Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Outdated bathroom
Potential nuisance from local vendors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
While rooms were clean, the bathroom was noted to be somewhat outdated.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently described as friendly, attentive, and professional.
Location
9.05
Location was praised for its peaceful setting in a quiet fishing village near the beach.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were well-furnished and comfortable, although bathrooms need improvement.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities include a lovely pool and good breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.49
Considered good value given the level of service and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.54
The breakfast was well-received, with a variety of enjoyable options.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall, guests had a great experience and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Jafferji Beach Retreat, nestled in Matemwe just 300 meters from the stunning Matemwe Beach, offers a tranquil escape with a garden, terrace, and a restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms, each with a private bathroom, boast modern amenities including free WiFi.

Relaxation and Convenience
Guests can unwind in the indoor pool or enjoy refreshments at the bar. The hotel also provides room service for a truly relaxing stay. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with a fridge, minibar, and a kettle, ensuring utmost comfort.

Exceptional Service
Experience hospitality at its best with English and Swahili-speaking staff ready to assist you 24/7 at the reception. Whether it's guidance or local recommendations, your needs are always a priority at Jafferji Beach Retreat.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and serenity? Book your stay at Jafferji Beach Retreat now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 119 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.61
E
Enish Rai • couple • np
8
Place for a peaceful rewind
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing except the coffee, the coffee was watery. The place is quiet and peaceful and the staffs were polite. Loved their room service.

Cons:

Limited menu, the beach is full of boats and no good restaurants nearby.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mourad • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L emplacement
Le petit-déjeuner
Le staff

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
M
Malkani • solo_traveller • tz
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
F
Faure • couple • za
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
G
Gladys • family_with_children • ke
7
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
F
Francesca • couple • de
7
Overall nice within given circumstances
Pros:

* beautiful, big, clean rooms with everything you need (fridge, towels, soap, safe)
* all rooms have a nice ocean view
* A/C is working well
* the first room we were in is known for ant infestations but the staff relocated us into a new room for free
* there were power outages (not the hotels fault) but they always made sure that a generator ran from 6/7pm onwards

Cons:

* pool was not inviting at all, fairly dirty (cloudy water)
* restaurant prices equal western prices because this place is surrounded by resorts (kinda stuck here)
* shower- and tap water is salty - not necessarily our preference
* beach is nice but the east coast is known for low tide > not a lot of opportunities to swim

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • gb
1
Possibly the worst place I have ever stayed at absolutely disgusting
Pros:

Nothing it was disgustingly bad

Cons:

I don’t understand how they have any good reviews. Don’t be fooled by the pictures advertised. Stated as 3 star more like half a star. The place is absolutely disgusting. Bugs all over the room coming from the gaps in the doors and windows. The bathroom is very dirty and old. The bed was soiled with what looked like blood and blood splashes on the walls and in the bathroom. The pool was very murky and dirty not something you would want to step foot in. We had breakfast that was stale which we obviously left. We booked 2 nights and left the next morning so stayed just overnight. There was no other room offers or any refunds, we was just expected to stay in dirt. I would highly suggest to not stay here and try somewhere else.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mikel • couple • es
9
Pros:

Habitacion grande y muy comoda hotel con piscina en primera linea de playa muy recomendable

Cons:

Necesita alguna reforma pero es normal porque la humedad estropea todo mucho

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Tamara en Willem • couple • nl
6
Op onze rondreis over Zanzibar ons slechtste verblijf.
Pros:

De ligging aan het einde van Matemwe strand.
Personeel is heel vriendelijk en de was die we hebben laten doen, kwam strak gestreken en supernetjes retour.

Cons:

De kamers waren out-dated en badkamer met aanslag. De ramen konden moeilijk open omdat er vuil en schimmel aan de binnenkant zat. De vermelde prijzen voor eten zijn exclusief 15% belasting, niet eerder meegemaakt in Zanzibar.
In de centrale ruimte waar banken staan en het eten geserveerd wordt staat kleuterhouse muziek aan waarbij de bassen zo hard waren dat het de sfeer totaal verpeste. Herhaaldelijk vragen om de bassen zachter te zetten heeft niets uitgehaald. Gelukkig was op het strand een heel fijn restaurant Pura Vide op 25 meter lopen op een rotspunt waar we heerlijk en sfeervol konden eten.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Trond • couple • no
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • se
10
Fantastisk vistelse 🤩
Pros:

Allt 🤩 Mr Munisi är helt fantastisk tillsammans med sin personal! Han hjälpte verkligen till med precis allt!!! Superbra läge, mat och
gästfrihet!!
Vi åker tillbaka så snart vi kan!
Längtar tillbaka ♥️

Cons:

Inget

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
M
Melanie • couple • de
10
Pros:

Bestens

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
A
Alice • couple • th
8
Pros:

Logement et pzrsonnel agréable

Cons:

La piscine n'est absolument pas nettoyé ni filtré, personne n'était dedans vu la couleur verte, douteuse (car rempli de sable et aucun système de filtration)

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Prima, niet heel speciaal. Beter versleten

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
A
Alberto • couple • it
10
Pros:

highly recommended!Wonderful experience at this property, very good restaurant and very kind staff.thank you so much for wonderful holiday

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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avishag • couple • il
9
רגועה ונחמדה מאד!! תמורה טובה למחיר
Pros:

מיקום רגוע ושקט!!
החדר מפנק וענק ממש!!
מיטות גדולות ונוחות
הצוות כולם ככולם מאד נחמדים ומקסימים
סגרנו עם מנהל המלון שיט למנמבה שמאד קרובה! בערך 20 ד שיט
החוף עצמו של המלון יפה אבל המים בכלל לא! לא יפים בשביל לשחות
אנחנו אוכלים כשר אז לקחנו בארוחת בוקר רק קפה ובננות
סך הכל קבלנו תמורה טובה מאד למחיר

Cons:

היה בחדר ריח קצת לא נעים
היו קצת נמלים שנכנסו מתחת לדלת לתוך החדר
המקלחת ישנה ויש חלודה על הדוש
אבל חוץ מזה הכל היה מעולה!!!!

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
A
Antonio • solo_traveller • es
10
pau i mes pau
Pros:

s,hospitalitat del staff

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
A
Aldan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Staff are very happy, cheerful and always helpful. Overall, a great stay at the hotel and had a great time.
Pros:

View and activities

Cons:

Some of the furniture needs to be changed as you can see that they are damaged or chipped. Water was a bit smelly and dirty. Needs to have more items on the menu

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
L
Laurens • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee