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Reef & Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
April 2024
May 2024

Reef & Beach Resort

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Bungalow, Ocean View
International cuisine, pool views
Family Suite | Bathroom

Overview of Reef & Beach Resort

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
  • Popular LocationJambiani Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPanyopa Restaurant10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMakunduchi Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationChez Hassan11 min drive
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Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Garden View

Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Ocean View

Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, Reef & Beach Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.
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What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Makunduchi Beach - 11 min drive
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 12 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 17 min drive
  • Kuza Cave - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pili Pili Boutique Lodge - 14 min drive
  • Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - 14 min drive
  • Jambiani Villas Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • BAHARI Pizza-Restaurant-Bar - 13 min drive
  • Blue Reef Restaurant - 11 min drive

About this property

Reef & Beach Resort

Eco-certified hotel by the ocean
A poolside bar, a terrace and 4 coffee shops/cafes are just a few of the amenities provided at Reef & Beach Resort. With a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Makuti Restaurant, features pool views and a poolside location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and snorkelling. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and beach umbrellas
Room features
All 140 rooms feature comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, fridges and electric kettles

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Reef & Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks and select beverages included

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Dutch, English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Makuti Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 15 2024 to April 25 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 32.5 per day.

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
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 32.5 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shungi
Shungi Beach
Shungi Beach Jambiani
Shungi Beach Resort
Shungi Beach Resort Jambiani
Reef Beach Resort Jambiani
Reef Beach Jambiani
Reef Beach Resort
Reef & Beach Resort Hotel
Reef & Beach Resort Jambiani
Reef & Beach Resort Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef & Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Reef & Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reef & Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef & Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Reef & Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Reef & Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Reef & Beach Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Reef & Beach Resort located?

This Jambiani hotel is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Makunduchi Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Kuza Cave and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reef & Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 122 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Didier

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun property with stunning views and a lot to do. I really enjoyed my time here and wished we had had more time. The buffet breakfast and dinners were great and had a lot of variety. The only downfall is that this resort caters to many nationalities that smoke so there are ash trays near almost every single chair. Being from North America, we are not used to being surrounded by cigarette smoke in public places. Other than that, it was great and were greeted at check in by the Red Columbus monkeys running around within inches of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding very helpful and pleasant. Beautiful warm pool. Nice big rooms. Good food. Beach was disappointing because at low tide water was way way out. Also there was a calander of scheduled activities that was not accurate. Overall we snjoyed ourselves and wojld definitly recommend this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with lovely service
The hotel service from staff was excellent. Great food choice for vegetarians, lot's of activities during the day and also night programmes arranged. Room's were great. Although hotel was busy there was ample space for all - the two swimming pools and the two bars allowed good space. Above all, the service from the staff was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan Zolile

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great romantic getaway for couples Plenty of great couple activities each day on and off the resort All staff are very friendly yet one thing we found is they are slow to take action
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Simon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amusing
Big resort with really friendly staff. But the place is too bag to cope as soon as more than a couple of people arrive. Check in was a nightmare, no sign of booking despite having received an email asking my time of arrival 3 hours earlier. Room not ready. A/C didn’t work and no Basic amenities in the bathroom. Lighting is also very dingy. The curtains don’t fit the windows. Imagine trying to cover a car windscreen with a hand towel. food options were limited and service was chaotic but got better through the week. Despite all inclusive, charged for safe, towels and late check out. Feels like it’s growing and it has potential to be very good. Not quite there yet though. Location is a bit isolated aswell
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mixed Feelings on this one.......
Lets start by saying we enjoyed our stay. The location is fantastic. We booked a Seafront Bungalow that we strongly recommend and not a lot extra. The room was lovely, the location great but it was destinctly rustic and the bathroom was well overdue for a refurb. We loved the Jetty Bar too BUT BUT BUT the hotel was not as described on Hotels.com. They have just opened two new blocks of rooms and are building two blocks more. They have also just finished a huge new swimming pool all done in sandstone (rather odd) and a huge two storey restuarant. It is now firmly a package tour hotel with large numbers of Polish, South African and Dutch customers. Individual bookings are overwhelmed. There is also an entertainment programme which is great if that is what you want but the deafening music on a few evenings and for the pool exercise was very trying. There is an all inclusive offer for US$30 per person per day. Not expensive but not great either. The buffet meals became tedious and rather bland and annoyingly the deserts kept running out. The drinks were all the very cheapest brands - a single cheap beer, cheap Vodka/Rum and an Indian Brandy that you could dissolve bodies in. The Cocktails were clearly made with watered down Vodka/Rum (officially or unofficially??) and tasted of well.... not a lot. The staff are lovely as in so many places in East Africa. We spent most of our time outside our room and enjoyed our stay but we wouldn't go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

General hotel information

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