146 reviews
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$300Matemwe , Zanzibar, Tanzania
146 reviews
1/106
Restaurant
Beachfront
Indoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Welcome to the Jafferji Beach Retreat, your beachside paradise in enchanting Matemwe, Tanzania! This cozy 3-star hotel is just 1.4mi from the lively city center and offers a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure. Picture yourself lounging on pristine sands, sipping a refreshing drink, and soaking up the sun—all while enjoying the sound of live music performances right by your beach umbrella. Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling getaway.
Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast before diving into the many activities available at your fingertips. Feel the thrill of snorkeling, indulge in soothing spa treatments, or unwind by the free indoor swimming pool—there’s something for everyone. With additional conveniences like free Wi-Fi, room service, and onsite private parking, you can focus less on logistics and more on making memories. The hotel features beautiful accommodations with stunning garden views, air conditioning for those warm Tanzanian afternoons, and a sun deck that begs for lazy lounging.
Don’t just take our word for it; with 146 reviews, guests have raved about their experiences soaking up the island vibe! From the beachfront access to the tantalizing restaurant options, you’ll be surrounded by splendid amenities tailored to elevate your stay. At a minimum price that’s friendly to your budget, the Jafferji Beach Retreat promises a vacation filled with sun, fun, and lasting memories right in the heart of Matemwe!
But the magic of Jafferji Beach Retreat extends far beyond its walls! As you step out onto the golden sands, you'll find the beach beckoning you for an array of watersport adventures. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant underwater world while snorkeling or catching some waves with windsurfing, the excitement is palpable. After a day filled with laughter and splashes, retreat to the hotel and treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage at the spa—an oasis of tranquility where all your cares will melt away. You’ll feel entirely reset, in body and spirit, ready for another day of discovery!
As the sun dips below the horizon, prepare for culinary delights at our on-site eatery, Restaurant #1. Featuring a tempting array of international cuisine, each meal is a celebration of flavors sure to tantalize your taste buds. Sit back at a cozy table with a view of the beach, sip on a tropical cocktail, and watch the sky burst into hues of orange and pink as evening unfolds. The vibrant atmosphere is amplified by the soft melodies of local musicians, making for an enchanting dining experience that will have you reminiscing long after your meal is over.
And let’s not forget the unforgettable connections you’ll forge while soaking up the sunshine at Jafferji Beach Retreat. With friendly staff dedicated to making your stay extraordinary, every moment feels special. Enjoy lazy afternoons on the sun deck, where fellow travelers become friends, and laughter fills the air. Whether you’re sharing travel stories or exchanging tips about hidden island gems, the joy of camaraderie makes your stay feel like a shared adventure. So pack your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and treat yourself to the enchanting escape that is the Jafferji Beach Retreat—where every day is filled with sunshine, laughter, and the promise of memories to cherish!
Closest airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
26.9miPemba / Karume Airport
51.9miTanga Airport
56.1miRestaurant
Beachfront
Indoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Soundproof
Free toiletries
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King Room, Sea View
1 King Size Bed
25 sqft
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Double Room with Sea View
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Room - 1 Twin
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Minibar
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Double Room
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Standard Double Room
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Single Room, Sea View
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Single Room
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
25 sqft
Wifi
Air conditioning
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Johannes
8.2
February 2024
+ the food was tasty and very good. The selection was the same every day but it was a great selection + the room was huge and the interior well selected + the beach had white sand and the turquoise water was very warm + from pool we had an incredible view to the beach + staff was very friendly and always helping + the view from our room to the beach was very beautiful + we really like how the hotel was integrated into the nature
- the constant power outages that included water outages where quite bothering sometimes but it was not the hotel's fault - the fan in the back of the bathroom didn't have a grid outside so it would have been possible for insects to invade but we covered it with some plastics and tape :-) - the first day we had a lot of ants in our room because they where able to enter the front door which was quite contorted (maybe due to the weather) ... therefore we had to cover it with tape as well which worked. To keep the door closed you had to lock it twice. If you only locked it once it would stay open. Hopefully this will be fixed in the future.
Fredrik
9.1
May 2024
This is an excellent little boutique hotell with a nice position in the end at Matemwe beach. It has a good size pool close to the beach. A neat restaurant and a cozy lounge section. The hotell is the perfect size, not to big nor to small. The rooms are very big and tidy and the overall atmosphere is fantastic. But what really stands out is the management and staff. Super friendly and helpful in a most genuine way.
György
10
July 2023
If you try to understand the local lifestyle and the circumstances of the poor local people you will realize very quickly that this hotel is a real heaven in this area. After we landed our plane and started to get the hotel we were shocked by the circumstances. The houses and roads are in very bad condition, lots of poor people and rubbish on the streets. But this is Zanzibar, and nobody told you to come here. It was your own decision because you wanted to explore Zanzibar, I think. Even if it is not similar to your own lifestyle. After we got the hotel, the staff welcomed us friendly with a welcome drink. We had some misunderstanding about the half board accommodation because you can choose more possibilities like only breakfast included or half board. We checked the reservation together and it was not a problem anymore. I realized the wifi will not be enough for home office and I told this matter to Mr. Munisi (hotel manager) who immediately sent somebody to buy me a mobile data card. I got that within a few minutes. Btw, we never could ask anything which he couldn't solve. Change money, have an ice cream for dinner, have a food which is not on the menu, call a taxi, need more towels, give me advice for sights or tours worth visiting etc, etc. Specially thanks for him to makes our vacation so pleasant and unforgettable. Other staff are very friendly and helpful one by one, as well. Always pay attention to our needs. We always got professional service. Perfect hospitality. The room and the hotel are very clean. Cleaning every day in the room and the pool (several times a day), the garden. The food was excellent, including traditional and international food. It doesn't matter what you choose, it will be delicious. Thank you CHEF. We felt ourselves completely safe but have to admit we didn't walk in the village, only on the ocean's coast. At the end we decided to cancel our reservation in Stone Town and stay here 4 more nights. it was a good...
The wifi could be better but Mr. Munisi helped me to solve this issue by a mobile data card so I could use it anywhere else for a single penny. The coast is quite dirty but the hotel staffs are cleaning at the front of the hotel every day. There are cows, but the hotel located enough far from there. There are some more expensive hotel close to the cows (dirt and smell). The beach boys are quite bothering but it is normal on the whole island. You have to accept everythig is little less than was offered to you in Zanzibar. It is also normal.
Chris
10
November 2024
The staff were outstanding! Thank you Maurizio and crew! Words fail me. The location.....😮 paradise ♥️ and the food....punching well above it's weight for such a wee hotel. Myself and my wife were made to feel like the only people in the world. The only negative is how far from Scotland this slice of heaven is. ♥️ Already discussing our return 🤣😁
Nothing! but it's a bit far from Glasgow for a weekend retreat.
Ronaldoverdijk
10
November 2024
Everything was just perfect here: the location, facilities, staff, super fresh (sea)food, atmosphere, the pool, the pergola shades with sunbeds, outside shower and (last but not least) the beach. Very quiet place too. Free wifi everywhere, towels for the sunbeds, drinks served at the pool, you name it. If we make it back to Zanzibar we will for sure come back here.
Really nothing.
Ana
10
January 2024
Very beautiful hotel with relax and beautiful, clean beach. Food is very good, stuff is very friendly, on every corner very clean and cozy. Chef Mauritio is very helpful, we had some healty problems and he called doctor to our room, get us advices about island, trips,... if on island electricity is out hotel has agregat. Benefit is pool because there are some hours that there is no sea.. people on beach are nice, not pushy to much as other places.
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Uta
9.1
July 2023
This is a beautiful boutique style hotel. The staff is very friendly. The beach setting and the rooms are beautiful but the best is the food. We had half board and there were always delicious choices on the menu board. It's not the cheapest place but the food is fresh, nicely spiced, altogether the best food we have had during our stay in Tanzania. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Its also a good choice if want to be close to the dive schools. They provide free pick up from the hotel.
Sometimes staff was to quick tidying up the table.
Moe
9.1
February 2023
Good place on the beach with small clean pool. We had a very nice ocean view room with shared balcony looking over the ocean. Bkfst is good with some limited options. Tea & Coffee at the room with a kettle. Good wi Fi throughout. Fisherman village feel. Some restaurants around on the beach and in the small village.
A bit overpriced. Beach is good but this area experiences low tide in morning till afternoon, and some areas have seaweed. Pricey for activities & transports. You need to negotiate. Toiletries weren’t provided on daily basis.
Philip
9.1
September 2022
The staff was very attentive and super friendly. During this time of the year it is very quiet and peaceful just as we intended this week to be. The room was clean and serviced daily, they even spray against insects every evening. The view from the room is great. The cook is also great, they make simple but very tasty dishes and change the menu every day, which is awesome. The manager is always there for recommendations and will organize everything you need. If you are looking for a nice quiet place with great view and super helpful staff this is the right hotel
The one thing that is anyways not dependent on the hotel or the staff - even though the beach and the sand are beautiful, it and the water are full of seaweed. If you, like me, don't like seaweed, you will have some difficulties getting into the water.
Michael
10
October 2022
Where to start? This really is a beautiful hotel in all ways. From my room I had a fantastic vista of the entire beach and it was a real pleasure just sitting there watching the world go by. There is so much room in the lobby, by the pool, on the beachfront where you can just relax and chill out. The food really is magnificent and credit to managers and the staff. Every dish I tried (most of them) had the best ingredients. It was certainly the best steak and tuna I've had in a long time. Perfectly cooked too. The soups are to die for as are the swahili dishes. As for management. Mr Munisi and Joseph, really are top professionals who go far beyond any reasonably expectations to make sure you area at home. I like football and Mr Munisi went out of his way to make sure I could watch it. I needed more credit on my local sim. Joseph sorted this out for me. Really, I can't remember anywhere in the world that I've felt more welcome and all this in such amazing surroundings. I was also doing some work and the internet worked no problem at all. In fact, with the view I had from my room, it was just about the best office you could have. Overall, a top class hotel with an amazing restaurant all at reasonable prices. Full credit to owner, managers and staff and thank you very much!
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Attractions
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon
9.7miJozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
22.9miDarajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)
24miStone Town
24miMwanakwerekwe Market
24miHouse of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
24miOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
24.1miAttractions
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon
9.7miJozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
22.9miDarajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)
24miStone Town
24miMwanakwerekwe Market
24miHouse of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
24miOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
24.1miAirports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
26.9miPemba / Karume Airport
51.9miTanga Airport
56.1miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Location
Availability
Restaurant
Beachfront
Indoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Soundproof
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
Beach
Bike tours
Canoeing
Cooking class
Diving
Fishing
Happy hour
Horseback riding
Live music/Performance
Snorkeling
Tour or class about local culture
Water sports facilities on site
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kids' meals
Minibar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Beachfront
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Back massage
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beauty services
Body treatments
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full-body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Indoor swimming pool
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Spa
Spa facilities
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
View
From 13:00
Until 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 08:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person per day
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person per day
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for cribs.
American Express,
Visa,
Mastercard,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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