Reef & Beach Resort

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You can look forward to a poolside bar, a free manager's reception and a terrace at Reef & Beach Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and scuba diving. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a massage at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as beach volleyball, ecotours and snorkelling. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning

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A wooden door with a number plate, a covered porch with a thatched roof, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Bungalow, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a desk with a chair, and a television on the wall.

Family Room Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and a patterned floor.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a welcome mat.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden chair, a woven rug, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A thatched-roof house with a lawn and two lounge chairs.

Bungalow, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden table with a metal bucket, two wine glasses, and a bottle of champagne on a beach setting.

Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a canopy, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A pool area with chairs and a table, surrounded by large pillars and glass doors leading to an outdoor space.

Garden Swim-up

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

Ocean Front Room

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear blue pool, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean Front Swim-up

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Jambiani, Reef & Beach Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Jambiani travel guide
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Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
    Jambiani Beach
    6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Makunduchi Beach
    7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Paje Beach
    16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Kuza Cave
    17 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Reef Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Pishi Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Zad-East
    11 min drive
  • La Shira
    13 min drive
  • Marea Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
    15 min drive

About this property

Reef & Beach Resort

  • Upscale hotel near Jambiani Beach
  • A poolside bar, a free manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Reef & Beach Resort. With a private beach, sunloungers and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a massage at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as beach volleyball, ecotours and snorkelling. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and beach umbrellas
    • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All 222 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Memory foam beds and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Reef & Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All buffet meals, snacks and select beverages included

Land activities

  • Fitness facilities

Entertainment

  • On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Reef & Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Reef & Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reef & Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef & Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Reef & Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Reef & Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Reef & Beach Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Reef & Beach Resort located?

This Jambiani hotel is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Makunduchi Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Swahili Cave and Kuza Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reef & Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the staff was so amazing - so welcoming and positive. Excellent variety of food and just incredible surroundings!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. I would recommend this resort — great food variety, friendly staff members, and lots of things to do at the resort. The pool is great, and the beach area is amazing with breathtaking views and sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very serene and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and wonderful resort. Staff very friendly and helpful. Our room service was excellent. Unfortunately, a lot of renovations and construction was taking place during our stay. The monkeys are sometimes very amusing, but their poop is sometimes annoying.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When I first arrived the man at the front desk was confused about my booking, and told me to wait until the next shift arrives. They don't give you a broucher or map explaining the resort and hours of operations. Instead there is a QR code placard in the room and if you scan it you get redirected. I went to call the front desk to discover the phone didn't work. I had to make an international call to get someone at there number give a message to the front desk. They claimed it would be fixed that day it was not. Then they wanted to fix it my last day there and I explained it could wait until I check out at 2 am, There was no need to rush and have it working now. As a solo traveler you can understand my concern, and disappointment. What if there was an emergency the only way to get in touch with the front desk is to make an international call and hope they relay the message.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great out of the way hotel
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Good hotel for a quick getaway

Nice hotel to stay at for a couple of days with friends.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Awesome staff, amazing pool and comfortable!

We were so happy with the pool, the daily sports, the jetty bar, the Maasai tribal dances, massages, henna, big bed and clean quarters and the friendly staff!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Thank you to the Reef and Beach Resort for a wonderful vacation. If you are looking for a quiet, rustic and beautiful place to travel, I highly suggest Zanzibar
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best value for money

Best value for money
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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everything was good, except there was no fresh brewed coffee anywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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

A little piece of paradise

The room was clean, comfortable and air conditioned and we liked the fact that all rooms were ocean view. The buffet offered a varied menu for all meals, with a very pleasant and attentive staff. The grounds and pool area were all well kept. The address was a little misleading to say it was in Jambiani Beach, because the location was actually on the other side nearly to the next town. We arrived very late and our taxi driver had to slow down to read each resort sign along the way. We finally stopped at another resort to ask directions. We would stay here again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Reef & Beach Resort and had a mixed experience, with both positive highlights and some significant drawbacks. Upon arrival, we were assigned a ground-floor room located next to a building under renovation. This resulted in constant noise, construction dust, and workers moving back and forth outside the room throughout the day and evening. It was simply not acceptable as a place to stay, so we requested a room change. Unfortunately, this was not offered unless we agreed to pay for an upgrade. We chose to do so and were moved to a room with a private pool on the opposite side of the resort. While the upgraded room was quieter, it came with its own issue. The pool area was surrounded by flowering plants with heavy pollen, which discolored the water and even turned our swimwear yellow. Room cleaning was acceptable, but hygiene standards in the restaurants—and especially the bar—were concerning. After three days at the resort, both of us suffered from what appeared to be traveler’s stomach, which we believe may be linked to the cleanliness levels. The staff were generally friendly, but interactions felt somewhat impersonal, and it was difficult to build any real connection. Security at the resort was handled by Maasai guards, which in itself was reassuring, but they were also actively trying to sell excursions and other services. This created an uncomfortable mix of roles that did not feel appropriate. On the positive side, the location of the resort is truly idyllic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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L’hôtel est vraiment un petit paradis. Le ponton permet d accéder directement à la mer à marée haute et à la plage à marée basse. L hôtel est grand avec ses 2 piscines et permet de ne pas se sentir oppressé. Le personnel est souriant, les repas buffet sont un régal. Attention l hôtel est loin de la ville ce qui ne nous a pas posé de problème. Petit plus, l hôtel est construit autour de la mangrove et abrite une famille de colobes roux qui se promènent quotidiennement à travers les allées.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très belle surprise. Un personnel extrêmement efficace et souriant. Un service de grande qualité. Un emplacement parfait. Une eau transparence et turquoise. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023