On a deserted white sandy beach, at 65 km from Stone Town, lies Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa, an international five-star hotel, winner of the World Travel Awards as Tanzania Leading Resort and Africa Leading Beach Resort 2011 .It is one of the most luxurious hotels on the east coast of Zanzibar, where, even during low tide, it’s possible to enjoy a comfortable swim in the ocean.
FeesMandatory FeesYou'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional Fees Airport shuttle fee: USD 75.00 per vehicle (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Read More
Rooms
The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all come with a balcony and Zanzibari-style décor. They are equipped with a safety deposit box and minibar. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and shower. Read More
Junior Suite
26 Junior Suites rooms all sea facing with spectacular front sea view. They are situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palm-grove or on a small hill and comprising: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom in Carrara marble, front sea view veranda with 2 wooden chaises-longues, table and one soft local sofà, mosquito net, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, television, minibar, tea/coffee maker, safe box and Wi-fi connection. (it can allow max 4 pax).
Garden Room
28 Garden room, are positioned at the top of the slope in the lush tropical gardens. They are comprising: bedroom, wardrobe, bathroom, garden view veranda with 2 chaises-longues and table, mosquito net, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, television, minibar tea/coffee maker and safe box and Wi-fi connection. (it can allow max 3 pax).
Cottage Room
40 Cottage rooms, on a gentle slope just behind the junior suites in the second raw. Most of them offer a partial view of the sea through the lush palm tree tops and comprise: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom in Carrara marble, veranda with 2 chaises-longues and table, mosquito net, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, television, minibar, tea/coffee maker, safe box and Wi-fi connection. (it can allow max 4 pax).
Bondeni rooms
20 Bondeni rooms, completely new built inside “Bondeni area” which includes pool restaurant, pool bar and air-conditioned fitness centre. Located at the top of the slope in the lush tropical gardens all facing the new “bondeni swimming pool” all rooms have same dimensions of the Garden rooms and some of them have double veranda. Each Bondeni Pool room is fully equipped with mosquito nets, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, television, minibar, tea/coffee maker, safe box and Wi-fi connection. (it can allow max 3 pax).
Villa
2 Villas, situated along the white sandy beachfront under the palm-grove with a spectacular view. Entrance through a private garden and direct to an ample living room. Each villa has two separates bedrooms with dressing room, one large living room, two bathrooms and its own private pool. They are fully equipped with mosquito nets, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, television, minibar, tea/coffee maker, safe box and Wi-fi connection.(it can allow max 6 pax).
Suite
3 Suite rooms, situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palm-grove with a spectacular view. Entrance through a private garden and direct to an ample living room with two sofas and living corner, one big bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, front sea view veranda with 2 wooden chaises-longues, table, one soft local sofa and a private external shower. The Suite is provided with mosquito nets, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold running water, hair-dryer, telephone, television, minibar, tea/coffee maker, safe box and Wi-fi connection. (it can allow max 3 pax).
Junior Suite, Beachfront
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed646-sq-foot room with sea views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed646-sq-foot room with sea views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed646-sq-foot room with pool views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed646-sq-foot room with pool views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Superior Room with Garden view
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed484-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed484-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Villa Beachfront with private pool
1 Queen Bed1453-sq-foot room with sea views Layout - 2 bedrooms Relax - Private poolEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed1453-sq-foot room with sea views Layout - 2 bedrooms Relax - Private poolEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Villa Beachfront with private pool
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds645-sq-foot room with sea views Layout - 2 bedrooms Relax - Private poolEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds645-sq-foot room with sea views Layout - 2 bedrooms Relax - Private poolEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Superior Room with Garden view
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed484-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed484-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and deskComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
Luxury Family Bungalow
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed646-sq-foot room with sea views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed646-sq-foot room with sea views Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Dining
The Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers a wide choice of restaurants, where the food quality is well known to our guests and strongly recommended. You will also have the opportunity to participate in theme nights, or enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach or on our floating restaurant. Read More
Restaurant & Bars
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Recreation
Above the cliff of Karafuu hotel's premises, on top of the long white sandy beach of Pingwe bay, you'll find the tranquil world of SAMAWATI Spa.
Spa
SAMAWATI Spa has created for its guests a collection of exclusively signature's treatments. Therapies uniquely layers European and Oriental philosophi…
Spa
SAMAWATI Spa has created for its guests a collection of exclusively signature's treatments. Therapies uniquely layers European and Oriental philosophies for an entirely new holistic experience. Meanwhile, SAMAWATI Spa use exceptionally natural, high quality facial products; anti-stressing aromatherapy oils, revitalizing creams, all to achieve outstanding results in skincare, energy, tranquillity and balance. Try the benefits of our outdoor Thalasso pool before reclining on a sun bed in the private sun deck and enjoy the Indian ocean vista.
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Wedding/Honeymoon
Have you ever thought about spending your honeymoon in Zanzibar or even getting married there? There is nothing more charming than to celebrate the most important moment of one's life on an island covered with luxuriant tropical vegetation, surrounded by white, deserted beaches and small coral islands. Karafuu Hotel can propose and organize very special and romantic ideas for your wedding and honeymoon. Everything is set to greet you and to make your stay an unforgettable moment. At your arrival you will be welcomed by our friendly staff who will attend to every detail during your stay. You will receive the best treatment possible, according to the famous style of "Karafuu hospitality". Read More
Wedding & Honeymoons
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa. Our Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Zanzibar holidays at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa in 2026 and 2027. For all Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa 2026 holidays and Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
Location
An authentic reality, unique and precious. The enchanting location lends itself to frame the charm of the respect of traditions, flanked by sincere smiles of ebony and pearl. The essence of pure pleasure is the simplicity carefully carved in details. The bloom of a sensation from a far away past which unites us, because all of us come from here. Africa is the mother, Karafuu is the magical place where we can find her and walk with her, hand in hand, towards the thousand shades of turquoise that draw the horizon, with hesitant senses and bare feet on the soft, candid carpet of coral sand.This is love. Read More
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Reviews
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Très bon séjour
Très bon séjour dans cet établissement , nous étions logés dans la partie Masai du complexe .Chambre propre et bien agencée un service de chambre au top petit désagrément sur l’odeur de la...
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An unforgettable holiday
Beautiful ❤️ warm hotel ideally placed with very welcoming staff The excursions are very well organized, thank you Julio I recommend the unforgettable blue safari as well as the skorling trips but...
