Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa - Pingwe

$$$$||View on mapPingwe, TanzaniaOff Pingwe Main Road, North, Pingwe, Tanzania|
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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa - Pingwe
Off Pingwe Main Road, North, Pingwe, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect · 143 reviews
9.0Perfect
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Location9.0
Comfort8.9
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Families40%
Couples38%
Groups15%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect · 143 reviews
9.0Perfect
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Location9.0
Comfort8.9
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Families40%
Couples38%
Groups15%
Solo7%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:122
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Rooms and availability

Superior Room Garden View
  • Room size:

    45 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Luxury Family Bungalow
  • Room size:

    60 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Superior Double Room
  • Room size:

    45 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Air conditioning
All inclusive
Facilities for kids

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
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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

Location

Off Pingwe Main Road, North, Pingwe, Tanzania
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Off Pingwe Main Road, North, Pingwe, Tanzania
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Off Pingwe Main Road, North, Pingwe, Tanzania
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Restaurant
Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Restaurant
70 m
Restaurant
Ras Michamvi Restaurant
60 m

Reviews of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

9.0 /10
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142 reviews
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FAQ about Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle is one of the services offered by Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there a parking at the Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes, the Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa features a free private car park on site.
Can I have breakfast at the 5-star Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa.
What time is check-in and check-out at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel?
Guests of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00.
What payment methods are available in the hotel?
At the hotel, you can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard.
What room types are available at the Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel?
Executive Beachfront King Suite, Beachfront Junior Suite, and Beachfront Villa are among the room types available at the Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the 5-star Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel?
Specific suites at the 5-star Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel boast views of the sea and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safe box for security reasons.
Is the resort accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access are provided at the resort for guests with special needs.
Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offer facilities for guests with children?
Yes, the guests of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa can take advantage of cots and a push cart.
Which facilities are available in Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?
Top locations of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa include a shop and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Is there a swimming pool in Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel?
Yes, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
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