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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar vs Chumbe Island Coral Park

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Chumbe Island Coral Park is the choice of most writers compared to Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa. Chumbe Island Coral Park comes in at 80 with accolades from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
7 / 10
Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Tanzania
From $330 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is a self-contained luxury hotel set in a secluded area overlooking a gorgeous white-sand coast in the northwest of Zanzibar." Full review
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park
7 / 10
Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Family Friendly
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits" Full review