Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, Pingwe
About the Hotel
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa - A secluded 5-star beachfront property with three pools, a spa, and guided excursions
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa features 135 spacious air-conditioned units with furnished verandas under African makuti thatch, decorated in traditional Zanzibari style. The property includes three restaurants—Le Grand Bleu for seafood, Bondeni for grill specialties, and Masai Village for Swahili and Maasai dinners—along with four bars. Guests can enjoy three swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and the Samawati Spa with private ocean-view treatment rooms. The resort is located on a secluded stretch of white sand, 65 km from Kisauni, with direct access to a natural swimming pool at low tide. Wimbi “Padi” Diving Center offers professional diving excursions to pristine coral reefs, while guided tours explore Stone Town, spice plantations, and Jozani Forest. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa.
Pros
The resort is the only hotel in the area where guests can comfortably swim in the ocean at low tide.
Multiple dining options include a floating seafood restaurant and traditional Swahili dinners with folkloric performances.
Guided excursions cover diving, dolphin tours, and spice plantation visits.
Private beachfront villas and suites offer direct ocean or garden views.
Cons
The secluded location requires a 50-minute drive from the airport.
Some water sports and tours are offered by local vendors rather than the resort.
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General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No parking
- 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