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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand
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Buffet
5 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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 (Lateral Sea View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 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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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 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

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-CA)

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

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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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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 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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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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

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

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

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

When you stay at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, a 5-minute drive from Nungwi Beach and 7 minutes from Kendwa Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Simba Padel.

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
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 50 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Beachside hotel with 4 outdoor pools
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 468 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center.
Satisfy your appetite at Maisha, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 261 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 388 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

8/10 Good

Sara

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

8/10 Good

Sherry-Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel . You didn’t feel as if you were in Africa !! Felt like a Caribbean country
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ALBA

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible clean hotel. Staff were so friendly provided excellent service. The food options were very good and hotel was situated in a perfect location right next to the white sand beach. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haimraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place I could go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good experience, I will visit Zanzibar again in the Same hotel. The beach is very good for swimming and sunbathing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly beautiful property. Beautiful beach food was great too. There is something for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Omar Cassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Clean room, however Bed was creaking.Overall was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLUFEMI Olatunde

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i veey much enjoyed my stay here, my second time at the Riu
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was absolutely amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and polite at all times. The resort and the beach is truly magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly helpful and pilote , beach great bedrooms good . Only negative was very difficult to get booking at the specialist restraunts. We gave up trying , but would come back
View from beach
View of bar and restraunts from beach
View from floor we were staying on
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Andres Londono

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the shopping store at RIU because it’s too expensive and they don’t offer much variety also the tours office is the same and the tours prices depends on the kind of people that are asked and that’s no fair. The food at the buffet was very much the same, It would’ve been nice every day had something different. Everything else was good. The staff was nice and attentive :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamoi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and show were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. After reading so many negative reviews about the disturbance from the construction I was a little worried, but it was never a bother and our stay was perfect. Shout out to Wanduta for being the sweetest!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine, Dearborn

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice of food, lovely a la carte locations, super friendly staff, beautiful clean beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius Calin, Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like our room nice view ..
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Riu, the food, the rooms, the ambience, the drinks, the staff, Riu is just exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I liked the clean beach and sunsets over the water on the pier bar. I liked the pool area for availability of loungers and clean towels. I liked the several areas for sitting/eating/visiting. I also liked the choice of different pool options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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