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Hotel Riu Jambo

4.0 star property
Relax on sun-kissed beaches and savor ocean views from one of four on-site restaurants. Let your worries fade away as you indulge in rejuvenating massages.

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Exterior
Lobby
Front of property
5 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
4 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

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

View from room

Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (Lateral Sea View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

View from room

Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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 - 15 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach - 40 min drive

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

Hotel Riu Jambo is a great choice for your beach stay in Nungwi, putting you near activities such as snorkelling. 4 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. Dining choices include 4 restaurants, and the 5 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a fitness centre, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travellers.

All-inclusive

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

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 468 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike on-site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2022
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 1-cm TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Maisha – On-site buffet restaurant.
Yunnan – On-site 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 – On-site lobby lounge. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Policies

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
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 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.

Also known as

Hotel Riu Jambo Hotel
Hotel Riu Jambo Nungwi
Hotel Riu Jambo Hotel Nungwi
Hotel Riu Jambo All Inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Jambo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riu Jambo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Jambo?
Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Jambo?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Jambo?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Jambo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Riu Jambo and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Jambo also has 5 bars and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Jambo?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring ocean views.
What's the area around Hotel Riu Jambo like?
Hotel Riu Jambo is located a short 15-minute walk from Kendwa Beach.

Hotel Riu Jambo Reviews

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

Reviews

2/10 Poor

alice, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
This is a great choice for a relaxing break. The facilities are excellent and the hotel is more than adequately staffed, who cannot be faulted - efficient, helpful, and all with a smile on their faces. The whole place was spotlessly clean and the grounds, the beach and the garden exquisitely maintained. The quality and the variety of food available for each meal is incredible, with the menu changing every day. The two points that need attention are (1) controlling the traders on the beach so that they are not pestering anyone obviously not interested in buying anything, and (2) the luggage trolleys going along the corridors to the rooms facing the beach can be a bit noisy as those corridors can act like a bit of an echo chamber. But these are minor points in the grand scheme of things.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chaker, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Alli, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

charlotte, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good all-rounder
Duval, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Staff amazing they cannot do enough. Room 1st room i was told was upgraded but what they gave me was a downgrade. I opened the balcony doors and the view i had was a construction site for a nee hotel being built. The noise was intolerable as it started at 7am and continued well intonthe nightpast 9pm. I complained and was moved the following day to another room away from the noise and site. The new room came with a blocked sink and a shower that leaked into my room through the wall. I had to complain again the sink was fixed but the leak from the shower was not and we had tonuse towels to mop up the water. We always had to ask for towels as they would not be left after the room was cleaned but this was easily rectified by a quick call to reception. I have to say that the staff at the restaurants where amazing and attentive. Food was fanatastic even for a veggie like me lots of variety everyday. All in all it was a pleasant stay, location outside of the hotel was not great. The beach and sea were magical, plenty of sun longers etc. Check in could be better as our flight arrived at 7am and we could not get a room till 3pm but we did have full use of the hotel facilities.
Pradeep, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel newly built with amazing staff.
Adrian, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We’ve never booked with RIU resort’s, and now we know why. Noisy beds and housekeeping can’t clean properly. Property is very lovely. Beach area is ok, but you will be harassed by locals. Some of the staff have attitude issues also. Will be returning to Africa, but won’t use RIU ever again
Christina H R, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This resort is perfect. We had absolutely no complaints. Food was excellent. Staff was excellent. If we needed anything for our room, it was provided immediately. We booked safari, Safari Blue, Snorkeling and jet skiing through the hotel and they were very reasonably priced and exceptional. Thank you Rui Jambo for helping to make our visit to your island truly memorable.
Harold ANTHONY, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Olivia, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beach was beautiful. Property was very clean. Lots of food choices and the service was excellent always had my drinks filled and plates cleared.
Wade, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic experience
Prashanth, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The beach is amazing food is tastey and have alot of varites anmination team show was interesting and specail thanks for juila from recaption team she meeted us with a warm welcome and she was so freindly she let us feel we are in home
ahmed, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel the staff were always very smiley and super helpful. They were the highlight of the stay. The complex felt super safe. We used every pool and the beach area for relaxing. We also had the chance to book the restaurants in the hotel which all offered something different but were all great quality.
Alistair, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

darren, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel very clean, staff are so nice and friendly.
Deborah, 11-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Simone, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The facilities, the staff, the accommodation, the food, the beach are all excellent.
Weng Hoa, 4-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yolanda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Riu Jambo had all amenities and activities that I did not feel the need to leave the hotel to book excursions outside. Very convenient, friendly staff, helpful. Mini bar in the room was excellent.
Brenda Wambui, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves at this resort for 4 nights! The staff was very nice and the food was very good. The hotel was clean and very well taken care of. I would highly recommend and will be coming back.
MAKEBA G, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

patrick, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 5-night trip
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