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Jafferji Beach Retreat

Kijini, Kaskazini 'A'

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.2 km to Mnemba Island and 3.2 km to Mnemba Island

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/58 Jan 2026

Marie-Josée

Super belle place et staff incroyable. Merci à Munis pour nous avoir donné un si bon service. Je recommande fortement cette place.

5.0/52 Nov 2024

aisha • Solo Trip

Lovely place to stay. Food was ok. Room very spacious and beautifully decorated. Massage was absolutely beautiful. The staff were very attentive and friendly, the manager was a bit of an opportunist and will try get extra $$ when he gets a chance. Overall beautiful place. Would definitely recommend.

5.0/530 Aug 2024

Ileana • Couple Trip

We had a great stay and a wonderful time at J.B.R. The property is well kept, cozy and very pretty; our room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The restaurant is excellent! The service is a little slow (no issue for us), the staff is friendly, the food is delicious and not expensive. Cherry on the cake: 1. We loved the shampoo & body wash offered by the resort; 2. The live band on Wednesday was a great surprise and so much fun!

5.0/520 Jun 2023

Arnaud • Couple Trip

We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The staff was really friendly and helpfull. Everything was easy there we book some trips with them and it was good. The breakfast is good and the restaurant part serve good food. The view on the beach from the pool is beautiful. I highly recommend this place to whoever want to go in Zanzibar.

5.0/510 Jul 2022

Larno • Solo Trip

Good holiday option for this part of Zanzibar. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food and options.

5.0/55 Jul 2022

Sara • Solo Trip

I stayed in the hotel for two weeks in the off-season, I was able to fully enjoy the magical rest. I had a massage, swam in the pool and in the ocean with the dolphins and long walks on the beach every day. The staff always made me feel comfortable and never let me lack anything. Always courteous, smiling and helpful. The food was delicious. The room spacious, bright, with a special view directly over the ocean. I would highly recommend staying at Jaffery Beach Retreat to anyone who wants to get away from stress and enjoy days of absolute relaxation and hakuna matata! Thank you so much for your hospitality. Best regards from Italy Sara

5.0/524 Jan 2022

Renata • Solo Trip

The whole setup of this property is amazing. The staff from the manager to the wait staff were super welcoming and helpful. Best seafood pasta i have had hand down. The location is quiet remote however. If you're ok spending time with yourself totally do it. I will be booking again.

5.0/523 Sep 2021

Chad • Trip with Friends

Property is well kept. Pool looks a little larger in the photo than in reality but otherwise everything is as pictured on their site.

5.0/56 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

We were immediately upgraded to a huge suite with spectacular furniture with ocean view, because we booked with Expedia. MJ and the staff treated us royalty. As a boutique hotel, the menu was limited but fresh and the breakfast service choices were enjoyable.

5.0/59 Jul 2021

Verified traveler • Family Trip

I hadn't been to Zanzibar in many years and was afraid that the road from Stone Town (we took the ferry from Dar es Salaam) would be rough but it was a pleasant surprise to see the road was completely smooth, well maintained all the way to Matemwe. There were 6 of us staying at Jafferji Beach Retreat and were warmly welcomed on our arrival by manager "MJ" with a nice cool drink. Our rooms were very spacious and clean. The pool was very clean and nice to relax at. The breakfast each morning was excellent with a range of choices. We had dinner at Jafferji each evening and every meal we had was well-prepared - they have a great chef! Grilled octopus is a great choice as well as the prawns, if you like seafood. There are only small resorts bordering the Jafferji so this portion of the beach in Matemwe is very quiet. Most of the activity we could see were fishermen fishing with nets in the reef, which goes out several hundred meters. The reef is rough with a lot of sea urchins so if you venture out on the reef, make sure to wear thick diving boots or shoes you don't mind getting wet. If you head to the right on the beach, you will find a small fish market that is very active around noon. There are also a couple other resorts and restaurants down that way if you want to try lunch or dinner someplace else to mix it up. My wife had a pedicure and we all had a massage at the spa. Great massage! The masseuses come from Cinnamon Spa in Stone Town. MJ did a great job managing!

5.0/58 Apr 2021

Andriana • Trip with Friends

The hotel has a great location and views. Spacious room, friendly staff, ready to assist with anything.

5.0/58 Feb 2021

Alexander • Couple Trip

Good location. Very nice room with wooden stylish furniture.

4.0/55 Jan 2026

Patrick • Solo Trip

Very nice setting; friendly personnel; large and clean rooms; OK restaurant

4.0/510 Feb 2023

Adriana • Couple Trip

Good hotel. Clean, very friendly and helpful staff. I think the description of Boutique hotel does not correspond to reality, a good 3 star hotel, well decorated, but which has had its day, at the moment well used. The location was good for our purpose, scuba diving on the island of Mnemba. The beach in front of the hotel is full of boats and (this may change) full of sea urchins. Not the most pleasant place to swim. For breakfast you get a plate of fruits, juice, water, coffee or tea and you can choose a dish: English or Omelette or Porridge, etc. If you want anything else, you will have to pay US$10.00. Few good options for lunch or dinner outside the hotel, 1 restaurant very close, and another one you have to walk about 20 minutes by the beach. We ate a few times at the hotel during our stay, the food was good. Drinks reasonably priced, not exaggerated like other hotels.

4.0/515 Dec 2022

Maxime • Couple Trip

Hotel calme, personnels adorables, cuisine delicieuse.aurait besoin d un coup de neuf, eloignement important

4.0/53 Dec 2021

Verena

Nice place, beautiful beach. Extra plus for reusable glass bottles for water!

4.0/54 Jan 2020

Rasmus • Couple Trip

Big rooms, comfortable beds, nice pool and right on the beach. Quite small menu with okay food. Waiters were kind but a little bit to eager when cleaning tables which made us stressed. Otherwise very helpful!

3.0/515 Nov 2025

Christian • Solo Trip

Nettes Hotel, nettes Servicepersonal, leider im Dachumbau, was den ruhigen Strandnachmittag etwas beeinträchtigt hat. Hotel verfügt über eigene Liegen und ist direkt am Strand. Dadurch ist man direkt am Strand und doch privat. Das ist auch nötig, da der Strand an sich zwar schön ist aber für die wenigen Touristen kaum nutzbar. Gefühltes Verhältnis Strandverkäufer zu Tourist 10:1. Das beginnt spätestens am 2.Tag zu nerven. Zimmerreinigung ist sehr gewissenhaft und sticht mit ihrem Arbeitseifer heraus. Preise für Essen und Getränke, eher hochpreisig und für die Region übertrieben. Es gibt aber kaum Alternativen.

2.0/520 Jun 2021

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

nothing

1.0/56 Feb 2026

agostino • Couple Trip

La camera era discreta il bagno invece faceva schifo, sporco, maleodorante e mancante di tutti gli accessori. Spesso è mancata l'elettricità e quindi anche l'acqua ed il wifi. Ristorante sufficiente ma carente sul menu. Personale attento e disponibile. L'Hotel ha bisogno di urgente ristrutturazione,

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Luggage Storage

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No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

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Free WiFi

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Matemwe, Matemwe, TZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-midnight

Check-out10:00

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

About Jafferji Beach Retreat

Jafferji Beach Retreat Location
With a stay at Jafferji Beach Retreat in Matemwe, you'll be 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Muyuni Beach and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Mapenzi Beach. This beach hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium.

Jafferji Beach Retreat Facility and Service
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Jafferji Beach Retreat Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Room Type and Price

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - Tue, 04 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children