Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

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Rooms
Location
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Wonderful

Popular amenities

All-inclusive
Bar
Gym

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

Kendwa Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Nungwi Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Mnarani Natural Aquarium
‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

32 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

33 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

32 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

33 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

31 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room

Good

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

31 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

33 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room (B2C-US)

33 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

31 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral Sea View)

Wonderful

31 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room, Sea View

Wonderful

32 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

Nungwi

On the beach.You'll find Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nungwi hotel. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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
‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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 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 - All Inclusive 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.

468 guestrooms or units

7 levels

2 buildings

4 dining venues

5 bars or lounges

Built in 2022

Full breakfast (free)

Deli

Poolside lounge chairs

Charging station for electric cars

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Garden

Elevator

No smoking on site

Water dispenser

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.

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.

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Breakfast included
All-inclusive
Spa

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

1-cm TV with cable channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar
Paper towels

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

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

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

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, 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).

We should mention

Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Diana Lizbeth Rodriguez

Jun 26, 2025

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

Travelled with partner

Jun 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff and nice location

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystol Denika

Travelled with partner

Jun 23, 2025

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

Jun 21, 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanel Donyel, Porter

Jun 7, 2025

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

Travelled with family and small children

Jun 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with partner

May 30, 2025

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

Travelled with family

May 28, 2025

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

May 23, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

May 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shenell, Bronx

May 10, 2025

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

Travelled with family

May 8, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rory Terence

May 1, 2025

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

Apr 29, 2025

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

Apr 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with partner

Apr 22, 2025

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

Apr 21, 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Travelled with family

Apr 16, 2025

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 traveller

Apr 10, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol Regina

Apr 3, 2025

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

Travelled with group

Apr 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Excellent stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIA

Travelled with family

Apr 2, 2025

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

Mar 29, 2025

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

Travelled with family

Mar 17, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Mykia

Mar 17, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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Wonderful

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