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Karamba

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Free daily continental breakfast
Honeymoon Room | Living area
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Karamba, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar South Region
  • Place, Dimbani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kizimkazi Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mchangamble Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)

Room options

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Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Smoking, Ocean View

  • 996 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 750 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 750 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 900 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Room | Beach/ocean view

Honeymoon Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Cabin | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Cabin

  • 969 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kizimkazi

Karamba places you next to Dimbani Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. This 3.5-star hotel has 22 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dimbani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mchangamble Beach - 19 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 30 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪jumbo restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪eden rock - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Karamba

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Karamba, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, a library, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with wired internet. Furnished lanais, sitting areas, and private yards are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Wired internet (USD 2 per day)
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • MISUNU

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only

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 4.00 per person, per night
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 50 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: USD 0 (one-way), from 2 to 11 years old

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.

  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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: 1:30 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 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.

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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Karamba Hotel Kizimkazi Dimbani
Karamba Hotel
Karamba Hotel Kizimkazi
Karamba Hotel
Karamba Kizimkazi
Hotel Karamba Kizimkazi
Kizimkazi Karamba Hotel
Hotel Karamba
Karamba Hotel
Karamba Kizimkazi
Karamba Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Karamba?

Karamba provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Karamba?

This hotel is located in Kizimkazi, just steps from Dimbani Beach. You'll also find Kizimkazi Beach and Salaam Cave Aquarium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Karamba?

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

Is a spa located at Karamba?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages.

Does Karamba feature a casino at the property?

No, Karamba doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Karamba?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Karamba?

At this beachfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Karamba?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private outdoor spa tubs.

Does Karamba feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Karamba serves free continental breakfast at MISUNU each morning.

Will Karamba allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Karamba.

Are there connecting rooms at Karamba?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Karamba?

The closest major airport to Karamba is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 22.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Karamba?

Yes, every guestroom at Karamba comes with a furnished lanai with some featuring ocean views.

Does Karamba have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Karamba.

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