Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

5 stars
Pingwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
8.0
Very good
based on 472 reviews
472 reviews
Mon 10/11
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Tue 11/11
1 room, 2 guests
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€65
/Cheapest rate per night
Room Type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
€65
Luxury Room
€95
Double room
€111
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Overview

Boasting an indoor pool, a private beach and outdoor tennis courts, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is a luxurious base in Pingwe. It has a spa and wellness centre, as well as a kids club, a Jacuzzi and a 24-hour reception.

The resort has 119 rooms that are filled with all the necessities to ensure an enjoyable stay. They are also fitted with a hair dryer and a mini bar.

The resort offers a variety of meal options with on-site restaurants, Marikiti and Bondeni. There is an in-house bar and night club, so those staying at the resort need look no further for a night of entertainment. There is also an on-site restaurant called Eatalian.

Zanzibar International Airport is a 60-minute drive from Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa. Jambiani and Paje are located an easy drive from the property.

Latest deals for Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Mon 10/11
Tue 11/11
Standard Room
No inclusions
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€150
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€222
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€249
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€304
nightly with VAT
Luxury Room
No inclusions
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€95
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€166
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€179
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€187
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
No inclusions
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€118
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€118
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€124
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€143
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
€111
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€154
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€174
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€183
nightly with VAT
Superior room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
€65
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€87
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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€95
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
€95
nightly with VAT
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Amenities at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

  • Private beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Bicycle hire
  • Tennis

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lockers
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Telephone

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Public bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Table tennis
  • Pool table

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Private pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Saltwater pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Indoor play area
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground
  • Baby safety gates

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Allergy-free room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • First-aid kit

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Drying rack for clothing

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Reviews of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

8.0
Very good
472 verified ratings
Wonderful
213
Very good
78
Good
73
Okay
27
Fair
27
Mediocre
18
Poor
36

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5.1
Fair
Hendrik Bernardus, Apr 2018
Pros (+) Scenery.
Cons (-) Everything is very expensive and quality is mediocre For example, maximum dollar prices are charged for everything, then 5% is still added for credit card payments. Food was mediocre, mass produced, l...
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Location

Pingwe, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Jozani Forest15.5 km
  • Livingstone's House34.4 km
  • Cheetah's Rock35.2 km
  • Christ Church35.5 km
  • Slave Chambers35.5 km
  • Stone Town35.6 km
  • House of Wonders35.8 km
  • Old Fort35.9 km
  • Forodhani Gardens35.9 km
  • Stone Town Beach36.1 km
  • Kwale Island36.2 km
  • Changuu Island38.4 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

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May
April
€273
€172
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 14% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in May and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, plan to stay on a Saturday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • How long should you stay at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 8 days.

FAQs when booking at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

  • Where is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa located?

    Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is located at Pingwe, 34.9 km from the centre of Zanzibar. Jozani Forest is the closest landmark to Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa.

  • Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa from the airport?

    Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is 33.1 km from Zanzibar Intl. Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is 88.5 km from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

    Yes, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa in Zanzibar and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.5
34.9 km
Zanzibar Intl
33.1 km

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