Riu Palace Zanzibar

We had a great stay at RIU Swahili Zanzibar. Special thanks to Witness for the excellent service, friendliness, and professionalism throughout our stay. He really made our experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended! 😊

We arrived to a very warm welcome at Riu Palace. They had very kindly upgraded our room, and arranged for a bottle of bubbly to be brought to us, as it was our honeymoon. The aesthetics are beautiful - typically African and cultural. The premises were always clean/being cleaned. Every member of staff says hello "jambo" to you, whatever section of the hotel you're in. I don't think I've ever been to a resort so friendly. House cleaning do a fantastic job, whatever time of the day you leave your room, it's spotless when you come back. And fridge always full with local beer/soft drinks/water. The beach attached to the hotel is literally beautiful - powder like sand and clear Indian Ocean water. There are sellers on the beach, but you just have to get used to saying "hello, no thank you" and carry on walking. There is a large buffet restaurant, and three Al La Carte restaurants. All fantastic food, and easy to book via the app. The bar team can make any cocktail on request - great selection and we didn't feel bored of the choices, even after two weeks. Golf carts are available to take you up and down to the beach if necessary. Stunning pool area, huts with the best view of the ocean, and a smaller secret pool area of you want to be out of the crowds. The staff are constantly at your sunbeds providing drinks (and beautiful cakes and pastries served in The Ginger Bar all day.) I have stayed (and worked at) Riu Hotels across the world. This was without doubt the best. Thank you to all the staff for being so friendly and accommodating, nothing was ever any trouble. I would like to especially thank Peter, who works in the steak house and main restaurant. He really made our stay incredible ❤️

the hotel is the best place to stay for vacation zabron bartender is always the best he makes the most beautiful drinks edina aloyce andrew are the best people the food and drinks are always good bar team are the best service and very fast service and quick

Fantastic service by the entire crew, specially Jackson 5 and Juma, who made sure all our activities are fun and smooth, and specially that they facilitated watching the champions league final. Much appreciated! Thank you!

Great experience and exceptional service from Jackson 5