Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Pingwe, Pingwe ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Pingwe, Pingwe, Tanzania

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is a 5-star beachfront hotel situated along a secluded stretch of powder-white sand, featuring three swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness center, and a serene spa. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including gourmet seafood at Le Grand Bleu and traditional Swahili meals at Masai Village.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa include 150 spacious air-conditioned units, all designed under African makuti thatch, featuring contemporary amenities and private verandas. Options range from hillside suites with ocean views to beachfront cottages, ensuring diverse preferences are met.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Dining options at the resort include three distinct restaurants: the main restaurant for buffet meals with a sea-view terrace, Le Grand Bleu specializing in seafood with ocean views, and the Bondeni Restaurant serving grill specialties. The Masai Village offers a rich cultural experience with traditional dinners and dance performances.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa include the Wimbi “Padi” Diving Center with professional dive equipment and excursions to explore the local marine life. Additional facilities include volleyball, tennis, and a games room featuring billiards and table tennis for guests to enjoy.

Services & Local Area

Services offered include a 24-hour reception, laundry service, and a comprehensive array of excursions around the island. The hotel is conveniently located near Dala-Dala stops for local transportation, making it easier for guests to explore the nearby attractions like Kae Beach and Chwaka Bay.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Bungalow

Max:

4 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Superior King Room

Max:

3 persons

45 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

3 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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City Center

Pingwe2000 ft

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ) 40.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious & Comfortable

“Our studio room was incredibly spacious, featuring a lovely terrace that provided amazing ocean views, making it the perfect relaxing getaway.” view full review

Refreshing Pools!

“The resort boasts three stunning pools with poolside bars offering refreshing drinks at great prices, making it a paradise for relaxation under the sun.” view full review

Delicious Dining!

“We thoroughly enjoyed our meals at the beachside restaurant, 'The Rock,' which offered a good variety of fresh dishes with stunning ocean views.” view full review

Perfect Wedding Venue

“The spacious hotel area and beautifully maintained beach provided the ideal backdrop for our wedding, making our special day truly lovely.” view full review

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
Baggage storage
Locker room
Private beach
Allergy-free rooms
Currency exchange
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Diving
Snorkeling
Cycling
Tennis court
Pool tables
Darts
Table tennis
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Aerobics
Fishing

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
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 center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Playpen
Baby stroller
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 center
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

Location

Pingwe, Pingwe, Tanzania

Map view

Pingwe, Pingwe, Tanzania

City landmarks

Snorkellung blue lagoon

5100 ft

Restaurants

Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Restaurant

300 ft

PO Box 71

Ras Michamvi Restaurant

200 ft

Restaurant

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

6.0

Location

7.5

Service

7.5

Dining

5.0

David

United Kingdom, November 2023

5.8/10

The hotel might not live up to its 5-star rating, with rooms having an old, musty smell, but the bathroom seems newly renovated. The service is kind and helpful, but could benefit from training in certain areas. The location, particularly on an Indian Ocean Island with stunning pools, is a real highlight. Dining had enough variety but was marred by flies and wasps. Overall, a mixed experience with potential for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had an extremely old, musty smell and looked below 3-star quality. However, the bathroom seemed newly renovated.

Service

6.0

While the service was really kind and helpful, there is a need for serious training in certain areas to match a higher-end hotel standard.

Location

8.0

The location is very beautiful with 3 stunning pools, making it worth a visit, especially for a beach resort experience.

Dining

5.0

Dining had enough variety, but the experience was marred by flies and wasps around the food.

Facilities

6.0

Kieran

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms, with their modern Oriental furnishings and stunning sea view, were comfortable despite being a bit moist. However, the proximity to a slightly dirty area was a drawback. The service was exceptional, with friendly conversations and daily housekeeping. The location, with its three beautiful pools, was impressive, while the dining experience left much to be desired with insects present and the relatively high cost without drinks included.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were big, modern with Oriental furniture, and offered a perfect sea view.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing with friendly and helpful staff, including welcoming smiles from housekeeping every day.

Location

7.0

The location was very special, featuring stunning pools and spacious surroundings, though there were some disturbances that made me hesitant to repeat the experience.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was below expectations with insects present and a relatively high cost per person without drinks included.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had several pools, restaurants, and beautiful surroundings, adding to the overall appeal.