Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Information
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa - A 5-star beachfront property with spa, pools, and diverse dining options
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers 135 spacious, air-conditioned units, each with furnished verandas built under African makuti thatch. Guests can choose from several accommodation types, including Villas with ocean views, Junior Suites nestled in palm groves, and Infinity Villas perched above cliffs. The resort features three swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and Samawati Spa with private ocean-view treatment rooms. A floating restaurant, Le Grand Bleu, specializes in seafood, while Bondeni Restaurant serves fusion dishes. Guided excursions include Stone Town tours, spice plantations visits, and dolphin spotting at Chwaka Bay. Karafuu provides direct beach access, including a 200-meter path leading to a natural swimming pool at low tide. Wimbi 'Padi' Diving Center offers professional equipment and instructors for exploring Zanzibar's coral reefs.
Pros
The resort is the only property in the area where guests can comfortably swim in the ocean at low tide.
Three on-site restaurants offer varied cuisines, including Swahili, Italian, and Middle Eastern dishes.
Samawati Spa includes private treatment rooms with direct ocean views.
Guided excursions cover key attractions like Stone Town and Jozani Forest.
Wheelchair-accessible rooms and early check-in (fee-based) provide additional convenience.
Cons
Boat rides and water sports are managed by locals selling services on the beach, not the resort.
The nearest airport (Abeid Amani Karume International) is a 65 km drive from the property.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock