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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

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Lobby
Front of property
4 outdoor pools, pool loungers
5 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included

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Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North, 73107
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral Sea View)

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

On beach with 4 outdoor pools, near Nungwi Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Jambo's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Jambo offers 468 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Riu Jambo. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Nungwi Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 4 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a car charging station, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the clean accommodations
  • 15 minutes by foot from Kendwa Beach and a 5-minute drive from Nungwi Beach
Hotel Riu Jambo is an all-inclusive hotel. 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.

Hotel Riu Jambo offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Hotel Riu Jambo also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Maisha - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Yunnan - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Kulinarium - This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Il Panzotto - This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Karibu - Onsite lobby lounge. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

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

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Maisha
  • Yunnan
  • Kulinarium
  • Il Panzotto
  • Karibu

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Cycling
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 1-cm TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Jambo

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Jambo
Hotel Riu Jambo All Inclusive
Riu Jambo All Inclusive Nungwi
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Hotel
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Nungwi
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Hotel Nungwi

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 287 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent staff, lots of food options and the drinks kept flowing. Everything was just perfect, best stay so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

alice

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
This is a great choice for a relaxing break. The facilities are excellent and the hotel is more than adequately staffed, who cannot be faulted - efficient, helpful, and all with a smile on their faces. The whole place was spotlessly clean and the grounds, the beach and the garden exquisitely maintained. The quality and the variety of food available for each meal is incredible, with the menu changing every day. The two points that need attention are (1) controlling the traders on the beach so that they are not pestering anyone obviously not interested in buying anything, and (2) the luggage trolleys going along the corridors to the rooms facing the beach can be a bit noisy as those corridors can act like a bit of an echo chamber. But these are minor points in the grand scheme of things.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaMarckus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffing was very polite. The entire resort was clean at all times. Very safe location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

charlotte

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rafeeq

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful vacation experience. I would have rated my stay higher if not for the construction work being done on the north side of the property. It was very loud, and quite a scenic takeaway, considering that I booked a room with a balcony and ocean view. Aside from this let down, the staff, events, food, and overall property were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marie, Norwalk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I always choose Riu for my stay while on vacation for the pass 7 years. Unfortunately this time on my booking, I requested a sea view room. Since my checking was after 9:00pm. I was so tired I just went strait to bed. to waking up the next day by construction noise and this last all day. When I went to investigate what was going on. instead of partial sea vieux, I got noisy construction went to the lobby and file so I can get a portion of the rental payment return to me. I never heard anyone until I left.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sabitha!!!, zombie jnr, restaurant manager, front desk staff! We were delighted , nothing was a problem! Thank you RIU
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratik Kamalkant

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Besides the AMAZING staff members, the resort cuts out of power every other hour. Making it challenging to charge devices or to keep the room at a cool temperature. Hour room was out of power today for over 2 hours before check out. Beautiful resort though.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. A must stay. You will not be disappointed. Food was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Duval

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all-rounder
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pradeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff amazing they cannot do enough. Room 1st room i was told was upgraded but what they gave me was a downgrade. I opened the balcony doors and the view i had was a construction site for a nee hotel being built. The noise was intolerable as it started at 7am and continued well intonthe nightpast 9pm. I complained and was moved the following day to another room away from the noise and site. The new room came with a blocked sink and a shower that leaked into my room through the wall. I had to complain again the sink was fixed but the leak from the shower was not and we had tonuse towels to mop up the water. We always had to ask for towels as they would not be left after the room was cleaned but this was easily rectified by a quick call to reception. I have to say that the staff at the restaurants where amazing and attentive. Food was fanatastic even for a veggie like me lots of variety everyday. All in all it was a pleasant stay, location outside of the hotel was not great. The beach and sea were magical, plenty of sun longers etc. Check in could be better as our flight arrived at 7am and we could not get a room till 3pm but we did have full use of the hotel facilities.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel newly built with amazing staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina H R, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness
We’ve never booked with RIU resort’s, and now we know why. Noisy beds and housekeeping can’t clean properly. Property is very lovely. Beach area is ok, but you will be harassed by locals. Some of the staff have attitude issues also. Will be returning to Africa, but won’t use RIU ever again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold ANTHONY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is perfect. We had absolutely no complaints. Food was excellent. Staff was excellent. If we needed anything for our room, it was provided immediately. We booked safari, Safari Blue, Snorkeling and jet skiing through the hotel and they were very reasonably priced and exceptional. Thank you Rui Jambo for helping to make our visit to your island truly memorable.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wade, Errington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was beautiful. Property was very clean. Lots of food choices and the service was excellent always had my drinks filled and plates cleared.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prashanth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is amazing food is tastey and have alot of varites anmination team show was interesting and specail thanks for juila from recaption team she meeted us with a warm welcome and she was so freindly she let us feel we are in home
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024