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Holel Riu Jambo

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El Hotel Riu Jambo Todo Incluido 24h, con 461 habitaciones elegantemente decoradas, está rodeado de una belleza natural única. Podrás refrescarte en sus piscinas al aire libre, una de las cuales cuenta con un bar en la piscina exclusivo para adultos. Los más pequeños podrán divertirse en la piscina infantil y en el club infantil RiuLand. Para los más deportistas existen diversas actividades como kayak, paddle surf y buceo. Servicios de bienestar en el Renova Spa. Nuestra propuesta gastronómica incluye estaciones de cocina en vivo en nuestros 3 restaurantes de cocina internacional, con snacks y bebidas durante todo el día. Descubra Zanzíbar, sus playas y paisajes.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Diving
Snorkelling
Babysitting
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Tennis court
Aerobics
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Butler service
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Minibar
Walk-in shower
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL CLASS
5.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English, French, German, Italian
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Laurentiu70 wrote a review 17 Mar
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A cool place good people and a great experince asowem beach extraordinari places and we would come back any time to this wonderful place stunning place and people have great talents with excellent personality
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Tony111263 wrote a review Aug 2022
Ramsgate, South Africa2 contributions15 helpful votes
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Having been in the hotel / hospitality industry for the past 40 years, and having just returned from an amazing holiday at the RIU Jambo, all I can say is WOW!!!..This newly opened hotel is a real “gem” and is ably led and managed by Carlos and his support team in Chris and Alberto. No hotel can operate without committed management and staff, and this is one “committed team”!!..All the staff are extremely friendly and it is obvious that they want to provide the best service and product experience possible with endless smiles and a genuine interest to assist. Opening a new hotel of this magnitude is a huge undertaking in itself, but the management and staff have risen to the challenge and should be proud of there achievement to date. The facilities are ample and obviously new. The rooms are modern and clean, and certainly provide adequate space with all the necessary amenities for a product of this standard. Comments have been made regarding food variety and in my opinion are unfounded, as the food quality standard is that expected of any discerning diner. There are a selection of various restaurants, which are situated in the main complex and in a unique building built off the shore line in the sea. The quality of the service/ food offering in all the dining outlets are world class (it is suggested you book these dining options on the hotel app when checking in, so as to avoid not getting a booking - space is limited) I would be amiss if I did not mention a few staff who went “above and beyond” in terms of attentiveness, friendliness and service levels. We can’t thank Rose, Richard, Francina, Sarafina and Celion enough for just making our stay that much more enjoyable. We would like to thank Carlos and his team for there kind hospitality and all the very best. We have no doubt that RIU Jambo will continue to go from strength to strength…Good luck and looking forward to a future visit - Asante’..🙏
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Nataly Y wrote a review 12 Mar
The Hague, The Netherlands3 contributions2 helpful votes
Amazing hotel with nice territory, amazing food and nice stuff. We was there in September and planning to come back, we was absolutely happy with everything! Room was always clean and reception stuff helped us with everything. Honestly advice this hotel!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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GeliLaci wrote a review 10 Mar
Budapest, Hungary1 contribution1 helpful vote
Everything was excellent about our holiday at the Hotel Riu Jambo. The location is beautiful, rooms were clean and the service we got was outstanding. We loved the restaurant at the beach, expecialy having a dinner there is something that we re commend.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear GeliLaci, Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy to read that you have had a great time during your visit. It feels very gratifying. We will be very happy to welcome you again and share another nice stay. Hoping to see you again very soon! Loving Greetings, Hotel Riu Jambo Online Reputation Manager
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lorzx123 wrote a review 4 Mar
Aylesbury, United Kingdom19 contributions10 helpful votes
On our last evening before we sadly leave tomorrow so I wanted to leave a review and to start, please do not listen to any negative comments!!! We have been here for 9 days and had THE BEST time!! The hotel is amazing...everything from the food, to the staff to the beach!! This is our 3rd stay at a Riu (done Mexico and Jamaica) and we absolutely loved the Jambo!! A special shout out to Simon Paul who was a super fab waitor and always remembered our names and was so friendly. All the staff work sooooo hard! Everyone from the waitors/waitresses, cleaners, gardners, security men so please tip them as they appreciate it so much and deserve it!! We ate at all the restaurants and the steak was one of the best we have ever had! Also the entertaining team did such a good jobs from the dancers to the saxophonist and singers! It was also my birthday during our stay and the reception team arranged for decorations to be put on the bed and also a cake at dinner which was personalised with my name. We will be recommending this hotel to everyone!! The one negative would be from my partner that there is no where to watch footie so a TV somewhere to watch that would of been fab! Thank you again everyone at Riu Jambo!!!!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Cornelia wrote a review 3 Mar
Bucharest, Romania3 contributions2 helpful votes
Avoid this hotel!!! Although there were 3 people in the room, we received only one bottle of water (1 liter) each day, with great insistence we received more. Being very hot, water is really needed The food is extremely poor quality and not at all varied. I have noticed, on several evenings, that the food that is not eaten at dinner, turns into other types of food the next day. For example, if they grilled calamari, in the evening, for dinner, the next day, those calamari were put with some sauce on top... Very, very difficult with the fact that we could not set the temperature in our room, although we had a control panel. We were told that this is the hotel's policy, to set the temperature for all the rooms. Even on the last night, the AC didn't work at all until the husband went to the reception to complain about it, and the worst part is that after 30 minutes at most, the AC turned on without anyone coming to check anything. La Although there were 3 people in the room, we received only one bottle of water (1 liter) each day, with great insistence we received more. Being very hot, water is really needed The food is extremely poor quality and not at all varied. I have noticed, on several evenings, that the food that is not eaten at dinner, turns into other types of food the next day. For example, if they grilled calamari, in the evening, for dinner, the next day, those calamari were put with some sauce on top... Very, very difficult with the fact that we could not set the temperature in our room, although we had a control panel. We were told that this is the hotel's policy, to set the temperature for all the rooms. Even on the last night, the AC didn't work at all until the husband went to the reception to complain about it, and the worst part is that after 30 minutes at most, the AC turned on without anyone coming to check anything.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Kathy B wrote a review 3 Mar
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo27 contributions15 helpful votes
Right from the moment we entered the lobby we knew this was the place to stay! The hospitality was outstanding! Everything was super clean and well maintained. The food and drinks in all locations were fantastic and generous. Staff were polite, diligent and friendly. The all-inclusive vacation ever!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Kathy B, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are very happy to receive a review like yours and we hope that, soon, you will give us the opportunity to welcome you again in one of our facilities and provide you with an equal or better experience than the one you had. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms. Yours faithfully, Hotel Riu Jambo Online Reputation Manager
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rasto2024 wrote a review 2 Mar
Bratislava, Slovakia1 contribution2 helpful votes
Everything was perfect. The most beautiful beach I have ever seen. Nice people. I recommend the holiday to everyone. We will definitely come back here. The only negative is that I would have liked more water in the room.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear rasto2024, Thank you for your very positive review, It is a joy for us to receive this type of score from our guests. We are glad that you enjoyed the aspects that you rated so positively. Come back soon to enjoy with us! Yours faithfully, Hotel Riu Jambo Online Reputation Manager
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Alessandra F wrote a review Feb 2024
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Our stay in the hotel has been wonderful! The location is absolutely beautiful and for sure the hotel has the best beach compared to the others. However, a couple of simple things could improve starting from the communication at the reception! Excluding for William (who has always been very understanding and helpful) the staff doesn't seem to make an effort in listening and helping you most of the time.. Another relevant presence in the hotel is Nicholas who is part of the entertainment team, and Mussa at the restaurants!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Excursion35163243683 wrote a review Feb 2024
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Amazing resort, fabulous beach, wonderful staff is a brief summary. The hotel is beautiful with modern clean rooms, gorgeous gardens and pools. The restaurants and bars are very nice, all meals are truly delicious with a large choice of food, the chefs here really are exceptional. The white sand beach with ample sunbed availability is stunning and so is the aqua warm sea. The staff here are very friendly and efficient and deserve a special thank you, to name a few, Martha, Jackson, Lucas, Ahmed, Jesca. Managers John, Sarath, Chis and Carlos, big big thank you.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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£174 - £298 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
TanzaniaZanzibar ArchipelagoZanzibar IslandNungwi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
461
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holel Riu Jambo
Which popular attractions are close to Holel Riu Jambo?
Nearby attractions include Kendwa Beach (0.5 miles), Bahati Beach Boutique (0.4 miles), and Mbape Tours Zanzibar (0.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Holel Riu Jambo?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Holel Riu Jambo?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Holel Riu Jambo?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Holel Riu Jambo?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Holel Riu Jambo?
Conveniently located restaurants include Opera Restaurant Zanzibar, Essence Restaurant, and La Fontana Restaurant & Bungalows.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Holel Riu Jambo?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Holel Riu Jambo have airport transportation?
Yes, Holel Riu Jambo offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Holel Riu Jambo?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Holel Riu Jambo offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Holel Riu Jambo?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Italian.