Jua Retreat

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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Superior Villa, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast meal
On the beach
View from property
View from property

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

Superior Villa, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Private spa tub
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Michamvi Beach, Michanvi Pingwe South East Coast, Michamvi, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dongwe Beach - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Paje Beach - 33 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Marumbi Beach - 83 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Baladin - ‬5 min drive
  • Zanzi Bar
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Jua Retreat

Hotel near Pingwe Beach
Located close to Michamvi Kae Beach, Jua Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Jua Retreat offer comforts such as private spa tubs and private pools, as well as perks like furnished patios and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Jua Retreat are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals and snacks included

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Private spa tub
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 4.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jua Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Jua Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jua Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jua Retreat?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jua Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Jua Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60.00 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Jua Retreat?

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

Where is Jua Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michamvi hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pingwe Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach. Dongwe Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Jua Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything perfect
Fantastic place. Rooms , service, views, food i the restaurant. Thank you Hanna and team for making our stay so enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So Relaxing!
Had a wonderful time. Great location. Nice rooms. Absolutely amazing staff. Emanuel, Jamal, Musa and Hassan provide world-class service. Very professional and always pleasant. Highly recommend. Looking forward to returning someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Isle of Wight

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to dislike. Everything was just perfect, the staff and food was exceptional. Just four bungalow rooms, set apart which gave privacy. Coffee and home made biscuits brought to the veranda first thing in the morning to enjoy while looking over the beach and sea.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on Earth
Unique gateaway in a secluded area in Zanzibar. Amazing team of hosts, high quality gastronomy, perfect to unwind, rebalance and enjoy nature’s beautiful offerings. The colors of sky and ocean, the brightness of a sky illuminated with stars, the softness of the winds take you to a different dimension. Big thumbs up to Nigel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Egon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to spend some days in paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic
our stay in Jua was a magic holiday. All the staff ( Hassan, Emmanuel, Mousa, and the Kitchen Chief ..) were very professional. They did everything we requested. The Villa is very beautiful ( the only thing to improve will be to avoid insectes come in...otherwise il was very nice ). The food was amazing..Thanks for all the staff .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bliss.
Truly sensational. This ‘hotel’ only has 4 rooms so it has a really personal feel, the staff seem to take real pleasure in making you feel welcome, relaxed, well fed, and thoroughly looked after. The room was brilliant with great views and a private plunge pool. Asante sana.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ivan, North Bergen, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve traveled to many places and stayed in various hotels. Jua exceeded my expectations. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anushka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Hallvard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt for vår bryllupsreise.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jua Retreat is a lovely resort nested in lush tropical nature. The bungalows offer lot of room for privacy and comfort. Allover it was a perfect stay in tropical paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello & Jambo, We stayed at Jua Retreat for 10 days and it was perfect. The hotel deserves the name "PARADISE". The bungalows, the food and drink, the atmosphere and this view! But the absolute highlights are Hassan, Jamal, Emmanuel, Mousa, the kitchen chief, the cleaning team, our driver, our guide and the poolboys! We have never had such a great service. The team is incredible and we really enjoyed the talks. Especially we want to thank Hassan, he surprised us with a meal on a boat in the moonlight. Thank you so much! Hassan and his team are incredibly nice and good people. We will miss you! You only deserve the BEST! The concept of Jua is unique and just great. We are sure that we will meet again. Asante sana! We wish you the best! We really miss the juices, fruits, coconuts, tambi, chapati and poolside food! ;) Greetings from Lars and Ari (Shilole) from Germany! ;)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Privacy, libertà, mare bellissimo, cibo ottimo, personale perfetto. Super consigliato
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
struttura tranquilla e rilassante,personale garbato e disponibile, cibi preparati con maestria serviti con buoni vini sudafricani.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sven, Frankfurt am Main

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaft schöne und ruhige Anlage mit bestem Ausblick. Das Personal ist sehr nett und sehr zuvor kommend. Das Essen super lecker, Dinner am Strand kein Problem usw. Wir kommen wieder!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018