a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The specialty restaurants are impossible to book, even if the hotel was not at full capacity we were able to get only one booking and ate in the buffet every other day. The jacuzzi was closed every day for maintenance during our stay. This is the most expensive RIU hotel we’ve been to so we had high expectations and were a little disappointed.

    The best part of the stay is the staff for sure, from the reception to the entertainment (Ronni), Ramadan in the kitchen, Masiku and Dorcas in the canteen were also amazing. Really, everyone was awesome. The food was very good with nice variety, the room is nice, the bed is very comfortable and the cleaning team is just amazing. The location is awesome, the view is lovely. There are concerts every day in the evening which is lovely and the performers are amazing. If you’re looking for a chill vacation this is the hotel for you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Beautiful green areas. Very well maintained

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pools are very crowded , one more big pool would be great

    Our room was spacious and clean Very comfortable beds Variety of food options

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Great value for money in Zanzibar
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walking distances are a bit far, but not really of an issue

    The beach and gardens are fantastic , the personel is very friendly and caretaking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    A wonderful stay, would definitely return again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Staff were very amazing and accommodating, allowed us to use facilities when arriving early and also allowed us to keep using the facilities after check out. The buffet food was very good with a range of options every day. Room was cleaned multiple times per day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant booking were tough to get in to.

    Staff pleasant and efficient. Fantastic stretch of coast, lots of things to do and Riu run a good resort.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay with family and friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture in rooms can be renovated. It’s little old for 5 star resort. No room service.

    Friendly staff, great nature around the resort, spa and gym. Beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Possibly the best service I’ve had anywhere in the world. The staff were incredible.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite Courtyard
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost nothing to dislike.

    Pristine place. Immaculately clean. Quiet location. Beautifully kept gardens.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air cooler is too noisy, I turned off while sleeping

    Everything! Wonderful gardens, people so kind there, everything clean, the room was huge and the view... speechless, I highly recommend for anyone who goes to Zanzibar

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Wifi signal could be improved, but is was not a major issue at all.

    Everything at the hotel was exceptional. Staff were amazing and impeccable . The rooms were really clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. The buffet meals were really diverse, delicious and we found them excellent and didn't have the need to try the other restaurants. Beach was absolutely gorgeous- it didn't matter low or high tide, we could use it any time of the day. Absolutely recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bed was terribly uncomfortable. Firm and creaked every time you moved even a finger.

    Great pool and beach access. Our beach I thought was better compared to Riu Jambo and Zuri Zanzibar next door. The tides were not a big deal at all (? maybe time of the year). Good restaurants and customer service. You do have access to all Riu Jambo facilities.

    Stayed in February 2024

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