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Jafferji Beach Retreat

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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Jafferji Beach Retreat

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Signature Suite | View from room

Overview of Jafferji Beach Retreat

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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Matemwe, Matemwe, 1111
  • Popular LocationKasha boutique hotel8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMatemwe Rock Local Restoraunt5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMnemba Island9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigomani Beach15 min drive
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Room options

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Sea View Room

Sea View Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CA $158
per night
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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About the area

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, Jafferji Beach Retreat is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mnemba Island and Muyuni Beach, while Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are popular area attractions. Mapenzi Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Mnemba Island - 9 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach - 15 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 16 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach - 37 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mohammed’s restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • The Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Sunshine Marine Lodge - 8 min drive
  • Seles - 9 min drive

About this property

Jafferji Beach Retreat

Hotel near Muyuni Beach
Located close to Mnemba Island, Jafferji Beach Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the onsite local and international cuisine restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Jafferji Beach Retreat have perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Jafferji Beach Retreat Hotel Matemwe
Jafferji Beach Retreat Hotel
Jafferji Beach Retreat Matemwe
Jafferji Beach Retreat Hotel
Jafferji Beach Retreat Matemwe
Jafferji Beach Retreat Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji Beach Retreat on Apr 25, 2024 start from CA $87.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Jafferji Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

Jafferji Beach Retreat doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Jafferji Beach Retreat located?

This Matemwe hotel is on the beach, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Muyuni Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mnemba Island and Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Jafferji Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelnor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larno, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good holiday option for this part of Zanzibar. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food and options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole setup of this property is amazing. The staff from the manager to the wait staff were super welcoming and helpful. Best seafood pasta i have had hand down. The location is quiet remote however. If you're ok spending time with yourself totally do it. I will be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, beautiful beach. Extra plus for reusable glass bottles for water!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well kept. Pool looks a little larger in the photo than in reality but otherwise everything is as pictured on their site.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were immediately upgraded to a huge suite with spectacular furniture with ocean view, because we booked with Expedia. MJ and the staff treated us royalty. As a boutique hotel, the menu was limited but fresh and the breakfast service choices were enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hadn't been to Zanzibar in many years and was afraid that the road from Stone Town (we took the ferry from Dar es Salaam) would be rough but it was a pleasant surprise to see the road was completely smooth, well maintained all the way to Matemwe. There were 6 of us staying at Jafferji Beach Retreat and were warmly welcomed on our arrival by manager "MJ" with a nice cool drink. Our rooms were very spacious and clean. The pool was very clean and nice to relax at. The breakfast each morning was excellent with a range of choices. We had dinner at Jafferji each evening and every meal we had was well-prepared - they have a great chef! Grilled octopus is a great choice as well as the prawns, if you like seafood. There are only small resorts bordering the Jafferji so this portion of the beach in Matemwe is very quiet. Most of the activity we could see were fishermen fishing with nets in the reef, which goes out several hundred meters. The reef is rough with a lot of sea urchins so if you venture out on the reef, make sure to wear thick diving boots or shoes you don't mind getting wet. If you head to the right on the beach, you will find a small fish market that is very active around noon. There are also a couple other resorts and restaurants down that way if you want to try lunch or dinner someplace else to mix it up. My wife had a pedicure and we all had a massage at the spa. Great massage! The masseuses come from Cinnamon Spa in Stone Town. MJ did a great job managing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andriana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has a great location and views. Spacious room, friendly staff, ready to assist with anything.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5