Riu Palace Swahili
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- Hotel class
- 5 stars
- Area
- Nungwi
- All-inclusive
- Standard plan
- Guests
- Adults only
- Rooms
- 505
- Swimmable beach
- Yes
Overview
About Riu Palace Swahili
Riu Palace Swahili is a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Nungwi, for adults only. Best for: Couples, beach, new resort. It has 505 rooms. It is about 66 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, roughly 60 minutes by car. The beach in front is generally safe for swimming.
Highlights
Why guests love it
Opened in 2026
The 505-room hotel opened in early 2026 on Nungwi beach in northern Zanzibar.
Elite Club rooms
It is the first RIU hotel on Zanzibar with Elite Club rooms, 76 in total, 52 of them with a private pool.
24-hour all-inclusive
All-inclusive service runs 24 hours a day.
RIU Party access
Guests can join the weekly RIU Party at the neighbouring Riu Jambo.
Amenities
Resort amenities
- Infinity pools
- Swim-up bar
- Renova Spa
- Gym
- Steakhouse
- Italian restaurant
- Fusion restaurant
- Several bars
- Elite Club
- Live shows
Getting there
Location and transportation
Riu Palace Swahili is in Nungwi, Tanzania.
It is about 66 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), roughly 60 minutes by car.
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