Jafferji Beach Retreat, Matemwe (Zanzibar)
About the Hotel
Rooms & Hideaways
Jafferji Beach Retreat, 60 km from Kisauni, offers 14 suites across 3 villas, each with 3-4 suites. Some suites have garden views, while others feature both garden and ocean views. Select hideaways include en suite bathrooms with a toilet and shower. Rooms offer air conditioning, a mini-bar, a sitting area, a terrace, and garden furniture. Some rooms share a porch while Rooms 1 and 10 include a private terrace, outdoor bath, and shower, while Rooms 6 and 7 share a terrace. Each hideaway includes a chic Swahili-style bedroom.
Onsite Dining
The central dining area allows guests to socialize and sample diverse cuisine. Jafferji Restaurant offers a Zanzibar-themed menu featuring various fish dishes complemented by sweet and spicy sauces. The in-house chef prepares dishes using fresh catch. A daily complimentary breakfast is served at Jafferji Beach Restaurant. Cooking lessons are designed for those who want to learn how to create Swahili meals. Nearly all restaurants serve good curries, with fish readily available.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can relax by the ocean-side pool. Cinnamon Spa offers holistic therapies. The retreat is situated on white sand, providing open spaces. Jafferji Beach Retreat offers painting classes derived from the Tinga Tinga Canvas style. Mountain bikes can be used to explore Zanzibar. Complimentary kayak rental is available for one use during the stay.
Location and Access
Located on Matemwe Beach, Jafferji Beach Retreat is 50 minutes from Zanzibar City (Stone Town). It offers views of Mnemba Island. Landmarks nearby include Mnemba Island (5 km) and Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site (3.5 km).
Hotel Services
Jafferji Beach Retreat includes welcome drinks upon arrival and complimentary Wi-Fi. Mineral water is provided daily in-room. Services available include air-conditioned rooms, laundry service, and 24-hour security. On-site features include a bar and free parking. Full-service housekeeping and room service are available. Transfers and excursions can be arranged. The photo gallery features a collection of Tanzanite and jewellery.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
