Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

5 stars
Pingwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
7.7
Good
based on 475 reviews
475 reviews
Sat 27/12
-
Sun 28/12
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
C$ 103
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior Room
C$ 103
Executive room
C$ 170
Deluxe room
C$ 187
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Overview

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is located on Zanzibar, and offers 5-star accommodation as well as a private beach. It also provides a Jacuzzi, an indoor pool and outdoor tennis courts.

Guests can enjoy a range of relaxing treatments and beauty therapy at the on-site spa, SAMAWATI Spa. Younger members of the family will always be entertained as there is an in-house games room and a kids club available.

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.

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers a variety of meal options with on-site restaurants, Marikiti and Bondeni. After discovering the local area, guests can return for drinks at the in-house bar, then enjoy dinner at Eatalian or Grand Bleu.

Zanzibar International Airport is a 60-minute drive from the resort. The staff at the tour desk are available to book and organize activities in Pingwe.

Latest deals for Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Sat 27/12
Sun 28/12
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 239
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 353
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 396
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 484
nightly with fees
Executive room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 170
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 396
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 187
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 198
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 227
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 twin beds
C$ 254
nightly with fees
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 245
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 276
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 291
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 291
nightly with fees
Superior Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 103
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 151
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 152
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 152
nightly with fees
Luxury Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 291
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 twin beds
C$ 296
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 303
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 308
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

  • Private beach
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Pool table
  • Scuba diving

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Kitchen

  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Child pool

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Pool and spa

  • Spa

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Workspace

  • Desk

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

7.7
Good
475 verified ratings
Wonderful
214
Very good
79
Good
73
Okay
27
Fair
27
Mediocre
19
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 Town35.5 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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

April
October
C$ 318
C$ 390
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 78% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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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 April 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 Monday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 357, while the most expensive was C$ 357.
  • How long should you stay at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 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 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa.

  • 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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Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.3
34.9 km
Zanzibar Intl
33.1 km

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