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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is a resort destination wedding venue in Pingwe, Tanzania.

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

PingweUnguja South Region, Tanzania

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa sits on the shoreline at Pingwe, on Zanzibar's east coast, with direct beach access, sea views, gardens and a pool across the grounds.

About the venue

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa sits on the shoreline at Pingwe, on Zanzibar's east coast, with direct beach access, sea views, gardens and a pool across the grounds.

With 166 rooms spanning beachfront villas, junior and executive suites, family bungalows and a villa with its own private pool, there is room for both small ceremonies and larger guest lists staying on site.

The resort handles weddings directly, with in-house catering, a bar on site and a meeting and banquet space for receptions and dinners.

Transfers from Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) take about 50 minutes.

  • 166 rooms, including beachfront villas, suites and a Villa with Private Pool sleeping up to 6
  • Direct beach access with sea views
  • Meeting and banquet space for receptions and seated dinners
  • In-house catering and a bar on site

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Staying over

Rooms
166 rooms
Room types
8 listed

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Beach on foot
Yes
Gardens
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room

Getting there

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Nearest airport
ZNZ, 50 min by car
Phone
0777 413 647
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Reviews of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

“Sorry for posting this review a little late, but our wonderful experience at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa deserves to be shared.”

PrachiRead the whole review on Google

4.3out of 5, from 1,715 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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Which airport should our guests fly into?
Zanzibar's airport, IATA code ZNZ, is the nearest. The transfer to the resort takes about 50 minutes.
Can we hold the reception at the resort?
Yes. The resort has a meeting and banquet space, plus gardens, a pool area and direct beach access, with in-house catering and a bar on site.
How many guests can stay on site?
There are 166 rooms in total. Room types range from Superior Doubles and Deluxe Queen Rooms with pool view (up to 3 guests) to the Luxury Family Bungalow and Junior Suite Beachfront (up to 4) and the Villa with Private Pool (up to 6).
Are there beachfront room options for the couple?
Yes. The Villa - Beach Front sleeps 2, and the Executive Suite Beachfront and Junior Suite Beachfront are also available.
How do we get in touch about a wedding?
Contact the resort on +255 777 413 647 or at booking@karafuuzanzibar.com.

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  • Rooms: 166 rooms

    “Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa offers an enviable range of accommodation options, 166 spacious air-conditioned units with beautiful furnished veranda, built under african makuti thatch, all decorated in a traditional Zanzibari style which lends a note of authenticity to your stay.”
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  • Room types: 8 listed

    “Villa with Private Pool”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “If you have always dreamt of an intimate and romantic atmosphere for your wedding dinner you should choose our Meza Moja single table private restaurant, which offers an amazing view of the beach and the magic sound of the ocean waves.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Experience the unique charm of our aquatic bar with underwater stools, blending the luxury of a cocktail bar with refreshing poolside relaxation.”
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  • Nearest airport: ZNZ, 50 min by car

    “ZNZ”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Set in the exclusive Bondeni area, these elegant rooms overlook the swimming pool and are just steps from the Pizzamore Restaurant.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Situated along the beachfront under a beautiful palm-grove with a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean, private garden and ample living room.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Beachfront”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Set on a secluded stretch of powder-white sand and a gorgeous tropical garden on the island’s east coast, just 50 minutes drive from the airport, Karafuu is the only hotel where you can enjoy a comfortable swim in the ocean at low tide.”
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