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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Beachside hotel with 4 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Lobby
1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral Sea View)

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral Sea View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North, 73107

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Upscale all-inclusive hotel near Kendwa Beach
Free full breakfast, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy ocean views at one of the 4 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 5 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a bike on site, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 468 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to perks like safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 1-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kendwa Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 324 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

Everything was nice, Clean rooms and good service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

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

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

6/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

Everything was fantastic 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The beaches, the vegatation
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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

It was a great place with wonderful staffs..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Such a beautiful hotel with a wonderful staff. Always smiling og talking to you. Clean hotel, great and various food and activities. PS: great WiFi here, reaching all over the resort.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Excellent hotel, friendly service. Variety of restaurants (4 in total) great food. Beach is marvelous
Beach
Italian restaurant
Breakfast all day restaurant
Main pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel very clean, staff are so nice and friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The staffing was very polite. The entire resort was clean at all times. Very safe location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The facilities, the staff, the accommodation, the food, the beach are all excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful resort. A must stay. You will not be disappointed. Food was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

If you like large resorts, you will enjoy RIU Jambo. The food at the buffet and the drinks were very good. The bartenders were all friendly, especially at the swim up bar. The beach is beautiful and the warm ocean is very swimmable. We appreciated being able to find beach and pool chairs to use. My only disappointment was we stayed for three nights and were only able to make reservations at one of the two specialty restaurants that wasn’t a buffet - even though I logged on immediately after arriving in the early afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

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

Amazing hotel, incredible views and lovely staff: would love to return
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

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