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Kisiwa House vs Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa

Kisiwa House and Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Kisiwa House is preferred by most writers compared to Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa. Kisiwa House is ranked #2 in Zanzibar with accolades from 3 reviewers like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House
8 / 10
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa
Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa
7 / 10
PO Box 71, Pingwe, Tanzania
From $208 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"There are four pools -- some with poolside bars -- to satisfy water lovers when tides are out, and the hotel has six restaurants, a gym, and a lovely spa." Full review