Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only Reviews

This is the third Riu hotel in the area, and having stayed at the previous two, I found this one, which opened in '26, to be a step down overall. The smell of concrete was very strong. They claim to have seven à la carte restaurants (non-buffet), but not all of them were open; in fact, only one was open each day. This wasn't mentioned on their website or on Ctrip. We were only informed at check-in that reservations could only be made for the following day. This means if you're only staying one night, you're stuck with the buffet for all three meals and can't experience any of the all-inclusive à la carte restaurants, despite paying the same per-night rate as those staying longer, which feels very unfair. The large, modern building feels too artificial; I'd rather stay in a more traditional hotel on the island.

The Riu Palace Swahili is a fantastic hotel and the staff were amazing. It has great views over the Indian ocean and the pools are so relaxing. I would definitely stay here again!

It was really good experience

All inclusive is great!!

A stunning new hotel with a gorgeous ocean and beach area. The grounds are filled with pools and entertainment. Special thanks to the staff – they were friendly and always smiling! We spent our birthday singing and congratulating them, and the hotel complimented us with a decorated room, champagne, and a cake. We extended our stay for another week.

It's not as good as the new one next door.