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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Couples treatment rooms
Junior Suite, Beachfront | View from room
Property entrance
Couples treatment rooms
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa offers a private beach alongside Italian dining options and a convenient poolside bar. Guests can join yoga sessions or book spa treatments while children have their own playground to explore. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected in the public areas.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Junior Suite, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Beachfront

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 60 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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Luxury Family Bungalow | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Family Bungalow

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 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 | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room with Garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa Beachfront with private pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Room with Pool view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Garden Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 3

Villa Beachfront with private pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 135 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room with Garden view

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bondeni Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villas Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Infinity Villas

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Masai Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
Pingwe, Michamvi

What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dongwe Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Paje Beach - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬4 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury resort in a rural location
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes, volleyball, and cycling at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a ballroom
Room features
All 135 individually decorated rooms offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eatalian
  • Grand Bleu
  • Zanzi-Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75.00 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 75.00 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michamvi resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pingwe Beach, Michamvi Kae Beach, and Dongwe Beach. Paje Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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