Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

We enjoyed our stay at Bluebay Beach Resort as honeymooners from start to finish despite us travelling in the rainy weather, we experienced wet first 3 days there.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. And made us feel at home. We booked a superior room, it was very spacious and clean. However, our superior room didn’t have a clear view of the beach as we had thought it would have from the description. The food was so good, fresh and we had lots of variety everyday for all 3 meals.

The resort upgraded is to the all inclusive package which meant we didn’t have to pay for our meals and had unlimited access to some selected soft drinks, water, local beers and cocktails. It was amazing.

Dass, the hotel manager was also really great and helped coordinate our activities with his activities coordinator, Sajeed.

I would definitely go back but this time during the drier season 🙂

its a good place but no room service available, tge staff are so nice and a great gate away.

Large rooms, rich meals all inclusive (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
The bar is always available (closes at midnight if i remember correctly) and my stay included alcholic beverages (not all the classic cocktails, but beers and wines available).

Sea is fantastic. In this potion of the island the tide effect is strong so you will enjoy the best sea in the morning. but it is very easy to go on tour in the island and explore different beaches.

The Resort has for you to use several SUP boards, kayaks and windsurfs: perfect relaxing vacation

Going to Zanzibar and not staying at Blue Bay would not have been the same experience! It was the best stay I have ever had.
When we arrive at the Hotel, they welcome us to paradise. You have to experience this hotel to truly understand why … Even so, I will try to describe what you will find.

The Hotel is beautiful. Located at the best coast in Zanzibar. The beach is breathtaking.

The gastronomic experience that Blue Bay provides is amazing. I staid at the hotel during the COVID19 pandemic, due to the low occupancy during these periods sometimes buffet was not available but a varied menu was available with two options of starters, soups, main courses and deserts to choose from. I was delighted with the food, and that doesn’t happen often to me when I travel.

In addition to the swimming pool, gym and tennis court, the Hotel provides kayaks, stand up paddle, windsurf and kitesurf boards free of charge. You will also find a ping-pong and pool tables, and a mini multi-language library.

As in the vast majority of the beaches on the island you need to take into account the tides (available for consultation on the internet and at the hotel) both for swimming and for water sports. Depending on the tides variation, it may not be possible to swim or practice water sports. Given the quality and variety of complementary services offered by the hotel, this wasn’t a problem. However, I strongly recommend planning your day taking into account the tides, both at the hotel and outside (tours, etc). Only in the north of the island (Kendwa and Nungwi) we can swim all day, but note that they are very touristic areas, which despite being very beautiful and worth visiting have not won our preference for accommodation.
There is a diving club at the hotel which is managed separately. Mnemba atoll is just 15 km from the hotel.

The rooms are spacious, have a super comfortable bed with a mosquito net and air-conditioning. As the all other areas at the hotel they are very clean. The superior rooms have a fantastic view over the beach.
Every night the friendly staff spray anti-mosquito, which combined with the mosquito net keeps mosquitos away.
A safe is available on your room at no extra-cost. It should be used as a preventive measure, we considered the hotel very safe. The island is safe too.

This hotel works great for both families and couples on half-board and all-inclusive options. The hotel is nicely located with good access to other interesting places in the island.
The internet is available throughout the hotel, it is free and of excellent quality.

I have to emphasize the commitment and affection of all the hotel staff, their only purpose is to provide the best for their guests. I loved meeting them all.

I Highly, highly recommend this hotel.

Amazing place to rest, most friendly staff and a beautiful setting. This is a true gem for any holiday.

Wonderful place, great service, it definitely deserves 5 stars. I have never met before such a friendly staff in a hotel, everybody are helpful, always with a great attitude, literally making your holidays the best time in your life.
I was impressed by the beautiful, daily tended garden with lush vegetation.
A place rather for people who travel without children, I definitely recommend it for a romantic holiday for two or for a group of friends.
Live music in the evenings, table tennis and billiards available.

Very friendly and healpful owner. He is The Keaper of The heighest standard. Id he is not around it can be so-so. Place is great

It was AWESOME! Great staff. Lovely pool and beach. Food was ok. All on one level.

Spacious, beautiful, clean rooms with great view from the balcony ( we opted for a Superior room). The staff is wonderful. Everyone from the lady at the reception, to the servers, and the chef . The chef was truly amazing. He catered to all our dietary needs at a moment’s notice. Truly an enjoyable vacation at an island off the coast. The only con I had about his place was the lack of openness at the beach . You couldn’t just walk to the beach and jump into the waters. There were stairs that needed to be utilized to get on same level to the waters. Plus the waters are not the cleanest near the shore.

Not crowded. Polite service, you feel all the time that you are on vacation to relax. Hotel is next to the beautiful beach. Food is nice with a mix of local and European flavour. Each dinner is accompanied with music or some additional performance like local dancers or tribal music, so you can fell like you are in Africa.

Stayed here a few years ago with friends and decided to stop by again today. Am glad to see that its still the same and well run. We enjoyed the live music and dinner. The best seafood platter.

The best thing about Bluebay is the staff. Everyone from reception and chef to landscape and waiters very friendly and approachable. The hotel has undergone some renovation and is in good shape, rooms are comfortable and clean. Lots of choice for entertainment, food was fantastic and a range of restaurants to pick from. 20min flights from Dar-Es-Salam followed by an hour drive.

Recently came here on my honeymoon. We absolutely loved it. It was definitely the little piece of heaven we were searching for. It was very relaxing. There were never too many people around and it never felt crowded. We loved the pool and the views of the beach were stunning. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the food and drinks and would highly recommended this place to any friend traveling to Zanzibar. They also made it easy to get out of the hotel on excursions by having trusted tour operators in the lobby which was a great help. Thanks Blue Bay for an unforgettable honeymoon!

Everything here is perfect. Location, surroundings, breakfast, athmosphere and staff. I have never met a more friendly staff. Always smiling and ready to serve me in any way. The beach is just magnificent. This was my best hotel experience ever!

Great resort and value! The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable. Perhaps only lacking 24hr room service. The food has good options for breakfast and dinner and the evening entertainment was fun, especially the breakdancers!

The resort also houses one of the islands best dive schools too.

The resort also has access to a beautiful beach which is great for swimming.

Great ambience, approachable and helpful staff. Joyce caught my eye, the lady can surely make your stay comfortable. She is all about the positive vibe.