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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Restaurant
Poolside bar
Restaurant
Deluxe Garden View Room
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa

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Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa, 00000
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Garden View

Junior Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Junior Suites

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Garden View Room

Deluxe Garden View Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Ocean View Room

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Muyuni Beach. .This beach resort is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Kendwa Beach and 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Nungwi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 15 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Beachfront resort with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa offers 112 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Oasis Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a health club. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants on site.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
Dining availability limited at one or more venues
Gourmet or à la carte dining limited to 1 meal per stay

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 208384.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 104192.00 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bluebay Beach Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort
Bluebay Beach Resort Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Hotel Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort Spa
Bluebay Beach Resort Spa
Bluebay Beach & Spa Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Resort
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Resort Kiwengwa

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place with great staff

An amazing place to stay, right on the beach. The food was exceptional and very safe (even salads), no need to worry about "cook it, peel it, eat it" - just eat it all! We had the all-inclusive which was well worth it, lots of fun cocktails and mocktails that were included. Everyone working there was friendly and professional. They spray against mosquitoes, outside and inside, so we must have seen less than 5 in a whole week. I would recommend booking your own airport transfer as it's easy to find something considerably cheaper than what the hotel would organize. About 70min drive. The beach is huge (at low tide), and you can walk for kilometres. There can be sea urchins, so water shoes are a good idea. Swimming was safe, and more fun at high tide with the waves. Two pools that are well maintained. All in all, a perfect place to stay and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SABENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Blue Bay Resort was wonderful. The service, food and hospitality was excellent. I however will like to suggest that the male staff pls use deodorant especially when interacting with guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was booked on AL staff are exceptional from the receptionist, porters to waiters. They ensured that our stay was comfortable. They are very friendly, ever smiling and ready to assist when called upon. There was variety of food and entertainment, Zanzibari night was my best. I will come back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff seemed unhappy Although the advertisement says non powered water sports are included that is not true. It is a hike to do anything from the hotel such as boring diving, tours etc Everything is at least an hour away. High tide eliminates the beach. Low tide brings droves of annoying “beach boys” selling everything- they are very persistent and will kill your desire to swim in the sea. Hoses on the beach look nice but know what they will leave behind - nothing done to clear that
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kay Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarojini

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bhupendra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Colonial attitude by some members of the staff

Dass, the manager, is an exception to this hotel. We had visited this hotel in 2015 when it was amazing with exceptional members of staff. A few members of the staff still have a colonial attitude and give a service accordingly- expect a substandard service if you are a non- white resident like we are. Packed lunch for an excursion with a special dietary need of a vegetarian meal with no garlic, no onion, no egg, no fish and absolutely no meat was requested for 12 people including 2 children. The packed lunch supplied consisted of: Ham sandwich, boiled egg, egg muffin, egg croissant, apple and bottle of water- four items completely opposite to our needs. The head chef was reminded of our needs at least five times and seemed to be very arrogant about his attitude towards us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach property. Amazing nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vijay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was exquisite!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just amazing from friendliness stafx and serve
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing getaway

Beautiful location in NE Zanzibar, gorgeous beach, comfortable room, nice variety of activities including a great pool. Breakfast is excellent; dinner quality varies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff - very friendly and accommodating. Location is great, pool is great. Drink selection for all inclusive is ok, but if you request something, they’ll make it. Beds are comfortable, rooms are nice with a balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ozayr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful resort and lovely ocean for wading. The drink and food choices on the all inclusive were very nice. The all inclusive is a limited menu, so not exactly all inclusive. Everything had to be ordered through a waiter, who wrote up a ticket that got rang up by a bar tender, then brought to you to be signed when you were finished ordering. Just a slow and lengthy process for items that were already included, but the waiters were very polite and fun. The beer and drinks were tasty: the house wine was not. The reservation said to contact the hotel for arrival assistance and check in procedure, but the emails were not answered, and the call wasn't helpful either. We finally had a native speaker call to be sure we had reservations and ended up finding our own transportation to the facility an hour from Stone Town. Due to the "beach boys" who are waiting for you on the sand, I didn't feel safe or enjoyable to walk the beach as one has to constantly ask the "boys' to stop walking with you. Most were nice but one got angry and yelled. This was even wading out into the water. The hotel had security on the beach in front of the hotel to assist if needed. Just not the free and easy feel I want at a beach. Be sure to take lots of tsh1000, 2000 to use for tipping frequently or you will find it difficult to get change for this. Tip: if you find a waiter that you like, stick with them for the stay in both the restaurant and bar. Also, the entertainment was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

John Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful family vacation

We had a great time with our family. The staff was very thoughtful and nice. Particularly the staff at the restaurant and drink areas. The housekeeping staff was adequate but never left enough towels of drinking glasses despite us asking for them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place for some relaxation

Repeat visit (as we stayed here about 12 years ago as well), still good value and a good choice for a few days break (at the end of a couple of weeks viewing wildlife on the main land). Room was comfortable, and more spacious than most hotel rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was varied. Amenities (not that we used much ) and location seemed good. Will definitely be considering this hotel if we travel to Zanzibar again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Kiwengwa

This is a great place to stay on Zanzibar’s northeast coast. The setting is gorgeous, and the rooms are of high standard. The food is also excellent. All in all, a great option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the African feel of the property, with the luxury of a European resort. Spacious and well laid out, the rooms have plenty of privacy and great aspect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gustaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for relaxing

Stayed with all inclusive, it was overall a really good hotel with good food, drinks and service! Unclear in the beginning with which resturant you could use, but other than that it was really good! Friendly staff and always clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aliasghar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019