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Situated in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot, Karabai Villa features an outdoor pool and spa centre. Mnemba Island is 7 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Featuring a balcony, the air-conditioned accommodation features a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with a bath in every unit. Bed linen is offered. Karabai Villa also includes a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. The property has a private beach area and bike hire is available. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling and windsurfing. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, cycling and fishing. Muyuni Beach is 9 km from Karabai Villa. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 56 km from Karabai Villa.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Windsurfing

Cycling


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The perfect retreat to completely relax in peace. As previous reviews have noted, Ali and his team are wonderful, the prepared breakfasts (and other meals if you want them) are great, the pool is fantastic for kids, and there are many spots around...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were amazing -thank you Ali and team. Great chef and food was yummy and we didn't have to lift a finger. Beautiful place.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The villa is exquisite - beautifully appointed - with four sizeable bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. The views over the infinite pool to the Indian Ocean are spectacular. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Our host...
  • Laurene
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff was amazing (thank you Adil, Jenny and Lucy) and helpful, the villa and view are beautiful, it’s in a quiet area which was great after 2 weeks in Paje/Jambiani. The breakfast is really good and the chef cooked for us what we wanted every...
  • Stewart
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Breakfasts were good. Loved the private pool and the view. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Matthias
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    (Almost) everything. the facility is amazing, the place gives you perfect privacy and the host and staff is super friendly. it would be a 10/10 property if there was not 'but'...
  • Joannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect, the hosting, the rooms, the location, the cleanliness.
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were super, helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Great food & very comfortable. We wanted a rest & certainly got it, we did nothing for 12 days. What more could we ask.
  • Serdar
    Turkey Turkey
    It was amazing holiday for me. The stuff are very kind and helpful. They are just doing their job then they disappear after that all villa, garden, pool will be belong to you. If you want to spent a good time along with your family that villa can...
  • Alvaro
    Spain Spain
    Location is incredible, really modern place and staff really helpful.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 93 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Property information

A stunning four bedroom holiday villa perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the turqoise indian ocean. Its blue waters stretch beyond the horizon with the famous mnemba island on the left and nothing but the ocean infront of you. If that’s not enough theres a hidden gem of a private beach. Karabai villa will truly be the place for you for a relaxing holiday away from home. This rental is ideal for a group of people, like friends traveling together or a bigger family with kids. With four bedrooms there is enough private space for everyone but also several meeting spots for parties or bigger get-togethers The villa is.offered on an exclusive basis. It is not shared with other guests. With a total of four ensuite bedrooms groups of friends and family will find this a home away from home. There is a chef on the premises who, upon request can cook your lunches and dinners at 15 dollars per person per meal. We also have an onsite manager and a service lady who will be availaible to ensure you have a wonderful stay

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Karabai Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor swimming pool

    Wellness

    • Spa facilities
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services

    Food & Drink

    • Grocery deliveries
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Cycling
    • Windsurfing
    • Fishing

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service

    Outdoor & View

    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Entertainment and family services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Karabai Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:30 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$75 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Karabai Villa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Karabai Villa

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Karabai Villa on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Karabai Villa on this page.

    • Karabai Villa has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Karabai Villa on this page.

    • Karabai Villa is 2.6 miles from the centre of Matemwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Karabai Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Karabai Villa can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Karabai Villa is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Karabai Villa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Beauty Services
      • Swimming Pool
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Bicycle rental
      • Facial treatments
      • Spa facilities
      • Private beach area
    • Yes, Karabai Villa is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Karabai Villa has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.