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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Lobby
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym

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Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North, 73107
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mnarani 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)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 333 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 333 sq ft
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4-star Nungwi hotel close to Nungwi Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive 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.
Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive 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 - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 5 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Mediterranean hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Il Panzotto
  • Karibu
  • Kulinarium
  • Maisha
  • Yunnan

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2022
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • 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
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

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.
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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 241 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 367 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

Diana Lizbeth Rodriguez

Liked: Cleanliness
From the staff to the amenities and the beach everything it’s perfect thank you very much
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff and nice location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystol Denika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I spent 8 nights at Riu Jambo and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean, spacious, and overlooked the beach, which made for a beautiful setting. Housekeeping maintained it well, with daily cleaning that kept everything fresh and comfortable. The staff at Riu Jambo were outstanding — always full of energy, warm, and incredibly helpful. I unfortunately had an accident while in Zanzibar (unrelated to the hotel), and the way the staff supported me during my recovery was truly exceptional. They were accommodating, caring, and always ready to assist. A special thank you to William, who we often saw in the buffet dining room. He was a pleasure to speak with and always made sure my partner and I were comfortable and well looked after. The rest of the breakfast and dinner team were equally amazing — attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our stay. While the food could be a little repetitive at times, there was a wide variety and something to suit everyone’s tastes. If I return to Zanzibar, I would absolutely stay here again. Thank you to everyone at Riu Jambo for making our experience so positive — a well-deserved 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanel Donyel, Porter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice hotel; however the food was repetitious. You better make it to each meal service on time or else you wont eat. There are no snack stations throughout the day. It would have been nice to be notified of ON-GOING construction. Construction that starts as early as 8am and ends as last as 8pm. They offer late checkouts, but do allow you to get it. As they book rooms back to back to back. Trust me you'll nee the late check considering the lack of sleep you'll get while here. Be advised construction is NO where near finished! It will be noisey snd disruptive well in the end of 2025. Watch out for excursion scammers! They are definitely present. Better to book excursions once you have arrived with the hotel. Thyr make you nook other restaurants thru thr app, which doesn't work once you're on property. And NO one will help you, especially not the staff. They will constantly redirect you back to the app....so good luck with that. I was a solo female traveler. I felt safe, so no worries there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Elevator was always broken. Food was ok. Entertainment could have been better. Construction would wake me and my wife up at 8 am every day.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynnette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this resort. Was very clean and all of the staff was friendly and helpful. They had daily activities, plenty of pools, and bars. The food was just ok and they only allow you to book the restaurants once no matter how many days you are staying. This was very disappointing because we had to keep going to the buffet which didn’t have the best food and served the same thing daily. They had daily shows which were pretty bad and not worth sitting through. Outside of that the rooms had everything we needed and they kept the fridge stocked with water and soda which was helpful. The only other negative is there was no shuttle to the airport and they charged $60 for transportation one way.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Obioma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shenell, Bronx

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I genuinely enjoyed my stay at this property and felt safe during my stay as a solo traveler. While the room I had was quite basic—likely due to booking at the last minute and limited availability—it still provided the essentials for a comfortable stay. That said, there is definitely room for improvement when it comes to cleanliness, as the room did not quite meet my expectations in that regard. Despite that, the overall property is beautiful and well-maintained. It’s spacious, with stunning beach views that really elevate the experience. The staff were consistently pleasant, professional, and eager to help. I had a minor issue with one of the outlets in my room, and maintenance responded promptly and efficiently, which I greatly appreciated. One of the highlights of my stay was the food—it was truly amazing. As someone who is a fairly picky eater, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety offered. Every meal exceeded my expectations. Overall, the combination of a gorgeous property, great service, and exceptional food made this a memorable stay, and I would definitely consider returning—hopefully with the chance to book a better room next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mom loves this place so much thanks to each and everyone who made her birthday special 💘💘
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rory Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool. Not the best, too many kids for my liking but that’s my personal preference. Outside of that no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing, always willing to help. Special mention to Georgina in the dining room - your smile and welcoming disposition always kickstart my day.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience! 1000/10. I would highly recommend Rui Jambo to friends/ family. The bartenders make great drinks. The food is delicious and the views are amazing. The beaches are a bit crowded but you get over it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meron Assefa

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay - the room and view were incredible and the beach was like paradise. The staff could not have been friendlier, and the restaurants and food were outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol Regina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and offered various dining options. While I did not utilize the restaurants that required reservations, I did use the main dining option (Maisha, I believe). After a few days, I was tired of the food. In my opinion, every buffet should have chicken, and I did not see chicken on every lunch and dinner buffet. Also, the flies were all over foods that were not hot (some fruit and other room temperature items such as bread). I threw one piece of bread out due to the flies. They should invest in the food umbrellas that can cover food from flies. There were several pools and, of course, access to the beach. Since it is now the rainy season, I did not see any activities advertised for children during the rain. Also, the tiles around the hotel, especially on the stairs, were extremely dangerous when wet. There were no handrails, and the tiles were very slippery. I almost fell a few times. Finally, some staff did not speak much English. I asked one staff member in the restaurant if I could have an egg white omelet, and after several attempts, he still did not understand my request. All that said, I would stay again, but not during the rainy season.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Отличное место, супер отель с несколькими бассейнами, вкусной едой шведский стол, с программой и с красивейшим плажем и морем , много пальмочек под лежаками, просто кайф!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed that from the moment we arrived we were told varying information regarding the 3 all inclusive bookable restaurants in the hotel. First it was wait until 3pm, then wait until 4pm, then the app is closed for today try at 7am tomorrow, then the restaurants are closed some days due to low season. Had we known this when booking we would have chosen differently. We were not able to go to any of the restaurants during our stay; Yunnan was close every night, we saw Kulinarium and Il Panzotto once once each with less than 50% of the seats taken. We had to eat at the buffet each night which was fine but very repetitive. Another small annoyance was that we requested a late check out but were told to come to reception on the checkout day to find out if we could have it (which we could not). The facilities were great, room, pool and beach were lovely. Staff were very friendly but the systems seemed outdated and they all had different information.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma Jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all lovely, friendly and helpful. Plenty of pool choice. Plenty of loungers around the pool. Beach loungers get taken very quickly. Sea is amazing and warm. Food plenty of choice, though wasn't always hot! Always some where to sit. The two restaurants in the sea were a faff to book and we gave up in the end. Snack bar during the day on the beach was great though got busy at times. Lots of power cuts. Staff were amazing when my mother was taken ill, they were very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were kept clean and tidy everyday by house keeping. Loved the floral touches on the bed. There are loads and loads of stairs just to warn those with disabilities or walking issues. There are lifts but depending on where your room is you may have to walk a fair distance to get to the lifts. The beach sellers are a nightmare but as long as you are polite but firm you will be ok, does get frustrating though just to get into the sea. There's a souvenir market just up the beach worth a look and remember to barter with the sellers. The building site next door is extremely loud but you only hear this whilst on the beach and some pools. You do get use to the noise. It isn't constant. All in all we had an amazing holiday. I would happily return. Oh and the sea view from the room was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025