KARAFUU BEACH RESORT & SPA, Pingwe

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.