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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite ( B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa ( B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite ( B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, Private Pool (Beach B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Courtyard View ( B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Ocean View ( B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa ( B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, Private Pool (Beach)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Hot Tub (Jacuzzi)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite (Small Private Pool on Terrace) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite (Small Private Pool on Terrace)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, Private Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

5-star Nungwi property close to Nungwi Beach
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Nungwi property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining options at the property include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco property also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Promenade - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Beef Steak House - Onsite steakhouse. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Breeze - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sunshine - Onsite bar. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Language
Water fitness

Entertainment

Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beef Steak House
  • Breeze
  • Promenade
  • Sunshine

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including adults, children, and babies, must be included when making the booking to be shown the right rooms and rates. All guests not included will be charged at the hotel, during check-in time. Virtual credit cards or prepayments will not be accepted.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Hideaway Nungwi Resort
Nungwi Hideaway
Nungwi Hideaway Resort
Nungwi Resort
Hideaway Of Nungwi Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults Resort Nungwi
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults Resort
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults
Riu Zanzibar Inclusive Adults
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults All-inclusive property
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults Nungwi
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults
Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only Nungwi
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Hideaway of Nungwi Resort Spa
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Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive
Riu Palace Zanzibar All Inclusive Adults Only

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 702 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, lot’s of sunbathing chairs, many pools, although the resort was at full capacity, it did not feel crowded. Staff are extremely polite and welcoming. Delicious food with lot’s of variety. It’s a resort to stay in the resort as there is not much around it to walk too. As soon as you go outside the premises, locals are quite insistants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice clean and comfortable room. All staff were attentive and helpful and even just staff walking around the resort would offer a friendly “jambo”. The all inclusive is great and the buffet is large with many options. Dinner at Ia was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Riu Hotel never disappoints me, the staffs are just oh so awesome….. Always wanted to go above and beyond to make sure that you’re satisfied. Riu has been and will always remain my favorite all inclusive Hotel/Resort.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds & pillows were terrible. 2 single beds stuck to each other which shake as you move. No grip whatsoever on the floor.. pillows were hard as rock too. Hotel service & meals were fantastic. Beach was amazing as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

moussa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible resorts and the staff were amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great all-inclusive in Zanzibar

Pros: Entertainment was top notch. The African dances were so good the 3 nights we were there. I don't usually like the resort buffets but the buffet here was very good. The food was tasty well seasoned and abundant. Fatma and Asma took such good care of us since we went there several times throughout our stay. Cons: While the buffet is amazing trying to get reservations at the restaurants is very very difficult. We only went to Krystals. The instructions are to make your reservations via the RIU app but we were never able to make a reservation thru the app. The app is very faulty. At the Palace front desk they told us to go to the Jambo front desk for those restaurants. When I did this the agent desk basically told me keep trying with the app and the resort is full. I have never been to a resort where I wasn't able to make reservations for the restaurants. Front desk staff is a bit slow. At check in we were told late check out is $20/person/hour and to just arrange it the day before. Well it was a process to get to say the last since my space here is limited. Will expand on Trip Advisor. Overall I would say it's a great resort, but it's lacking if you are comparing it with the Caribbean and Mexico. I would not recommend you go out of your way to go to Zanzibar from the US but if you are in the area, the beach is beautiful and an all inclusive is always just what the doctor ordered.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Food was amazing! Not so much party life at night in the hotel. Some karaoke but no dancing. Crowd is older more for relaxing. But the service was top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel grounds were absolutely beautiful. The beach is gorgeous and the security keeps the vendors away from the sun loungers. The bar tenders were fabulous and so friendly. The promenade wait staff was a tad inattentive and it took multiple asks to finally get water or beverages with meals. Food was good. Overall had a wonderful 4 days at the Riu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alimatu-Sadia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at RIU Palace! I cannot recommend this hotel enough. The staff were amazing and they went over and beyond for my birthday. There were lots of dining options. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olukayode

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's over 1 hr. drive from the airport but once you get to the hotel you would feel the peace and serenity around you enough to forget your journey. The newly built accommodation is really nice but they need to either get a king mattress of put a frame around the twin XL mattress to prevent them from separating if you roll towards the middle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highlights: - the food!!! Best all inclusive food I’ve had - the staff!! They are SO friendly, polite and want to make sure you’re having a great time - location. Stunning location on the beach. The grounds are lovely and you get to use Jambo next door also. - House keeping! Amazing room decor every day. Opportunities: - entertainment is lacking, especially if it’s raining. So bring some cards with you. - our room door batteries had to be changed 3 times across 12 days, which seemed a lot. Perhaps we were just unlucky. We loved staying here and had the best time. Sadly I got acute tonsillitis but the onsite doctors sorted me out (though I’ll neee to claim that back) I, naively, didn’t realise there was such a tip culture so didn’t come with enough cash, so would recommend to others to have plenty of small notes in USD. -
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawanda

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA DENISE

Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yosef

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will be back.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is excellent, it’s worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with the quality of the food at this hotel. The staff were also very helpful, we would be happy to return there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025