Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is paradise personified

Zanzibar is one of the most magical places on earth! That’s quite a bold statement, but once you’ve been, you’ll wish you never had to leave. The island has a vibrant energy about it with bright, colourful communities, picturesque architecture, and aged buildings. The Dala-dalas putter along the worn streets as food market vendors fill the air with delicious aromas, and the dhows return from a day at sea with their catch.

This is why we love Zanzibar!

One hotel that our Travel Experts recommend is located on Nungwi Beach, a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach with crystalline waters that will make you feel like you're truly in paradise. Due to its prime location and all-inclusive offering, the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar makes the perfect Zanzibarian retreat for any kind of traveller.

Nungwi beach is hands down one of the most beautiful in Zanzibar with breathtaking serenity. From the turquoise waters, sandy beaches and sumptuous seafood and local dishes, Nungwi beach is simply the place to be. Located about 56 km north of Zanzibar Town on the Nungwi Peninsula, it’s roughly an hour's drive from Stone Town.

The rooms at this hotel in Zanzibarstand out for their design and spaciousness. All of them have air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar and a balcony or terrace, along with many other amenities. Plus, the hotel has villas with private pools for those who want a stay in total private luxury.

At the Riu Palace Zanzibar, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the three pools, relax under the sun in a lounge chair, or go to the beach and enjoy the private area for hotel guests. When it comes to gastronomy, you have the main restaurant where you can enjoy buffet breakfasts with show-cooking stations, and three themed restaurants that serve exquisite dishes. And if you want to sample the best snacks and appetisers, the staff in the bars of this all-inclusive resort are only too happy to serve you.

Fun and relaxation are guaranteed during your holiday at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar. With jam-packed entertainment programmes including live music and shows. This hotel is particularly good for honeymooners and special touches are added to ensure that newlyweds have an extra special, heavenly one!

For some much-needed relaxation, the spa at this hotel in Zanzibar offers a relaxation pool, hydromassage zone, steam bath and the best services and treatments so that you can go home from your holiday totally renewed. For the more energetic, the hotel has a gym to practise favourite activities, and of course, the azure Indian Ocean water is oh so inviting, tempting you to swim, snorkel, partake in water sports or dive below the surface.

Zanzibar, once known as Spice Island, is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday in paradise. We recommend that you take a few excursions to see the most authentic places in the area or to have a truly African experience. If you want further information, you can consult this handy tourist guide to Zanzibar or speak to one of our Travel Experts to find out about the best offers for your stay at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar.