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Jafferji Beach Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Muyuni Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Signature Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Signature Suite | View from room
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Matemwe, Matemwe, 1111
  • Popular LocationMnemba Island9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigomani Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuyuni Beach14 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)89 min drive

Room options

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Sea View Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea View Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Matemwe

On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Muyuni Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Mnemba Island with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mapenzi Beach and Kiwengwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Mnemba Island - 9 min drive
  • Kigomani Beach - 12 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach - 37 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 51 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

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Muyuni Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Jafferji Beach Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Jafferji Beach Retreat. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Matemwe hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Jafferji Beach Retreat offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Matemwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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; cash is not accepted
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.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Jafferji Beach Retreat Hotel Matemwe
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Jafferji Beach Retreat to the airport?

Jafferji Beach Retreat is 33.3 mi (90-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jafferji Beach Retreat on Jun 5, 2024 start from $89.22, 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.

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Jafferji Beach Retreat offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Jafferji Beach Retreat to the beach?

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

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat offer free breakfast?

Jafferji Beach Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

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

Is there free parking at Jafferji Beach Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat have a pool?

Jafferji Beach Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Jafferji Beach Retreat have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Jafferji Beach Retreat to downtown Matemwe?

Jafferji Beach Retreat is 2.8 mi away from Matemwe.

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 traveler
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled with partner
nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andriana

Traveled 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