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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
All-inclusive hotel with 4 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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4 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive sits near Nungwi Beach, offering a peaceful getaway with four restaurants that showcase ocean views. The spa provides rejuvenating massages, while families appreciate the playground for quality time together.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa

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)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room (B2C-CA)

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

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

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

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

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

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

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

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room (B2C-US)

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangi's Bar - ‬5 min drive

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, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a bike on site, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, 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).

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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

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. 250 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 377 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

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff in restaurants and housekeeping were fantastic, always ready to give a helping hand.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLUFEMI Olatunde

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

8/10 Good

Sherry-Ann

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

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

10/10 Excellent

tamoi

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

10/10 Excellent

R.R.S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice, Clean rooms and good service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

Rhona

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

Clara

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

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beaches, the vegatation
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haakon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay at RIU Jambo Zanzibar

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 Excellent

Charalambos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise on earth

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 Excellent

Alisha

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

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

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful hotel at the best location with excellent servis, facilities and food
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ludvig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a really good hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort! Service was first rate!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystol Denika

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

8/10 Good

Tiffany M

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is lovely and nice beach. Entertainment was good too! Variety of cuisine but lacks vegan dishes/desserts hope they can add this to their list. Would definitely visit again and had a great family holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is on side of island that is very chill and relax so to go into town must call taxi. Ride is about 30-40 min. Staff does great job of arranging taxi
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on the beach. Room was spacious and clean. Staff were very professional, friendly and accommodating. Food was really good with different options. Restaurants, bars, and daily entertainment were very nice. All the pools were great.

4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was a nice property, but unfortunately there were many cons. 1. The hotel is massive and it takes forever just to get from one place to another. If you don't like big resorts and would like something more intimate, this place is not for you 2. The beach peddlers just don't leave you alone. The constantly beg you to buy stuff or harass you which is extremely annoying, especially if you are there for some R&R. They follow you and just cannot take "NO" for an answer. Even the security is around, they just bother you 3. The food was just "ok". fruits were unripe, lots of fried foods which is very unhealthy, and the quality of the food was mediocre 4. The gym had only some equipment working (1 treadmill working only). There were no heavy weights at all, which I thought was weird 5. I had a DND on my door for a few days, and the hotel staff wanted to know why I didn't need the room cleaned. I'm a grown adult who can make my own bed and clean up after myself. If I needed something, I would have asked them to come clean my room. There should be no questioning or sending me a message to ask why I had it hanging on my door. I'm not wasteful, I'm resourceful 6. There is no iron in the room. When I called to inquire, they stated to me that I can only use it for an hour, and many other people were ahead of me. I've never been to a hotel and had to call to use an iron with a 1hr timeframe 7. My room had NO hot water. When I called the front desk, it took 3 days to fix
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025