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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Nungwi Road North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Tanzania

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Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive is a 4-star beachfront hotel in Nungwi, Tanzania. Located 1.5mi from the city center, the property sits along Nungwi Road on Zanzibar’s North Coast. Price starts from $1,312, and the venue has 2,688 reviews.

Facilities include a restaurant and direct beach access, plus an outdoor swimming pool (free) and free Wifi. The property features a Kids' club (free) and a Kids' pool, with snorkeling (extra charges) and spa services available at an additional cost. Other amenities include air conditioning (free), a Bar, sun deck, terrace, non-smoking rooms, free beach umbrellas and loungers, a playground, free toiletries, balconies, and a garden.

Families and sun-seekers will enjoy the beachfront setting on Zanzibar’s North Coast, with the address at Nungwi Road North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Tanzania.

Food lovers will find a diverse dining lineup on site, with Maisha offering a FamilyFriendly vibe, Yunnan presenting Asian flavors in a Modern setting, Kullinarium delivering a FamilyFriendly, Modern, Romantic atmosphere, and Il Panzotto serving Italian favorites. Snorkeling is available for an extra charge, and spa services are offered at an additional cost. Direct beach access and an outdoor pool set the tone for sun-soaked days, while air conditioning and free Wifi keep comfort at hand.

Families and sun-seekers will appreciate a free Kids' club and a dedicated Kids' pool, plus a selection of pools—four outdoor pools for adults only and one kids-only option. The resort offers a sun deck, terrace, free beach umbrellas and loungers, a playground, a garden, balconies, and free toiletries to round out the stay. Non-smoking rooms help maintain a relaxed atmosphere throughout.

Situated on Zanzibar’s North Coast along Nungwi Road, the beachfront property sits in Nungwi, Tanzania, with the city center just 1.5mi away. The address is Nungwi Road North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Tanzania. Guests can enjoy a direct beach-access experience and a setting that suits families as well as sun lovers alike.

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Closest airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

33.1mi

Tanga Airport

47.7mi

Pemba / Karume Airport

49.3mi

Most popular amenities

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Playground

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

Rooms

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Superior, King Size

355 sqft

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Minibar

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The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed, Lateral Sea View

335 sqft

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Minibar

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The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View

345 sqft

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed

335 sqft

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Minibar

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Superior

Balcony

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Superior, 2 King Size Beds

2 Double Beds

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Room - 2 King

2 Double Beds

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Family Standard

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Room With Sea View

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Superior, Sea View

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Double Room, Partial Sea View

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Guest reviews

8.9

2,645 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Thersha

10

June 2025

Beautiful hotel and facilities. The food was really good with many options. The staff was friendly. I would definitely come back.

The noise from construction was really bad from 8 am till around 7pm everyday and was 7 days we were not feeling well for 2 days no rest in the room. Room 1406 had a really bad mouldy smell which I complained about an hour after checking in. I asked for another room which never was allocated yet guests were checking in and out every day they didn't care. The shower entrance had 2 large loose and broken tiles which needed to be replaced as when you step out of the shower it is uneven and shaky. There are mold patch on the ceiling above the Aircon vent maybe a leak hence the mold smell.They Definitely shouldn't book out certain rooms to guests if maintenance is not done as the hotel is a premium price.I did tell them about these issues early during our stay yet they left us in the room.

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Tom

8.2

April 2025

Great location on a beautiful beach. Pool selection was great - as a couple meant we could avoid kids. Staff were excellent across every bar, restaurant and dive center. The room was amazing- we ended up getting an end room with sea view and it was perfect - very clean and large. The buffer restaurant has lots.of options, but became overwhelming, and the quality of the food wasn't always guaranteed. Italian restaurant was fantastic - can't compliment it enough, staff were great, view was amazing.

Airport isn't an hour as advertised - its closer to 90 minutes due to traffic. After a long day travelling, all we could think of was to get to the resort and the extra 30 minutes dragged on. Food options were limited to book only. This meant it was nearly impossible to get a reservation in the restaurants outside of the buffet. The resort is always very expensive - we only booked the hotel and it worked out at close to $600 a night.

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Nakita

10

November 2024

This resort is absolutely amazing and has everything you need for a great holiday. You wouldn't even need to book any tours if you stay here as they keep you fed, entertained and comfortable every second of the day. The staff is so friendly and there is so much to do. 4 swimming pools, 4 restaurants, 5 bars and endless entertainment that is all provided on the RIU app. There is a wide spread of food at the main restaurant and three other restaurants that you can make a reservation at. The views are breath-taking and the resort is super fun with water sports, yoga, beach volleyball, board games, and different entertainment every night. You wont go wrong with the RIU group!

Though there was a huge variety of food, we are from South Africa and found almost everything very bland. We added pepper and salt to almost every meal and searched for more spices to add to our meals. Most breakfasts, lunches and dinners had the same type of food every day so you don't get to taste different foods. The snack bar during lunches also has the same food and snacks every single day. It would be great to have different things so people don't get bored of what they're eating. Especially for those who are stay for 7 days ore longer.

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Adrian

9.1

February 2025

Loved the place

Just hated Booking. Com The hotel gave us the very worst room they had. It was opposite a huge building site Very loud jack hammers starting early and leaving late. Impossible to open balcony door. Hotel said you should have advised us The hotel were fantastic and moved us to a far better room I’ll never ever book with Booking.com again

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Amie

8.2

August 2024

I really liked the property. It is clean, modern, and new.

What I really didn’t like about the property was how some staff treated the Black people differently. Some were told to cover up while many white or European people were literally wearing thongs. Also the music at the outdoor food corners did not display any African culture. No African music. Just odd. There was no African food in the buffet. People come to Africa to experience the culture in addition to its beauty. Riu Jambo completely missed the mark in that area. Besides that if you’re looking for a European experience in Africa, this place is just for you.

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Swati

9.1

April 2025

Location, beach, facilities, food and drinks - all really good.

Construction work that starts at exactly 8am every day. I think they should have inform the guests of this in advance.

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Abubasma

9.1

May 2025

Access to all the hotel amenities and facilities

Cross contanimation of Pork with Halaal food at the buffet

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Rina

8.2

April 2025

The hotel was comfortable overall, especially with our young one. like any other all~inclusive hotel it offered everything and there was no need to leave the property (food, activities, late night entertainment, etc). However, the room was very basic, the buffet had many options but the food was average- tasting. The beach is beautiful but filled with local vendors trying to sell different stuff (it got very annoying after the second day)… We enjoyed a walk down Kendwa beach (rated one of the best beaches) and found a bunch of starfish (you can reach Kendwa beach only during low tide).

We visited during low season and the hotel has three different concept- restaurants you can reserve a table besides the main buffet. We couldnt get a table to any of the restaurants throughout our entire stay.

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Triin

10

March 2025

We really liked everything. Very tasty food. Helpful, friendly staff. They made my birthday very special. Asante sana! Very nice beach. Lots of activities on the hotel grounds. Several pools. The hotel is big and there were a lot of people, but nevertheless we felt very comfortable and like we were at home. We also used the spa services and were very satisfied with them. Highly recommended!

There was absolutely nothing we didn't like. We arrived earlier than check-in and had to wait almost an hour longer to get into our room. We have traveled a lot and it was a completely new experience that if check-in time is at 3pm, then you cant go in your room. We waited almost one hour until 4pm. However, the hotel staff were still very friendly and we were able to enjoy the hotel pool and the wait wasn't that bad. :) We also missed out on a welcome drink upon arrival.

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Muhammad

8.2

April 2025

Big hotel , was not over crowded. Very nice beach. A lot of activities through out the day. Staff is very nice & friendly.

We were not informed after booking the hotel that there is renovations taking place. Booking this trip as a relaxing vacation, we were woken up at 8am to construction noice and banging sounds. The hotel decreased the amenities available (shower caps, dental kits, hygiene kits - make up remover , Cotten buds). I expect the hotel to have this available as a 4 star.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Attractions

Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon

1.6mi

House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

29.4mi

Stone Town

29.4mi

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

29.5mi

Darajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)

29.5mi

Mwanakwerekwe Market

30.1mi

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park

30.9mi

Restaurants

Maisha

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Yunnan

Cuisines

  • Asian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Kullinarium

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Il Panzotto

Cuisines

  • Italian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Playground

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

Stay rules - Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

What are the rates at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

At Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive, prices have a starting point of $1,312. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

What types of rooms does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive offer?

Hotel Riu Jambo offers different room types including standard rooms, family rooms, and suites. The rooms have occupancy for up to 4 people, with some featuring sea views. All rooms are non-smoking and come with either twin beds or a king-sized bed.

What are the main attractions at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive?

Guests at Hotel Riu Jambo can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax at the outdoor swimming pool as well as the kids' pool. For dining options, they can savor meals at restaurants like Maisha, Yunnan offering Asian cuisine, Kullinarium, and Il Panzotto offering Italian dishes. Guests can unwind at the spa or work out at the fitness center. Additionally, they can soak up the sun on the beach, and make use of the sun deck, balcony, and terrace areas for relaxation. The hotel also provides beach umbrellas and chairs for guests' comfort. The variety of amenities, including pools, restaurants, and beachfront location, offer a diverse selection of activities for guests to enjoy.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive have a pool for guests?

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive has five pools available. Pools 1, 2, 3, and 4 are outdoor pools with adults-only restrictions, while Pool 5 is an outdoor pool designated for kids only.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive have on-site restaurants?

The Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive offers multiple on-site restaurants, including Maisha, Yunnan, Kullinarium, and Il Panzotto. These restaurants feature various ambiances like FamilyFriendly, Modern, and Romantic, and offer cuisines such as Asian and Italian.

Does Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive accept credit cards?

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive does not accept cash as a payment method. They do, however, accept credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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