Riu Palace Swahili – High-End Luxury Adults-Only Resort in Nungwi, Zanzibar

About Riu Palace Swahili

Riu Palace Swahili opened in February 2026 as RIU Hotels & Resorts’ third Nungwi property and the brand’s first Elite Club hotel in Zanzibar. The hotel is adults-only and operates on a 24-hour all-inclusive basis, occupying approximately 200 metres of the shared Nungwi beachfront alongside sister properties Riu Jambo and Riu Palace Zanzibar. With 505 rooms and an elevated design philosophy in line with the Riu Palace range, the resort combines the scale of a full all-inclusive destination with a more sophisticated level of finish and service than standard beach resort properties.

The Elite Club by RIU occupies a dedicated section of 76 rooms 52 with private swimming pools and 24 with premium sea views with its own restaurant, exclusive beach area with Balinese beds, separate check-in, branded drinks, and aromatherapy amenities. The wider resort features two infinity pools, seven restaurants (including the Karibu main restaurant, Krystal fusion, Duomo Italian, Helios Mediterranean, a steakhouse, and Pepe’s snack bar), and six bars including the Madafu swim-up bar. The Renova Spa provides a relaxation pool, steam bath, and full treatment menu. Evening entertainment, live music, and a daytime activities programme are included daily.

• 505 rooms (incl. 76 Elite Club: 52 private pool + 24 sea view); adults-only; 24hr all-inclusive
• 2 infinity pools; 7 restaurants; 6 bars (incl. swim-up); Renova Spa; nightly entertainment
• Opened Feb 2026; Nungwi beachfront; sister to Riu Jambo and Riu Palace Zanzibar