Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani
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Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani

Shungi Beach, Kusini, Zanzibar South, Tanzania
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With a stay at Reef & Beach Resort in Jambiani, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Swahili Cave.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Free parking
Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Beach volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Sauna
Spa
Massage room
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Property Description
With a stay at Reef & Beach Resort in Jambiani, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Swahili Cave.
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4.3/5
Very Good
Cleanliness4.3
Amenities4.3
Location4.2
Service4.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(62.5 km)
Landmarks: Paradise Lost Zanzibar
(2.0 km)
Landmarks: Museum of Early Man
(3.3 km)
Landmarks: Kuumbi cave
(3.4 km)
Landmarks: Mawimbi Kite School
(3.8 km)
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Ocean Front Room
5

Ocean Front Room

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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Villa
4

Villa

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront
5

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Bungalow With Garden View
5

Bungalow With Garden View

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Private toilet
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One-Bedroom Suite With Pool View
6

One-Bedroom Suite With Pool View

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Private toilet
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Garden Swim-up
5

Garden Swim-up

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Private toilet
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Family Room With Ocean View
9

Family Room With Ocean View

Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 1 Bunk bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Standard Room
6

Standard Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Mosquito net
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Bungalow With Ocean View
8

Bungalow With Ocean View

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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Garden Room
4

Garden Room

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Duvet
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Swim Up Ocean Front
5

Swim Up Ocean Front

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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Guest Reviews

4.3/5
Very Good
51 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.3
  • Amenities4.3
  • Location4.2
  • Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Kusini
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AI Summary
The accommodation impresses with its cleanliness, friendly staff, and fantastic facilities, including pools and a beach. Guests appreciate the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and authentic decor.
L‍E‍E
October 1, 2022
Beautiful sunset, good bar & meals, Amazing facility (literally everywhere is more than great) and nice hospitality. I should have booked here at least 3 nights. If you want to stay near famous beaches, then tourist attractions are not in walking distance, but you dont even need to go, staying in this resort is perfect enough. GOOD VIBE!!
5‍9‍4‍k‍l‍a‍u‍d‍i‍a‍b
February 28, 2025
The hotel was perfect. Loved the food and all the drinks aswell as all the attentive staff from all sectors. Big shout out to Adam from the bar and Basim from the spa (dla polakow powiedz haslo Szakul zeby dostac discount na massaze ). Loved the monkeys, loved the jetty bar with the pier. There is high and low tides which I personally find really amazing as I've never seen that happen before in so little time. This is all shown on a board by the reception and jetty bar so you know the best time for swimming. I can't fault anything apart from the power cuts and not air con occasionally but that's not on the resort. We had a letter stating the tanzanian government will have powercuts. The hotel was aware and provided free transfers for day trips and extra bits if you were more bothered by this. We personally really loved and enjoyed the place. Highly recommend and will return❤️
C‍a‍r‍o‍l‍y‍n‍f‍a‍i‍r‍m‍a‍n
February 28, 2025
The most amazing hotel, probably one of the best holidays I’ve had, the hotel grounds are immaculate, the people are so friendly , we had a deluxe swim up room with sea view, absolutely amazing reserved sunbeds next to pool and on the beach definitely worth the upgrade , the food was good always hot and tasty, really good drinks , the monkeys are adorable, I enjoyed it so much already booked again for next year , thank you Reef and Beach resort for the most perfect holiday
E‍s‍c‍a‍p‍e‍4‍0‍9‍7‍5‍1‍8‍0‍2‍2‍0
January 25, 2025
Everything you need in one resort. Food was amazing Facilities excellent, especially the jetty to the ocean and all swimming pools. Friendly service from all the staff and comfortable rooms. Quite remote but easy to get around to all activities by taxi
K‍e‍r‍r‍i‍a‍n‍n‍a‍a
January 25, 2025
The hotel is built around mangroves and the monkeys could be seen all over the hotel which always made our day. It has an authentic feel and it was nice to see locals in the water harvesting seaweed and Maasai on the beach. There was a Maasai show one evening which was great fun to watch. The room had everything we needed and the bathroom / dressing area was huge. We were located near the lobby and there were no problems with noise. The hotel is beautiful and we were honestly awed as we walked around the hotel. We spent a lot of time on the jetty on the days we stayed in resort and had no problems finding sunbeds even when arriving at around 10. The jetty bar is great and a lovely place to spend an evening. It was windy at times but didn’t impact things too much. Admittedly we found the main restaurant did lack variety compared to other all inclusive hotels we stayed at but we always found something to eat. There is another restaurant on site that was payable and we visited twice for dinner while we were there. Fantastic service and food both times. The lobster (around $25) was huge. Staff are great and can’t do enough to help. We had several excursions during our stay which we all enjoyed and spent some time in Paje which is a short taxi ride from the hotel at a cost of around $20. I wouldn’t hesitate to return to Zanzibar and this hotel!
k‍a‍r‍e‍n‍m‍P‍8‍0‍0‍8‍S‍H
December 22, 2024
Home a week and we miss this hotel so much. From the friendly staff who could never do enough to help and the beautiful surroundings, I don’t know where to compliment first. The room - we were in a garden deluxe room in the new block, it was huge, comfortable and always kept immaculate. Air-con was perfect as we could set the temperature to just the right level. Bed was huge and very comfortable. The restaurants were great with a good selection of foods. Compliments to the chefs who produced great meals every day. Special shout out to the Baha’i restaurant where the food and staff were always amazing. The bars were like little oasis, each with their own vibe and always with a smile and a welcome. The grounds are kept impeccably well and again, the ground staff always had a smile and a ‘jambo’. The trips were well organised, we only did the Stonetown and Prison Island trip but we spoke with other guests who enjoyed some of the other excursions. The whole feel of this resort is to ensure that you are relaxed…..it does this perfectly. There were always loungers somewhere, regardless of where we decided to stop and I can’t finish this review without commenting on the beautiful family of red colobus monkeys which live on the resort. They do not pay much attention to guests but will sit next to you, or on you (as we witnessed) it is such a special sight to have these cute things living alongside you. There have been negative comments about the beach, it is not just an expanse of white sand, there is seaweed grown and farmed by the local ladies and the tide goes out for miles and then comes right in so you can swim straight off the steps of the jetty. We found it amazing. Finally, there were no “beasties”, mosquitoes or anything else that bites…..this is possibly the first holiday anywhere tropical we have been that we haven’t had some sort of bite. The guys on the beach don’t hassle you, they will say hello, ask where you’re from and offer to show you things or sell you things but they are really friendly and understand if you want to be on your own. Oh…..and take a wee trip on the small wooden fishing boats that sit just off the jetty, it’s a wonderful experience sailing along the coast a little.
n‍a‍t‍t‍a‍l‍a‍r‍c‍z‍y‍k
November 23, 2024
This hotel should have 5* instead of 4*. There is no lack of anything. Rooms are cleaned twice a day, it’s clean, there are no mosquitoes. Food is DELICIOUS. it is often said that on all inclusive food is the same, taste the same etc and here everything has strong, different taste. Things are various, not the same everyday. Staff is very kind and helpful. There are different rooms — the best are bungalows but as I have seen — there are new, modern rooms, not in a suahili style. There is enough space by the pools and cocktails are super nice!! I need to come back here, this is real paradise ❤️❤️
t‍r‍a‍c‍y‍v‍8‍3‍9
December 16, 2024
I am a single disabled traveller. The staff here could not have been more accommodating and I appreciate everything they did for me while on holiday for 2 weeks. I arrived about 10am and the reception staff were very welcoming. There is a shower room and toilets to use until you can check in and all inclusive started from arrival until the time I left. I was able to check in to my room early and take a much needed rest. The beds were super comfortable, aircon and fan adequate, shower pressure was good, toiletries provided although I had my own. A fridge is available on request which I requested and was given swiftly. Rooms cleaned daily and a turn down service and mosquito spray every night was perfect. I didn’t get bitten once while in Zanzibar but I did also take a plug in bug killer too. My room was not one of the newly refurbished so was a little rough around the edges… tiling could have been finished better, mosquito nets had a couple of holes and some that were patched up, fraying on the floor mat and the outside seating a little worn but in a sea view room, right by the bar and pool I was more than comfortable and my small issues were non issues while sat on the porch in the morning with a coffee Entertainment was ok although it’s not something I care about, acrobats, dancers, live music, volley ball and aqua aerobics were some I saw. The animation team were lovely though and even when there were no events on some made an effort to interact with me and other guests and just have a nice chat sharing stories and talking about life of the island which I loved. The main restaurant staff went above and beyond by reserving me a downstairs table every day and arranging breakfast in my room and again even though being busy they were super friendly and had time for a quick chat giving that personal feel to the holiday. Food was spot on for me, lots of salads and fresh meat and fish, there was something for everyone. I would like to have seen a few more traditional foods or a traditional dish of the day with some history to in and information on local spices and ingredients used. Customer relations were great in resolving a couple of small issues I had swiftly and making the effort to follow up and check if there is anything else they can do, a special shout out to Joy who was lovely! Snacks could have been better with the all inclusive. They consisted of mostly bread based things with no protein and some pineapple. Drinks were fine, ice coffee from the beach bar was my favourite! All bar staff were lovely too. Yes the tide goes out quite far but you could walk around and explore the wildlife in the pools left behind or access the sea by the jetty. Beaches were small with the tide in but again adequate due to this not being a huge hotel. Always sunbeds and seating available. The safari booked through the hotel was a bit rough for me and my bad back but still a memorable experience and well worth the price. Plane ride back from safari is super

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Spa
Bar
Billiards room
餐厅
餐厅
Restaurant
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Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Transportation
Business Services
Front Desk Services
Languages Spoken
Food & Drink
Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Activities
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Facilities for Children
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–23:30
Check-out: 08:30–11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Opened: 2016
  • Renovated: 2020
  • Number of Rooms: 165
With a stay at Reef & Beach Resort in Jambiani, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Swahili Cave.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a television in a common area.

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Makuti Restaurant, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 222 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani?

The check-in time at Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani is 14:00-23:30 and the check-out time is 11:00.

What amenities and services does Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani have?

Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani has the following popular amenities and services: Sauna.

Does Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani have a swimming pool?

Yes, Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani has a pool.

Are pets allowed at Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani?

No, pets are not allowed at Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani.

How much does it cost to stay at Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani?

Prices at Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

How to get from the closest airport to Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani?

The closest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, and it is about 1 hour 22 mins from hotel by car (62.5 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani?

The cancellation policy for Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

Does Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani offer airport transfer services?

Yes, Reef & Beach Resort - Spa Jambiani offers airport transportation for guests. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.

About This Property

Nearest AirportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
Distance to Airport62.5KM
Average Price FromAED801
Hotel Star Rating4