Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

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RIU Hotels & Resorts
Nungwi , Nungwi , tz

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional and named staff
Excellent beachfront location
Clean facilities
Comfortable beds and modern rooms (for many guests)
Great pools, spa and resort facilities
Very good food and dining options
Generally high overall guest satisfaction ('perfect', 'superb')
Cons:
Room/key card malfunctions and related security inconvenience
WiFi outage reported for extended night
In-room drink policy issues (gendered drink availability)
Very large distances across the property requiring a lot of walking
Lack of African entertainment / limited animation
Slow bartenders and occasional slow beach service
Difficulty booking restaurant tables
Some rooms described as not cozy; grounds lacking greenery in places

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviewers explicitly praised cleanliness (words like 'clean', 'good renhold', 'pulita'). Overall sentiment is positive but not emphasized as exceptional across all reviews.
Service
1
Service is frequently highlighted as a strong point (friendly, professional, named staff praised). However there are occasional service lapses reported (slow bartenders, slow beach service, in-room drink policy issues), so score reflects generally very positive but imperfect service.
Location
1
Location is repeatedly praised (beachfront, excellent setting, great beliggenhet). One review noted the grounds lacked greenery, but overall location sentiment is strongly positive.
Room Quality
1
Mixed to negative sentiment: some guests praised comfortable beds and modern, clean rooms, but there are concrete problems reported (cards not opening, security concern of leaving doors open, descriptions of rooms as 'not cozy'). These operational and comfort issues drive a negative score.
Amenities
1
Amenities have polarised feedback: pools, spa and facilities are praised, yet several reviewers mention significant negatives (very large distances around the hotel, difficulty booking restaurants, lack of daytime animation/entertainment, missing African entertainment) and slow bar service. Net sentiment here is negative.
Value for Money
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
1
Food is often commended (excellent cuisine, praised buffet and restaurant staff). Some service issues (slow bartenders, missing beach orders) were noted, so overall positive but not perfect.
Overall Experience
1
Many guests describe the stay as superb/perfect with excellent staff, ambiance and facilities; a minority of operational/service issues temper the experience but overall sentiment is positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-30 22:00

Property Description

Experience paradise at Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only, where luxury meets tranquility just a 3-minute stroll from the stunning Kendwa Beach.

Exquisite Dining
Savor authentic Italian and pizza delicacies at our on-site restaurant, complemented by refreshing cocktails at the bar, offering a delightful culinary journey overlooking the serene landscape.

Luxurious Accommodations
Relax in our elegantly designed air-conditioned rooms, featuring complimentary WiFi, private bathrooms, and a safety deposit box. Some rooms boast captivating sea views or charming balconies perfect for your morning coffee.

Thrilling Activities
Unleash your adventurous spirit with exciting snorkeling and canoeing opportunities nearby, or take advantage of our car rental service to explore the beautiful surroundings of Nungwi.

Indulge in the ultimate getaway experience and immerse yourself in luxury; book your stay today!

Important information:

Please note:
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
- In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
- All guests, including adults, children and babies, must be included when making the booking to be shown the right room and rates. All guests not included will be charged at the hotel, during check-in time.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Ilya • couple • cd
10
Отель новый, в Африке с учетом ускоренной амортизации за счет влажности это весьма важно. Мой пятый раз на Занзибаре ока
Pros:

Примерно всё

Cons:

Примерно ничего, все превосходно

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ismaeel • couple • za
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Csaba • couple • hu
10
Szuper hely!!!
Pros:

Nagyon kedvesek, és mindenre figyelnek

Cons:

Nem volt ilyen

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Amit • solo_traveller • il
8
Incredible !
Pros:

It is huge, one the beach, so many great facilities.

Cons:

The music was the same everyday all day

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Burak • solo_traveller • de
8
Cons:

Baustelle nebenan

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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OSHOKHAI • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Hatice Gülsüm • couple • ch
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
אורי זיו • solo_traveller • il
10
Perfect!! Highly Recomended
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at RIU Palace Swahili. The resort is beautiful, the food was excellent, and the service was outstanding.

A special thank you to Danny, the restaurant manager, for always making us feel at home, and to Chef Simon for the delicious food throughout our stay. We also want to thank Nora at the main bar and Matheo at the beach bar for their friendly smiles and exceptional service.

A heartfelt thank you to Sukaina, who beautifully decorated our room for my wife's birthday and made it a truly special moment. We also appreciate the entire housekeeping team for keeping everything spotless.

The reception, spa, entertainment, and all resort staff were always kind, professional, and welcoming. Every evening's shows were fantastic, and everyone helped create a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

Thank you to the entire team for making our vacation unforgettable. We would gladly return and highly recommend this resort!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Layla • couple • nl
10
Top hotel. Alles is compleet van het eten tot aan de activiteiten
Pros:

De hygiëne en het eten.

Cons:

Receptie was niet erg vriendelijk.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Onyinye • couple • ng
10
Overall an exceptional stay. Would love to return with more friends amd experience more restaurants
Pros:

It’s was new and very clean

Cons:

Nothing atall

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Onyinye • couple • ng
10
Exceptional and very relaxing
Pros:

It was very clean

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Crescenzo • couple • it
10
Pros:

Soggiorno tranquillo e rilassante, con la possibilità di intrattenimento molto variegato.

Cons:

L’unica cosa che potrei trovare carente ma è solo un dettaglio che non inficia niente della struttura, è la mancanza di una navetta per l’aeroporto, per il resto tutto perfetto.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Desiree • couple • za
10
I love the place and will visit again
Pros:

Everything was good . Staff was great

Cons:

The food. The station had the same food everyday like the 24 hour and pool. The Buffett food was tasteless and bland . It didn’t cater for different pallets of food . The chef however made me a special meal and it was nice . More of the local food should also be in the menus . As we ate out of the facility and the food was way better

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marrien • solo_traveller • zm
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jibril • couple • no
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Oğulcan • couple • tr
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • za
10
THIS WAS PARADISE!!!
Pros:

I LOVED EVERYTHING!!! This was paradise,i loved the very friendly staff that left a beautiful mark in my heart being Sadam,Salvanos,Lillian,Frank and Upendo.Every other person i did not name was also very exceptional.This resort and it's staff know exactly what they are doing.I loved all the facilities and you best believe that when they say ALL Inclusive they mean exactly that.I went there solo but i never felt that way because they made me feel so welcome.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ofry • couple • il
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Kiluvia • couple • tz
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Thabang • couple • za
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee