Reef & Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness center

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Garden Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Beach bar
Billiards

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Makunduchi Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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Room options

Garden Swim-up

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front Room

  • 549 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 441 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, Garden View

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Garden Room

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa

  • 818 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Ocean View

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room Ocean View

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Ocean Front Swim-up

  • 549 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Makunduchi Beach, Reef & Beach Resort is within a 10-minute drive of Jambiani Beach. This 222-room, 4-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Makunduchi Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Paje Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lost Soles - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pili Pili Boutique Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BAHARI Pizza-Restaurant-Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jambiani Villas Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Reef & Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center
Reef & Beach Resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 outdoor pools. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a steam room.
Memory foam beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, sitting areas, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Dutch, English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bahari Indian Restaurant
  • Makuti Restaurant
  • Peponi Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number Z025293488

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Can I book all-inclusive rates at Reef & Beach Resort?

Reef & Beach Resort has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

Is free cancellation available at Reef & Beach Resort?

Reef & Beach Resort provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Reef & Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Jambiani, close to Jambiani Beach, Makunduchi Beach, and Kuza Cave. You'll also find Swahili Cave nearby.

Will I be able to park at Reef & Beach Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Reef & Beach Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Reef & Beach Resort feature a casino on the premises?

No, Reef & Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Reef & Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Is Reef & Beach Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, 3 outdoor pools, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Reef & Beach Resort?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Reef & Beach Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Reef & Beach Resort has 4 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Reef & Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Reef & Beach Resort.

Does Reef & Beach Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Reef & Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Reef & Beach Resort is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 26.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Reef & Beach Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Reef & Beach Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Reef & Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 134 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toby, Kapolei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. We had the room that had the patio next to the pool. Very convenient for morning and eveving swimming. We went only once to the larger pools on the property. The Jetty and Mango bars were fun and had very good drinks. Food at the Indian restaurant was fantastic and the best meal we had on the property. Sadly we did not get a chance to try the Italian restaurant. We did not know that it needed a reservation like the Indian restaurant. The snack bar by the Mango bar had good snacks, popcorn, peanuts, hotdogs, etc. We will be going back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Gisella

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll recommend this place to anyone traveling to Zanzibar. Only suggestion is, the sea view suites look too old. They need to be renovated or upgraded.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros : location by the ocean is beautiful 2 pools, 3 restaurants Clean Cons : food quality is average Not much aroud very isolate (depends what you want to do and like)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph (Lennan)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Didier

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Elliot, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beach was beautiful. And the resort was great. The food was good but not incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely amazing

I loved my stay here. We were booked bed and breakfast but upgraded to all inclusive for $30 a day each. The hotel was spotlessly clean. The staff were excellent in every way. The jetty bar was stunning and you could get down to the sea for a swim. Is two lots of steps from the bar. Meals are buffet style with live cooking available every meal and the well stocked bars do a range of cocktails in addition to other drinks. The swimming pool was very clean and in the afternoon the kirks red colobus monkeys came down to play. The beach is right next to the pool although the waves can be strong and I would recommend wearing coral shoes. The room was spacious with a/c and a lovely balcony to enjoy a drink in the evening. If you are there on a Monday or Friday the hotel run a complimentary village trip where you are taken by Abdul one of the animation team to a nearby village where you can visit a school, a local house and have the opportunity to buy exercise books and sweets for the local children. Abdul is an excellent guide and this trip was one of the highlights of our holiday. The manager Silvana was also great and very helpful in returning paintings t us that we left in the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was good, except there was no fresh brewed coffee anywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

varsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best value for money

Best value for money

10/10 Excellent

Iva, Coalville, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, fantastic location and friendly staff

We were really happy at this hotel. Everything was just perfect. Food, location, staff. We stayed in a sea view bungalow and the view was beautiful. The ocean is so colourful and warm. Food is delicious. There was a choice for everyone. European and African food. I loved live cooking there. Every day they cooked one of the meals before your eyes, such as crabs, fish, calamari, meat. Fantastic. Staff was really helpful and very friendly. We enjoyed it a lot and definitely would go back there again. I recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

victor, wincanton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average hotel and close to the beach

I had an enjoyable stay and the rooms were comfortable. The food in the restaurant was very poor - desperately need a experience chef. I booked bed breakfast but as the resort was rather Isolated I had no option but convert to half board - this must be pointed out on the web site. Would I go again - debatable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

afrikaril, Arusha, Tanzania

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Don't go for the food.

I went to this resort for a get-away and to relax and look at the ocean and hear the sound of the waves for a few days. I am not really a beach person. This resort has a 'cruise ship' type atmosphere with a recreation director and evening shows (none of which I took advantage of as per my choosing.) But the resort environs are organized well. I always made sure to sit up-wind from all the smokers sitting around the pool. I got tired of breathing in second hand smoke and eventually gave up and just sat on the balcony of my room. Although I did like their desserts and some of their pastries, in general I found their food to be bland and unimaginative. I recognize the logistical issues in providing good quality food in such an isolated location for guests coming from Europe, South Africa and South America. Therefore, there were no green vegetables available during my stay, A table with an offering of spices from Zanzibar was part of the buffet line, but I never got the idea that the chef knew how or ever used any of them in his food. A case in point were the soups offered with the meals. To me they seems like hot water with some coloring. If the management is reading this, please go online and look for carrot and ginger soup or other recipes which could improve your buffet offerings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Laury, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, clean, & friendly

Staff were especially helpful. Although I had booked just three nights but wanted to come early, they managed to get me two more nights and helped me find a hotel nearby for the other night. They even had a driver take me there and then pick me up the next day. Very helpful staff. This is a quiet, relaxing, non intrusive resort. And the price is right!

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Michelle, Dar es Salaam, TZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pool, Staff Were Exceptional....Especially for the

Reef & Beach Resort was a real bargain! Not luxurious, but perfectly suited to our plans for a relaxed, laid-back, all-inclusive long weekend. The beach is not ideal, pretty rocky. But access to the beautiful Indian Ocean from the stairs of the Jetty Bar was the perfect solution. My main suggestion would be to offer snacks (even at cost, maybe?) in between scheduled meal times.