Overview
Beachfront resort in Pingwe with exclusive low-tide natural swimming pool - Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
Accommodations & Grounds
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers 150 spacious, air-conditioned units featuring Zanzibari-style décor. Each room has a balcony and minibar, plus a safety deposit box and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and shower. The resort sits on a powder-white sandy beach with lush tropical gardens that provide shade and privacy for guests.
Dining & Culinary
The hotel operates four restaurants and bars, including a floating restaurant that serves seafood specialties. A la carte dining is available right on the moonlit beach, and the Masai restaurant features open-fire cooking with cultural performances. Buffet and à la carte menus are offered daily, with themed dinner nights and live music or entertainment twice a week.
Wellness & Activities
The on-site Samawati Spa provides private ocean view treatment rooms and a variety of massages, including full body, back, foot, and head massages. A diving center on the property offers exploration of pristine coral reefs, and the fitness center has new equipment plus yoga classes. The resort also has three salt-water swimming pools (one with a pool bar), tennis courts, beach volleyball, and a games room with billiards, darts, and table tennis.
Family & Children
Karafuu resort provides a Kids' club, a children's playground, and indoor play area for younger guests. Babysitting and child services are available, along with board games, puzzles, and kids' outdoor play equipment. The hotel also offers baby safety gates, strollers, and a separate kids' pool for safe swimming.
Location & Excursions
Zanzibar Karafuu is a 2-minute drive from Pingwe Village and 5 minutes from Kae Beach, with Stone Town and Zanzibar International Airport 65 km away. The hotel arranges guided excursions to Stone Town, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, and dolphin tour experiences. A unique feature is the exclusive access to a natural swimming pool at low tide, reached via a paved path through a lagoon.
- Exclusive access to natural swimming pool at low tide
- Floating restaurant with seafood specialties
- Samawati Spa with private ocean view treatment rooms
- Three swimming pools and a fitness center
- Guided excursions to Stone Town, Jozani & dolphin tours
- Masai dining with cultural performances
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Balcony
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Room size:
60 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
45 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Saltwater pool
Children's play area
Children's pool
Kids club
Children's menu
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- All inclusive
- 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
Essential information about Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
| 💵 Lowest room price | 74 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 64.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
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