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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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5 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included

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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, Nungwi Mnarani 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)
  • Partial sea view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

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

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-CA)

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

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

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

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View (B2C-US)

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

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

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

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Kendwa Beach is a short stroll from Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive, and other popular attractions like Nungwi Beach are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 468-room, 4-star hotel has 4 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 4 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 50 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Guests of Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive have access to a full-service spa, 4 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Other amenities at this all-inclusive hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Free minibar items, electric kettles, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

This hotel is located in Nungwi within a short 15-minute walk of Kendwa Beach. You'll also find Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive include a casino?

No, Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 4 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an ocean-view restaurant, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a terrace where guests can enjoy sea and garden views.

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 426 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL NASSER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was everething wonderful, accomodation, staff, food etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Antoinette, San Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean clean room! Good food but… something to know, they offered an upgrade from partial ocean view to full ocean and the bed was two doubles pushed together and no king size sheets so sleeping together was not an option comfortably… huge disappointment. When we asked staff to at least put king size blankets so we could share the covers they did not. Huge disappointment but if sleeping together isn’t an issue this place was really nice. They didn’t have all the drink options available but staff was friendly and pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucia Rodrigues

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel located on a stunning white sand beachfront, its picturesque setting and easy ocean access it’s amazing. The amenities, including pools and quality dining options, entertainment are perfect. Very spacious and clean rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mandla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes rooms were clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just got back from a 4-night stay at Riu Jambo, and honestly, if you’re looking for that postcard-perfect Zanzibar turquoise water, this is the spot. But like any big resort, there are a few things you should know before you book. The Location & Beach (10/10) This is the absolute highlight. Since it’s located in Nungwi, the tide doesn't go out for miles like it does on the East Coast. You can actually swim in the ocean all day long. The beach is pristine, and the sunsets from the jetty bar are probably the best I’ve ever seen. Pro tip: Head to the "See You" bar on the jetty around 5:30 PM to snag a seat for sunset. The Food & Drinks For an all-inclusive, the food was surprisingly good. The main buffet (Maisha) has a massive variety, but it can feel a bit like a "canteen" during peak hours because it gets very loud and busy. The Speciality Restaurants: We tried the Asian (Yunnan) and the Italian (Il Panzotto). The Italian place on the jetty is a must—the atmosphere is way more intimate than the buffet. Drinks: They don’t stingy with the drinks, and the cocktails are decent, though sometimes a bit sugary. The Rooms We had a lateral sea view room. It was modern, super clean, and the AC worked like a charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort. Would highly recommend. Clean, and staff and food was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Femi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! This was my first time in Tanzania, and staying at this hotel made the trip unforgettable. The property is absolutely beautiful, and my room was very nice. Everything still feels new, clean, and very well maintained. The people, the service, the food, and the drinks were all amazing. Every day, the meals and beverages were fresh and delicious. I also loved seeing the chefs come out to speak with guests and check in on service — such a thoughtful touch. The entertainment was great as well; I had so much fun! I truly had the best time and honestly didn’t want to leave. I even got sick during my stay, and the team took such great care of me. As a solo traveler, I felt completely at home. I’d like to recognize a few employees who made my stay especially welcoming and well taken care of: Front Desk: Pendaeli and Barnaba Restaurant Servers: Neema, Mwita,Hamad, Husna, and Ally And the entire lobby bar team — they were fantastic. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNET, ISTANBUL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to take this moment to appreciate Riu Jambo stuffs especially Hassan water gym trainer, William Maisha restaurant, Sulaiman waiter, Saleh, waiter, team Scuba Caribe💪 and all the stuffs thanks a lot till next year God bless you
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and the service by the dining room staff was very exceptional! The beach staff kept us feeling safe and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The staff were so pleasant and friendly, the room was spacious and so clean. The service was fantastic, sometimes in big resorts the quality of service can slip but that was not the case here. The food was amazing and lots of variety every day. Plenty of choice of pools so was never too crowded and the beach front is lovely. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne, Brooklyn

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

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The time we spent at RIU Jambo was fantastic. Because we enjoyed our stay so much, I want to list out the highlights - Rooms were clean and the sea view was perfect - The food offerings were good with a lot of options, I especially loved breakfast - All the staff and RIU Jambo for pleasant and charasmatic. Good customer service goes a long way and RIU Jambo has some of the best customer service I have experienced - Hotel grounds were beautiful with plenty of spots for pictures - Spa was nice and professional offering a wide range of services - Beach at this location was great for swimming and water activities 10/10 , I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic resort the staff were all amazing and fun. Would 100% recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baljinder

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class resort. Very clean and efficient. Amazing beach and clear water. Would definitely return to this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sibongile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was beyond my expectations. I needed the perfect resting holiday and this experience did just that. Im coming back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jani

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

Fantastisk semester på en kanon resort

Underbar vistelse på en ren och trevlig anläggning med vänlig personal. Ligger fantastiskt på stranden. Utanför resorten inte mycket att se/äta/shoppa tyvärr. Stort utbud av god mat och dryck. Gymmet hade en del trasiga maskiner och spa avdelningen ekade alltid tom förmodligen för de höga priserna på behandlingar. Underhållning på kvällen var lite sisådär men funkade. Åker gärna tillbaka.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aleshia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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