Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Beachside hotel with 4 outdoor pools

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Overwater bungalows elevated on stilts above turquoise waters, connected to a pristine white sandy beach by a wooden walkway.
Dine al fresco with a view of the sea from our outdoor dining area.
Experience the welcoming atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a spacious design with geometric patterns, comfortable seating areas, and lush greenery.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by sun loungers and lush greenery.
Relax in a spacious lobby with comfortable seating, large windows, and lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

Superior Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral Sea View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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 on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants, which feature ocean views and more. 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a bike on-site and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 468 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to perks such as safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 1-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 organised 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 346 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

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

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff and nice location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent choice of food, lovely a la carte locations, super friendly staff, beautiful clean beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

I loved Riu, the food, the rooms, the ambience, the drinks, the staff, Riu is just exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Service and show were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

I like our room nice view ..
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

10/10

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

10/10

The beaches, the vegatation
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

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 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