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Hideaway Of Nungwi Resort And Spa, Zanzibar

The 5 star Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is located in Northern Zanzibar. It features ocean front accommodations, each with private porch/ balcony and tropical gardens with relish stunning view of the deep blue Indian Ocean.

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Why you'll love diving with Hideaway Of Nungwi Resort And Spa!

Stunning views of the deep blue Indian Ocean

Ocean front accommodations with private porch or balcony

Incredible spa and wellness facilities

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Hideaway Of Nungwi Resort And Spa, in detail

Overview Of Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

The 5 star Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is located in Northern Zanzibar. It features ocean front accommodations, each with private porch/ balcony and tropical gardens with relish stunning view of the deep blue Indian Ocean. All the varieties of Junior Suites, Suites and Villas are purposely built and structured to guarantee a private and peaceful environment for guests. Spoil yourself in one of the 100 spacious and luxuriously appointed beachfront suites, decorated with contemporary and stylish furniture that evoke the island’s Arabic-African Colonial heritage, all for your dream of pleasure, relaxation and comfort.

Accommodation At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Suites with a View -  The suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar are specially designed to offer you everything you need during your stay. These 60 m2 rooms have a double bed, a sofa bed in the lounge area, a dressing room, satellite TV, WiFi, air conditioning, a safe box, a minibar, a kettle and a balcony or terrace.

Villa - The exclusive villas at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar are perfect for those who want to enjoy luxury in every detail on their holidays. These 125 m2 rooms have one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the living room, a dressing room, satellite TV, WiFi, air conditioning, a safe box, a minibar and a kettle. In addition, on the terrace you will find a private pool and sun loungers where you can relax.

Junior Suite -  The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar offers you its Junior Suites for an unforgettable stay. These 45-m2 rooms have a queen-size bed (180x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, satellite TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle, a safe, and a balcony or terrace.

Suite -  These 51-m2 rooms are equipped with the best amenities. In the Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar, you have a queen-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa or sofa-bed in the lounge area, satellite TV, an electric kettle, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.

Junior Suite Garden view -  These 34 m2 junior suites have everything you need to make your stay a unique experience. These rooms at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar have one king-size bed (180x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, satellite TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle, a safe box and a balcony or terrace with views of the hotel gardens.

Jacuzzi Suite -  If you want to enjoy a stay with maximum relaxation, the Jacuzzi Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar are perfect for you. In these 90-m2 rooms you'll find a queen-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa bed in the lounge area, satellite TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle, a safe, and lounge chairs and umbrellas on the private terrace.

Beach Villa -  The Villas at the Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar guarantee you a stay with every luxury. In these 90 m2 rooms, you have a king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa-bed in the lounge area, a hydromassage bathtub, satellite TV, air conditioning, a kettle, a safe, and a private swimming pool with lounge chairs on the terrace.

Dining At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

  • ALL INCLUSIVE FEATURES 24 HOURS A DAY
  • ALL MEALS AND SNACKS
  • BREAKFAST:
  • Varied buffet with live cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava
  • LUNCH:
  • Hot and cold buffet, live cooking stations and assorted desserts
  • Grill in the pool area
  • DINNER (AT THE MAIN RESTAURANT):
  • Buffets and live cooking stations
  • Special evenings: themed buffet twice a week
  • OPTIONAL DINNER À LA CARTE (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE):
  • "Krystal" Fusion restaurant
  • Steakhouse
  • Fish restaurant
  • Romantic open air dinner (additional charge)
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  • APPROPRIATE ATTIRE REQUIRED FOR DINNER.
  • SNACKS 24 HOURS A DAY
  • BEVERAGES:
  • Selected local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
  • Premium branded drinks throughout hotel
  • Regularly restocked minibar
  • Speciality wine list (additional charge)

Activities At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

    • SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES:
    • Gym
    • RiuFit, group fitness activities (several times a week)
    • Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), pedaloes, kayaking and snorkelling equipment
    • Steam bath and whirlpool bath
    • ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME:
    • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (several times a week)
    • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (several times a week)
    • Shows, RIU evening programme or live music (several times a week)
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    • ALL HOTEL GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR AN "ALL INCLUSIVE" WRISTBAND FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES

  • Diving
  • Kite Surfing
  • Fishing / Deep-Sea Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Bicycle
  • Kayak
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga

Price guide

Hotel only is per room, per night. Package week is per person including flights from United Kingdom.

Month Hotel only room / night Package week pp incl. flights
Jan £377 all inclusive £2,032
Feb £334 all inclusive £1,934
Mar £333 all inclusive £1,931
Apr £220 all inclusive £1,512 Best value
Jul £391 all inclusive £2,329
Aug £391 all inclusive £2,353
Sep £442 all inclusive £2,222
Oct £414 all inclusive £2,255
Nov £310 all inclusive £1,735
Dec £310 all inclusive £1,960

The package week includes

  • Flights from United Kingdom
  • 7 nights at the hotel, on the meal basis shown
  • Per person, based on two sharing a room

Neither price includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Dive centre services — lessons, coaching, kit hire

We book both for you at trade rates and almost always beat the centre’s own price. See dive centre prices.

Guide prices only. Your exact quote is built from live flight and hotel rates for your dates.

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Not into our bank account. It sits with an independent trustee and is only released after you have travelled. If we stopped trading tomorrow it would still be there, and it would come back to you.

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Flights, transfers, the room you actually chose, your diving. Confirmed before you fly, not arranged when you land. We don’t book the cheapest transfer — drivers who turn up and speak English.

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