Riu Jambo
About this property
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Reception
- 24/7
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 5 DOUBLE STANDARD
- 25 m2
- 2 x Single bed 80-130 width
- Safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Minibar
- TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Wi-fi
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1 / 6 Double or Twin SUPERIOR SEA VIEW
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1 / 6 Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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1 / 6 FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Diogo R.
There’s a long stretch of coastline to walk along. A few locals try to sell you things and can be a little bothersome, but after you say no a few times, they leave you alone. The location seemed good to me, up in the north of the island, though it takes 50 min by van to reach the south. The hotel was great and all inclusive, with several restaurants available by prior reservation, a gym, multiple large pools, and a paid spa. Breakfast and lunch both had plenty of variety. The rooms were just normal, not 5 start hotel.

Sophie D.
Kulinarium at Hotel Riu Jambo became one of the highlights of our stay. The setting is beautiful, the atmosphere calm and elegant, and the food was far better than I’d expect at an all inclusive resort. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared, balanced, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Each course felt carefully made rather than rushed or generic. Meshack’s leadership really sets the place apart. He leads by example, stays present and attentive, and is genuinely kind while keeping everything in hand without becoming stiff or formal. We felt welcome and cared for right away. The whole team worked smoothly, with warm, professional service that seemed effortless. You can sense the pride in the kitchen and the respect for guests. This felt like a proper dining experience, not just a hotel restaurant. If you’re staying at Riu Jambo and skip Kulinarium, you’ll miss something special. Compliments to the whole team, especially Meshack, for such a memorable meal.
Arta K.
The staff made our honeymoon at Riu Jambo on 06.11.2024 feel special from the start. We’ve never met such a kind, professional, and amazing team anywhere else in the world. Every person went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The service, comfort, and organization were excellent throughout. The hotel is well located, feels very safe, and has a relaxing atmosphere. Everything was spotless and well maintained. The food was fresh, delicious, and offered plenty of variety. Our expectations were exceeded, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place for our honeymoon. We’d highly recommend Riu Jambo for an unforgettable stay. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Marcus B.
The staff really made our trip special. The waiters, waitresses, and security team were cheerful, helpful, and always smiling. Service was quick too: soft drinks were refilled, an extra pillow was brought, and anything that needed fixing was taken care of straight away. Housekeeping did a great job, and the bar service was good. The beach was picture-perfect, the hotel had an amazing atmosphere, and the food was really good, especially at the buffet. The one weak spot was reception. The receptionists, especially the women there, never smiled and were sometimes a bit rude. If they could learn from the rest of the team, this would have been a 12 out of 10 stay.
Lukas J.
Many thanks to Dr. Issac for his dedication, kindness, and professional, high-quality medical care, and to the clinic team for their prompt, professional support. I’m grateful to RIU Jambo Hotel – Zanzibar for its excellent hospitality and the outstanding care it gives guests. Thank you for maintaining such a high standard of service.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
39 available- Year of construction
- Total number of rooms
- Number of floors (annexe)
- Double rooms
- Junior suites
- Suites
- Villas
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- City centre
- Airport
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Car hire
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Launderette
- Medical service
- Multilingual staff
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Shop
- Garden
- Sun terrace
- Café
- Smoking area
- Highchairs
- Parasols
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Ecostars ESG AI
- All inclusive
- Snacks
- Aqua fit
- Diving
- Canoeing
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Meals
8 available- Electric kettle
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Breakfast buffet
- Buffet lunch
- Buffet dinner
- À la carte dinner
Business Services
1 available- Conference room
Recreation & Wellness
3 available- Massage
- Spa treatments
- Beauty salon
Pool and beach
3 available- Beach
- Outdoor heated pool
- Sun loungers
Sports
2 available- Gym
- Fitness
Children
2 available- Children playground
- Entertainment programme for children
Room Amenities
1 available- Towels and bed linen
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
1.8 km 23 min walk
53.9 km
880 m 11 min walk
258 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Royal beach880 m 11 min walk
- Green Shine Tours884 m 11 min walk
- Seacode Zanzibar tours & safaris1.3 km 16 min walk
- Lubaacris tours & Safaris1.3 km 17 min walk
- Nungwi public Beach1.4 km 17 min walk
Restaurants
20- Ocean Blue258 m 3 min walk
- La Fontana Restaurant and Bungalows864 m 11 min walk
- The Lebanese Cuisine Kendwa Zanzibar1.1 km 14 min walk
- Essence Restaurant1.3 km 16 min walk
- Nungwi Inn Beach Restaurant1.3 km 17 min walk
Transit
7- Abeid Amani Karume International AirportAirport53.9 km
- Daladalas to Stone TownBus1.8 km 23 min walk
- Bus stationBus1.8 km 23 min walk
- Road better for up and downBus19.0 km
- Bus stop Dala dala 158 to Stone townBus21.3 km

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