Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, Dar es SalaamKarafuu Beach Resort & Spa in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.4, Agoda 1.9.Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star property situated on a white-sand beach in Pingwe, on the east coast of Zanzibar. The resort features 166 air-conditioned rooms, including junior suites and deluxe units with views of the pool. Facilities include several swimming pools, a spa, a fitness centre, tennis courts, and a floating platform. It suits travellers looking for a quiet seaside setting with direct beach access and on-site dining. While the resort offers extensive amenities like massage services and a business centre, some guest rooms show signs of age. The surrounding area is characterised by palm trees and gardens.What stands out

Direct beach access

Multiple swimming pools

On-site spa and fitness centre

Spacious air-conditioned rooms

Watch out for

Outdated room interiors

Rocky areas in the sea

Better-scored in Dar es Salaam

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Lux Marijani Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $266 a night. Lux Marijani Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated in Pwani Mchangani on the north-east coast of Zanzibar.