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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront resort with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Couples treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Property entrance
Junior Suite, Beachfront | View from room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Pingwe, Michamvi
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Beachfront | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite, Beachfront

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Family Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Luxury Family Bungalow

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room with Garden view | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room with Garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Villa Beachfront with private pool | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Villa Beachfront with private pool

  • 645 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 3

Villa Beachfront with private pool

  • 1453 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room with Garden view

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bondeni Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Villas Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Infinity Villas

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Masai Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Queen Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Michamvi

On the beach.A stay at this resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pingwe Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Michamvi Kae Beach. Also, Dongwe Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bwejuu Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Paje Beach - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zanzi Bar
  • ‪Bali Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬4 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar

About this property

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

4.5-star beachfront resort with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Michamvi resort is smoke free.

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1995
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers 135 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75.00 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Karafuu
Karafuu Beach Michamvi
Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Michamvi
Karafuu Beach Resort Michamvi
Karafuu Beach Resort Spa
Karafuu Beach & Spa Michamvi
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Resort
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Michamvi
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Resort Michamvi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa to the airport?

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is 40 mi (66-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 75.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is home to Eatalian, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa to downtown Michamvi?

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is 0.3 mi away from Pingwe.