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Hotel Riu Palace ZanzibarvsThe Palms Zanzibar

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 4.6
The Palms Zanzibar
The Palms Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 5.0

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace ZanzibarMeasureThe Palms Zanzibar
8.8Overall Score–
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.6 (2,640)Google Rating5.0 (61) (better)
(better)From $137Price / Night (pp)From $458
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubUnverified
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

The Palms Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Costs extra. The official supplier fact sheet explicitly excludes room service from included stays. Confirm current menu and delivery charges; room-service availability does not mean free inclusion.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. The Palms has one intimate restaurant; guests may also access sister-property facilities subject to resort rules. House wine/beer and selected in-house spirits are included; cappuccino/espresso and room service are excluded in the supplier sheet. Gentlemen need long trousers at dinner. Exact current fees are unverified.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at The Palms Zanzibar

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites

Why choose it

  • True 24-hour RIU all-inclusive model.
  • Strong Nungwi beachfront setting.
  • Three-pool setup with swim-up bar.
  • Good suite and swim-up room options.

Keep in mind

  • Neighboring resort noise can affect quiet.
  • Buffet periods may feel busy.
  • Kids-club evidence is not verified despite family-friendly positioning.
  • Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.

The Palms Zanzibar

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 1 place to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
  • Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
  • Private plunge pools and large villas.
  • All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
  • Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.

Keep in mind

  • Very limited nightlife.
  • Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
  • East-coast tides can affect swimming.
  • Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.

Of the 2 measures we call, Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar leads on 1 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 1.

Vibes

Hotel Riu Palace ZanzibarMeasureThe Palms Zanzibar
–RomanceYes
–QuietYes

Activities

Hotel Riu Palace ZanzibarMeasureThe Palms Zanzibar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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