Riu Palace Swahili (Adults Only), Nungwi ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Nungwi, Nungwi, Tanzania

Perfect

9.2

/10

Set in Nungwi, 300 metres from Kendwa Beach, the 5-star Riu Palace Swahili (Adults Only) offers an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre, and a garden. This Nungwi hotel features 3 infinity pools, a spa, and 6 restaurants.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi and a private bathroom. Each room has a balcony, with some offering sea views. A wardrobe and kettle are provided.

Dining Options

Guests can dine at the Italian and Pizza restaurant or enjoy cocktails at the bar. A buffet breakfast is served daily. The all-inclusive plan also includes themed dinner nights and live music performances.

Leisure & Activities

The property has 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a spa with lounge. Snorkelling and canoeing are popular on-site water sports. The beachfront provides direct access to Kendwa Beach.

Services & Location

Riu Palace Swahili (Adults Only) offers car hire, laundry, and luggage storage. The 24-hour front desk staff speaks English and Swahili. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km away, and Mangapwani Coral Cave is 47 km from the property.

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Riu Palace Swahili (Adults Only) offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite Lateral Sea View

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Junior Suite Sea View

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Junior Suite Sea View Elite

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Junior Suite

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

Riu Palace Swahili (Adults Only) offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Perfect

9.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Lift
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Snorkelling
Canoeing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Dinner

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Infinity pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Location

Nungwi, Nungwi, Tanzania

Map view

Nungwi, Nungwi, Tanzania

City landmarks

Landmark

Baobop

1.2 mi

Aquarium

Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond

1.7 mi

Landmark

Spanish Dancer Divers

1.2 mi

Landmark

MyBlue beach

1.0 mi

Gallery

Dr. Bulugu Gallery

1.3 mi

Landmark

Coccobello

4100 ft

Landmark

Tanzania Escapade

4400 ft

Landmark

Scuba Do

4500 ft

Gallery

Dr Bulugu Gallery

1.5 mi

Landmark

Abayaan Masjid

4500 ft

Landmark

Sandies mosique

5100 ft

Landmark

The Panje Project

1.5 mi

Landmark

Vera mosque

1.0 mi

Landmark

Masjid Al-Madina Liebin Masoud

1.1 mi

Landmark

Nungwi public Beach

1.2 mi

Landmark

Golden Touch Spa

1.2 mi

Beach

Kendwa Beach

1.2 mi

Landmark

Msikiti

1.2 mi

Landmark

World Wide Supermarket

1.2 mi

Landmark

Full Moon Party & Saturday Night Party

1.4 mi

Landmark

Ras Nungwi Lighthouse

1.5 mi

Landmark

Diving Poseidon

1.4 mi

Landmark

Kiteboarding Zanzibar

1.4 mi

Landmark

Masjid istiqama

1.4 mi

Landmark

Divine Diving

1.4 mi

Landmark

Zanzibar Parasailing

1.4 mi

Landmark

Supermarket

1.4 mi

Landmark

Burdani Expeditions

1.5 mi

Landmark

Khadija

1.6 mi

Getting around

City Centre

Nungwi24 min · 1.2 mi

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ)93 min · 38.2 mi

Pemba (PMA)119 min · 49.2 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:

493

Former name

riu palace swahili - all inclusive - adults only

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Riu Palace Swahili (Adults Only) from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 36 verified reviews

9.3/10

Perfect

95%

Recommend

Breakfast

10.0/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Comfort

9.6/10

Facilities

9.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.5/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Staff

9.5/10

Value for money

9.2/10

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