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Karibu beach resort

Property class: 2.5
Beachfront hotel with 15 outdoor pools in Pongwe

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Two drinks on a table with a beach view, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas.
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A balcony with a glass floor, wooden chairs, a small table, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A beachside lounge with wooden furniture and a view of the ocean.
Pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Bububu, Zanzibar, Pongwe, Unguja North Region, 255
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with a canopy, two pillows with a crown emblem, a heart-shaped floral arrangement, and a welcome sign.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A balcony with a glass floor, wooden chairs, a small table, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Pongwe

On the beach.At this Pongwe hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pongwe Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Kiwengwa Beach. Uroa Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Marumbi Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 27 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Slave Market - 55 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Shangani Beach - 56 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AVO Boutique Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Club at Pongwe Bay Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Rock Resort Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Karibu beach resort

Beachfront hotel with 15 outdoor pools in Pongwe
Karibu beach resort offers its guests 15 outdoor swimming pools and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Karibu beach resort also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pongwe hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Karibu beach resort offers 14 accommodations. This Pongwe hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property Registration Number Z0000075426

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Karibu beach resort to the airport?

Karibu beach resort is 29.7 mi (75-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Karibu beach resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Karibu beach resort .

How close is Karibu beach resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karibu beach resort offer free breakfast?

Karibu beach resort offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karibu beach resort ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Karibu beach resort ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Karibu beach resort ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Karibu beach resort have a pool?

Karibu beach resort features 15 outdoor pools.

Does Karibu beach resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Karibu beach resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body wraps, hydrotherapy, and thalassotherapy.

How close is Karibu beach resort to downtown Pongwe?

Karibu beach resort is 0.4 mi away from Pongwe.