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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
Private beach, beach volleyball
Couples treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Property entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Pingwe, Michamvi
  • Pingwe Beach
    7 min walk
  • Michamvi Kae Beach
    4 min drive
  • Dongwe Beach
    8 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    66 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Family Bungalow

Luxury Family Bungalow

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

Villa Beachfront with private pool

  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room with Garden view

  • 45 sq m
  • 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

Villa Beachfront with private pool

  • 120 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view

Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Beachfront

Junior Suite, Beachfront

  • 60.0 sq m
  • 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

Superior Room with Garden view

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
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The price is CA $757
per night
CA $885 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
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About the area

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
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 4 min drive
  • Dongwe Beach - 8 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 12 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rock - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baladin - ‬9 min walk
  • Zanzi Bar
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

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

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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 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

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
lovely resort, rooms are very nice and clean however communication between the staff was terrible, requests that were made and confirmed prior to arrival were not met, information given to us on check in was poor and not accurate. staff failed to communicate guest requirements to other members of staff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

NitinKumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is, at best a 3* hotel. Breakfast was the same everyday and the food options were of poor standard. The rooms are outdated but clean. The beach is nice but difficult to swim because of rocks and urchins. The seafood restaurant by the beach serves great food but it is expensive. There were better options (food quality, ambience and value) at other restaurants a few minutes walk along the beach towards rock restaurant. Another option is a $35 round trip by taxi to Paje beach where there are some nice bars and restaurants and the atmosphere is lively. Overall, Karafuu beach is not good value for money and I would not grade it as a 5* hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Frini

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a bad option
Hotel is nice some of the staff are great. Breakfast is very poor for a 5* hotel Dinner is ok Italian restaurant is good Rooms are nice Sea there is really good just you have to enter through a long bridge because beginning of sea is low tide and muddy but once inside its great Area is rural and isolated there some nice bars and restaursnts not far from there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wynand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well done
Had a very relaxed stay. Staff very friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Anjan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upper management problems
Staff is bending over backwards to help people and are so nice. Bugs in condiments at restaurant. Leaks in rooms. Constantly overbooked and shuffling people to other hotels even though they booked. Buffet runs out of food nightly before people have eaten. WiFi only in lobby. They refill their ketchup bottles with watered down tomato paste. Lovely property and staff, just needs better management and maintenance. Constantly having problems everyday. The management doesn’t seem to care because they are too busy. Offered free meal after finding multiple bugs in condiments and then charged for it. Not sure if communication problems or they are too busy to keep track. Staff is great at trying to keep up but obviously overwhelmed.
Bugs rotting in oil.
Leaking room
Solution to leak is not to touch
Lobby furniture has seen better days
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
The location is very good ans thé food is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for family with nice pool and enclosed very shallow area, plus swim up bar fun for young swimmers to enjoy a juice drink. Good beach for walking and food was yummy with great varieties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

gal, nm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice beach
Good hotel. Nice beach. Stayed 2 nights and it was very nice.

8/10 Good

Nancy mbithe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff everywhere ,I could mention a few (alibaba ,Suleiman, the waiters animation front desk they are all a good team).the Villas are perfectly designed and decorated .they compound is kept clean all through. What I wasn’t really pleased was the variety of foods, I missed local foods on the daily basis ! The drinks on all inclusive were terrible especially the juices .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top hotel plage souvent en marais basse.
Tres bon sejour tous cest bien passe quelque coupure de courant mais super accueil. Dommage que la plage soit pas tres propre et souvent en marais basse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout d'abord l'hôtel et magnifique la piscine ainsi que tous les membres de l'équipe restauration et bar Cependant l'hôtel je pense que l'hôtel ne mérite pas son 5 étoiles j'ai fais plusieurs hôtel sur Lile de plus des 4 étoiles et pourtant là réception et plus chaleureuse du Wi-Fi dans les chambres alors que la il fau payer 10 dollars j'ai voyager dans le monde entier et tjr dans des 4 5 étoile et j'ai été étonné Les repas son variée selon les soirs le petit déjeuner lui et pas très fournis Voilà
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paraíso
Ha sido maravilloso, uno de los mejores sitios más paradisíacos en el que hemos estado.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali Ahmad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karafuu - Stedet for ren afslapning!
Hvis man er til ren afslapning og gerne bare vil koble af fra alting, aå er Karafuu stedet! Hoteller er godt placeret ved en meget lækker strand som er det smukkeste jeg har set! Personalet er meget imødekommende, og smilende! Morgenmaden er ikke noget som lige er til 5 stjerner, men ellers er alt andet godt! Vi planlægger allerede at komme der derned til december måned med vores venner!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large resort, a lot of activities. Well situated on a nice beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICA, PAVIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LA STRUTTURA E' COMODA E LE CAMERE SONO MOLTO CONFORTEVOLI E PULITE,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le site, le sourire et la gentillesse du personnel, l’emplacement des chambres
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Thomas BRAND

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
À éviter ...
Les tarifs pratiqués sont exorbitants pour extrêmement peu de services. Il y a plein d'hôtels sympas aux alentours, à privilégier donc si comme nous vous aviez choisi cette étape pour découvrir the Rock ! A éviter également le SPA : prix horriblement chers et qualité des soins médiocre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Présence du club de plongée dans l hôtel avec 2 plongées le matin
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sehr schönes Hotel zum Erholen
Außer an der Rezeption war das Personal super nett und freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Managment ist top! Die Ausstattung in den Zimmern ist gut. Man ist in Afrika, das darf man nicht vergessen. Die Lage ist sehr gut wenn man viel Erholung sucht. Es gibt wenig shops und Restaurants in der Nähe. Wir haben allinclusiv dazu gebucht. Das Essen im Hotel ist sehr gut und abwechslungsreich. Das Fitnesscenter ist gut ausgestatten, allerdings auch etwas wartungsbedürftig. Ob man nun 50 USD pro Woche für Wlan nehmen muss ist fraglich...Wir konnten das Gottseidank etwas reduzieren. Aber sonst alles wirklich top!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018