Jambo Resort by Mambo Hotels

Hotels
Paje Beach , Paje , TZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff and owners
Beachfront location and great views
Clean rooms reported by several guests
Spacious rooms and beach towels provided
Good breakfast/food reported by some
Playground for children
Cons:
Very slow breakfast service; sometimes forgotten orders
Pool condition/maintenance (green water, staining swimwear)
Missing advertised room amenities (no bathtub, fan, desk)
Air conditioning/electricity issues
Construction noise and disturbances during day
Insects reported (from ceiling) and dated bathrooms
Restaurant closed without prior notice/communication
Occasional unfriendly manager/check-in issue

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: several guests praised very clean rooms and attentive housekeeping, but issues reported with pool condition (green/yellow), smell of bleach in rooms, insects from ceiling and shower darkness affected perceived cleanliness.
Service
1
Strong positive sentiment overall: many mentions of amazing, friendly and attentive staff and owners who helped guests; isolated negative incident with one manager on arrival noted but other staff praised as professional and caring.
Location
1
Consistently positive: beachfront, excellent location within walking distance to nightlife, 'a pie de playa', great views from rooms — repeatedly highlighted as a major pro.
Room Quality
1
Mixed to negative: some rooms spacious with great views, but several guests reported missing advertised amenities (no bathtub, fan, desk), hard beds, air-conditioning problems and dated bathrooms; one review mentioned insects falling from the ceiling.
Amenities
1
Mixed: positives include pool, playground, beach towels and mosquito nets; negatives include pool maintenance problems (discoloration, product staining swimwear), restaurant closures/not communicated and some advertised amenities missing.
Value for Money
1
Mixed impressions: some guests felt room/sea-view justified extra payment, while others complained about unexpected charges/compensation handling and service lapses; overall neutral.
Food and Beverage
1
Mixed: several guests enjoyed the breakfast and meals, but many complaints about very slow breakfast service (long waits, forgotten breakfasts), limited/poor options in some stays and occasional poor quality.
Overall Experience
1
Overall mixed: many guests enjoyed the setting, staff and vistas and would return, but recurring operational issues (slow/poor breakfast service, pool condition staining swimwear, missing room amenities, AC/electricity problems and an unpleasant manager incident) meaningfully detracted from stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-13 08:34

Property Description

Discover paradise at Jambo Resort by Mambo Hotels, where relaxation meets luxury just steps from the stunning Paje Beach.

Unwind in Comfort
Our elegantly designed air-conditioned rooms come equipped with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and safety deposit boxes. Some even offer breathtaking sea views and balconies to soak in the tranquil surroundings.

Culinary Delights Await
Indulge in an array of flavors with our à la carte breakfast and menu featuring African, Mediterranean, and local cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options are available to cater to all tastes.

Endless Activities
Enjoy our refreshing outdoor swimming pool, private beach area, and a range of activities including pool and car rental. Plus, your little ones can have fun at our playground!

Book your stay now at Jambo Resort and make unforgettable memories by the beach!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Juergen • couple • at
9
Alles in allem ein gutes Hotel, zentral gelegen am Strand, und gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe!
Pros:

Direkt am Strand, sauberer Pool und feines Frühstück

Cons:

Die Cocktails waren nicht trinkbar!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
D
diman • couple • sg
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
F
Fhulufhedzani • extended_group • za
9
Pros:

Room and the view

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Line Egholm • extended_group • dk
9
Vidunderlig beliggenhed, god stemning og søde mennesker.
Pros:

Hyggeligt med værelser tæt på poolen. Rigtig lækre værelser, god udsigt og dejlige udearealer, lækker morgenmad og god mad.

Cons:

Møblerne på terrasserne var ikke så rare at sidde i og der ville have været super med en kost på værelset, så man selv kunne feje sand væk.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
O
orazio • couple • it
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Chivizhe • extended_group • zw
9
Very professional
Pros:

Very friendly staff

Cons:

Wifi was very weak

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Johansen • family_with_children • no
10
Hadde bodd her igjen, lett!
Pros:

Store fine, lyse rom. Nydelig å kunne våkne om morgenen med utsikt mot det flotte bassengområdet. Personalet var veldig smilende og imøtekommende.

Cons:

Airconditioneren sto for nært senga, slik at det blåste rett på deg. Mye bråk på taket på natterstid. Vi skjønte aldri hva det var som bråkte.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Catia • couple • de
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
B
Belén • couple • es
9
Pros:

Muy buen hotel, restaurante rico y muy buena relación calidad precio. Repetiríamos!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • family_with_children • br
10
Pros:

O hotel lindo, ótimo custo benefício. O quarto era muito confortável e a vista pra praia fabulosa. Foram muito gentis em relação ao check-out de nos deixar no quarto por algumas horas além do horário.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Petit déjeuner excellent. Petits commerces à proximité. La pisicine est super et la vue sur la mer est magnifique. Personnel très accueillant

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Mia • couple • za
10
Perfect affordable resort at the best location !
Pros:

Loved that it is right on te beach ! Perfect resort experience for an affordable price !

Cons:

Nothing - we really loved everything !
Would highly recommend

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • fr
7
Agréable
Pros:

La vue, la plage, la piscine, les chambres.

Cons:

La musique qui n’est pas assez locale

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Patrik • extended_group • hu
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Marvin • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Posizione, colazione top, personale molto gentile!

Cons:

È successo che per un paio d'ore l'acqua non era disponibile e non si è potuto utilizzare la doccia e a volte andava via l'elettricità e quindi il wifi.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Xty • solo_traveller • ng
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nikos • couple • gr
5
Pros:

The room was beautiful and comfortable, and the pool area was lovely, with a large swimming pool and a beautiful sea view. Our request for a surprise in the room was also fulfilled, and the result was wonderful.

Cons:

First of all, the breakfast was inadequate, with very few options available at the buffet. Overall, the food was below average, while the prices were significantly higher than those at other places in Zanzibar. There were frequent power outages, as well as water supply interruptions that sometimes lasted for quite a long time. I also find it unacceptable that the hotel uses an electric water heater instead of a solar water heater, meaning that more than one person cannot comfortably take a shower without waiting for the water to heat up again. As for the service, no matter what you order, it takes an extremely long time to arrive. On top of that, orders are sometimes forgotten and never arrive at all. The Wi-Fi only worked in the pool area and was unavailable everywhere else in the hotel. Finally, the prices offered by the hotel for excursions and transfers were at least double the standard prices you can find and arrange yourself.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
S
Sabrine • extended_group • fr
9
Superbe sejour !
Pros:

Le personnel top top !

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Faheem • extended_group • fr
6
Si sa aurait etait propre j’aurai dit excellent mais c’etait pas du tout propre les draps très sale
Pros:

L’emplacement top le personnel tres gentil la piscine vue sur mer incroyable

Cons:

La propreté n’était malheureusement pas du tout au rendez vous sinon sa aurait etait excellent, les draps n’etait pas propre du tout tres sale avec des poils dedans et l’odeur de la mer sur les draps, l’eau chaude limiter dommage car l’exterieux’etait tres bien

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee