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Ifa Beach Resort

3.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Kuza Cave

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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.
Stunning courtyard with a central fountain, lush greenery, and a checkered pool, surrounded by a multi-level structure with balconies offering scenic views.
Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony, featuring a comfortable bed and a refreshing pool area.
Relax and dine on the balcony with a view of lush greenery, featuring a table, chairs, and lounge chair.
Two beds with canopies face the ocean view from the furnished balcony with a small table and wicker chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Jambiani Beach Road, Jambiani
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kuza Cave
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony view

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Bungalow, Sea View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Jambiani Beach is within a 5-minute walk of Ifa Beach Resort while other popular sites like Kuza Cave are within a mile (2 km). This 12-room, 3-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Paje Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Makunduchi Beach - 20 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ifa Beach Resort

On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Kuza Cave
Guests of Ifa Beach Resort enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Patios, ceiling fans, and safes are also available.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Ia Beach Resort Spa has 1 treatment room. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 10 reviews
$117 nightly
The price is $143
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Georgian architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

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

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 40 per vehicle (one-way)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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: noon
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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 offsite parking (reservations required).

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ifa Beach Resort Jambiani
Ifa Beach Jambiani
Ifa Beach
Ifa Beach Resort Hotel
Ifa Beach Resort Jambiani
Ifa Beach Resort Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ifa Beach Resort?

Ifa Beach Resort provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Ifa Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Jambiani, just steps from Jambiani Beach. You'll also find Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ifa Beach Resort?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking (reservations required).

Is a spa located at Ifa Beach Resort?

Ia Beach Resort Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Thai massages, hot stone massages, and couples treatments.

Does Ifa Beach Resort feature a casino on the premises?

No, Ifa Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ifa Beach Resort?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ifa Beach Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a restaurant, and massages on the beach.

Does Ifa Beach Resort have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ifa Beach Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ifa Beach Resort serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Ifa Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ifa Beach Resort.

Does Ifa Beach Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Ifa Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Ifa Beach Resort is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 22.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ifa Beach Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Ifa Beach Resort comes with a patio with some featuring sea or garden views.

Ifa Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property just doesn’t have any amenities at this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piotr, Warszawa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely beach resort with nice pool. Staff is very helpful and attentive. perfect location for long beach walks away from the crowds. WiFi was working well as well as the AC. wish to be back one day :)

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very laid back place, but assistance is always available at the front desk and at the restaurant. The pool was clean and a nice size. Our room was nice, with great AC and a nice balcony with lounge chairs. It was great for a family of 4. Ocean not great for swimming (lots of seaweed), but great for beach combing (always) and looking for interesting sea life (like itty bitty hermit crabs) during low tide. We had a late evening flight so we stayed that last day until 1800. They even gave us a room to shower in before our shuttle back to the airport. Great massage too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I had a fantastic holiday at Ifa Beach Resort. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. We book several tours through the hotel and ate most of our meals at the delicious restaurant. The room was very clean and comfortable. The swimming pool was a dream. I highly recommend staying at Ifa Beach Resort on our trip to Jambiani!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food at the restaurant, staff and owner very helpful (the owner gave us even a cooking station to cook in our bungalow!), all friendly. Hotel on the beach, very nice swimming pool, and the Jambiani people were very friendly. Our children were playing football with them every evening!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Tom

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

Superb stay.

Really nice modest cost beach resort. Staff quickly fixed a couple shortcomings in our room. Lovely pool, nice shaded areas. Nourshing brekkies. Restaurant a bit of a disappointment, chef needs more training, especiall in cooking fish. Overall, great value in lovelly setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Exceeded Expectation

IFA Beach resort/ hotel far exceeded our expectations.....we have travelled alot and stayed in many resorts/hotels and we can genuinely say that this is one of our best hotels we've stayed in especially when it comes to value for money.... What is evident from the resort is that their efforts are to create an environment for their guest to totally enjoy their stay and we can say that we felt it totally, what was also evident was that ALL staff are treated well behind the scene as you'll see they love their job... The one and only disappointing thing is we only stayed four nights and travelled north of Zanzibar, IFA Beach resort set the standard so high that the resort we booked into was so poor in comparison. Would I recommend IFA Beach Resort...100% yes... Be assured you can expect a return visit next time we are in Zanzibar..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Monika

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

Beach side

The location is perfect, directly on the long, nice and pretty calm Jambiani beach. The hotel has a large garden with flowers and palm trees around the pool area. Some sun beds directly on the beach (with a small fence so vendors not walking straight in) Good breakfast. We had a large basic room eith big bed and huge balcony with excellent sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mathieu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel with great workers. Very well located in front of the beautiful sea. Thank you for everything !
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rommene ganske rene, strøm og vann er borte av og til, har ikke safe i rommet. Til frokost kan bare få maks 2 egg ikke mer, vannet må kjøpes til frokost også. Det finnes ikke frokostbuffe, mulig å få 2 egg (kokst, stekt eller omlet) eller panekakke. Servive: de bruker å svare "POLE POLE". Det betyr sakte sakte. Da var service Pole Pole :)
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stedet var som det skulle være. Dejlig pool og udendørs område. Man kan ikke bade der da det er meget lav vandet der. Men en lille tur med en mango båd og så kan man snorkle. Værelser er lidt slidte, men fint. Jambiani er et sted hvor man oplever Afrika på Zanzibar. Fed oplevelser.

10/10 Excellent

Inès

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coup de cœur. L'établissement était parfaitement équipé, très bien situé, la piscine est très belle, on a le combo piscine et vue sur la mer qui est à 30 secondes de l'hôtel. Le restaurant de l'hôtel est plutôt bon, même s'il y a des chats affamés qui n'hésitent pas à être agressifs (mais le serveur peut les éloigner). Il y a une bonne ambiance dans l'hôtel, on se sent vraiment en vacances. J'en garde de merveilleux souvenirs et je reviendrai, c'est sûr.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oli hyvin rannalla Ilmastointi laite ei säätynyt kunnolla
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Italia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort molto curato, in posizione splendida di fronte al mare, per una vacanza di tutto relax. Tutto il personale (reception, ristorante/bar, addetti ai servizi) cordiali, gentili e disponibili.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Je ne recommande pas

A l'arrivée, la personne m'a juste montré ma chambre. Aucune info concernant le fonctionnement des choses tel que le bouton pour avoir de l'eau chaude, par exemple. Rien, non plus, sur l'accès à la plage, la piscine, au petit déjeuner. A part me montrer la chambre, rien. Je n'ai même pas eu le temps de lui demander quoique ce soit, elle s'est barrée. Accueil médiocre. Concernant les nuisances également, au loby et à proximité, chacun fait sa vie, rien faire des gens qui essaient tant bien que mal de pouvoir dormir ou de profiter des chants des oiseaux... Toutefois, Piscine et petit dej, biens.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gepflegte, kleine Hotelanlage (12 Zimmer) mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Die Zimmer sind groß und modern gehalten, inklusive Ventilator und Klimaanlage. Die Zimmer sind auf einzelne Bungalows verteilt zwischen Strand und Palmen bzw. Garten. Direkt hinter dem Pool beginnt dann auch schon der (öffentliche) Strand. Aufgrund von Ebbe und Flut ist ein ganztägiges Schwimmen im Meer nicht möglich, jedoch frühmorgens und spätnachmittags. Es wird jeden Morgen ein abwechslungsreiches Frühstück angeboten inkl. frischem Obstteller und frischen Saft. Wer keinen Massentourismus erleben möchte, ist hier gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Dårlig ledelse og gode medarbejdere

Overordnet set var vores ophold fantastisk. Det eneste som var problemet, var, at manageren og ejeren slet ikke var til nogen hjælp. Jeg havde booket et double room med balkon med udsigt til resortet, men vi fik et lille værelse med et enkelt lille vindue i stedet. Ingen hjælp var at finde, da manageren ikke var til stede, og ejeren sagde, at han intet med værelserne at gøre. Mit ophold var fra d. 26/3-6/4, og fra den 1/4 skulle poolen renoveres. Det var vi ikke blevet informeret om på forhånd, faktisk kun dagen før, så det var ret dårlig stil, da vi havde valgt hotellet pga pool. De prøvede at bilde os ind, at det havde stået på hotellets hjemmeside længe, men da de skulle “bevise” det for os, var det en video af hjemmesiden, som de havde optaget samme dag (onsdag d. 3/4). Alle andre gæster på hotellet, havde også problemer. Udover det så var servicen af resten af medarbejderne fantastisk. De var alle super søde, hjælpsomme hvor de kunne, og sjove. Hotellet var pænt og rent med charmerende værelser. Ville dog vælge at komme tilbage en anden gang.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

занзибар

отель со всем необходимым, на первой линии, приветливый персонал, красивая территория. рекомендую. есть некоторые моменты, но думаю, что они носят временный характер: не работал вечером ресторан, приходилось ходить в другие отели, но это не проблема. без ужина не оставались) отсутствие телевидения, но тоже не катастрофа!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018