Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa

Spa tub, body treatments, facials, massage/treatment rooms

Garden Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(94 Ratings)

Resort in Unguja North Region

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Bluebay Beach Resort And 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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Changuu Island

27.7 mi

Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi

29.3 mi

Hakuna Matata Spice Farm

19.5 mi

zanzibar kilosas conservation

29.2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Garden View

1 Double • 646 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Garden Room

1 Double • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Garden View Room

1 Double • 32 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Ocean View Room

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

££££

Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa

££££

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(94 Ratings)

Resort in Unguja North Region

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this resort

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Changuu Island

27.7 mi

Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi

29.3 mi

Hakuna Matata Spice Farm

19.5 mi

zanzibar kilosas conservation

29.2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Garden View

1 Double • 646 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Garden Room

1 Double • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Garden View Room

1 Double • 32 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Ocean View Room

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(94 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

It is quite a nice hotel with quite good food, however, we are very disappointed by the non-existent goodwill and understanding in case of problems and feel fooled! We have shortly before arrival to the hotel suffered a severe food poisoning and had to be treated in the hospital (there were also some side effects with medication, etc.). It was therefore impossible for us to arrive at the hotel from the beginning. We then arrived there after two days after the premature end of the medications. Here we described the problem with the two missed days and asked for a refund due to the circumstances. Here we were assured several times that this would not be a problem from their side (our booking site Expedia would be rather problematic here). After departure and repeated request for a refund by mail via Expedia, however, no one wanted to know anything about the refund promised to us there. The general manager has claimed false facts here and according to the mail heis not even entitled to decide something like that. Why do they tell us something like that on the spot and act very understanding and as soon as we are gone the opposite happens? The said manager does not answer our mails anymore. This is not acceptable for a 5 star hotel. Are very disappointed and would not recommend it! It was already hard enough because of the disease and then you don't need something like this!

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Great beach property. Amazing nice staff

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

My stay was exquisite!!

4.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Super staff. Great beach God food.

4.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Super Nice staff.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Everything was just amazing from friendliness stafx and serve

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Super friendly and helpful staff. Always a smile on their faces and very kind to our two year old. Cleaning was perfect. Garden was beautiful and well kept. View over palm trees and the sea was lovely. Buffet was also good and more varied than expected. So all in all we had a wonderful stay!

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

We had a fantastic stay at Bluebay Beach Resort! General Manager Jonathan and his team are simply amazing. I will definetely go back!

2.5 / 10.0

Oct 2021

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

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

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

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

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 wasnt 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 didnt 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!

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

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!

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

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.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

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.

2.5 / 10.0

Jun 2019

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!

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

10.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Loved the friendliness and warm welcome of the staff. An upgrade of room at check-in was a nice surprise.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2019

The food was amazing. The evening entertainment was wonderful The beach was so beautiful It’s the 2nd visit of ours and we would go again

5.0 / 10.0

May 2019

The food was amazing.The evening entertainment was wonderfulThe beach was so beautifulIt’s the 2nd visit of ours and we would go again

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Bluebay Resort has a wonderful green territory. The hotel is located on a very good beach. It is very exotic, lots to see and explore. It is great for walking and running. There is a very pleasant sea view from the most common places (restaurants, cafes, swimming pool). Breakfasts and dinners are good enough with a good variety. We liked our pool dinner under the skies. Masai, dance groups and other shows were really great. Rooms are spacious and well furnished. We liked to sit outside on a balcony looking at blossoming bushes and trees. We would like to thank the hotel management for taking good care of us and there client oriented approach.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Liked everything about this place.Could not fault on anything.Well done Bluebay. Keep it up. It was the best hols ever.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Liked everything about this place. Could not fault on anything. Well done Bluebay. Keep it up. It was the best hols ever.

1.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Hotel Staff are very rood, especially at the pool bar they are not interested in you, any other places are same... if you mist anything by 1 min they says time is passed and no service, By the way its all inclusive but they give you most poor quality drinks ever ...Never again...

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Beautiful location, excellent food and staff - thoroughly enjoyed my stay

2.5 / 10.0

Oct 2018

A lovely restful stay at the stunning Bluebay Resort on a magical stretch of the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar in October 2018. Staff was so very pleasant and accommodating, food was plentiful and very good, beautifully presented, and the two pools were crystal clear with the perfect temperature water. I loved every moment of my stay there.

2.5 / 10.0

Oct 2018

2.5 / 10.0

Feb 2018

The hotel was amazing! The beach with perfect sand, with interesting tides, still enabling swimming. The room was very clean, the double bed HUGE. The variety in the buffet restaurant was very good. The stuff was very nice and friendly. The hotel is spacious, and doest feel crowded. We enjoyed our stay very much

2.5 / 10.0

Feb 2018

2.5 / 10.0

Jan 2018

amazing...a well.needed holiday wish could have stayed longer.

2.0 / 10.0

Oct 2017

Hotel has a sea view and decent conference space close to Dar though travel time to and from airport is 1 - 2 hrs. Staff struggled a bit to provide adequate customer service, for example typically one overwhelmed person at front desk checking people in and out and could not fix the internet in the room. Internet reception spotty throughout the property. If you need a large facility to hold a conference in a sea setting near Dar then you might consider White Sands. Otherwise look elsewhere, definitely do not book a holiday here.

1.5 / 10.0

Aug 2017

Overall a bit disappointing. The photos show the best bits of the resort. Service was slow. Food was generally ok (only ok) but the breakfast area felt a little dirty. Entertainment was good apart from a rather out of tune singer that sang every night (they had other entertainment too). Rooms were comfortable and clean apart from the odd cockroach but that goes with the nature of the surroundings so not something we were concerned with. Beach is lovely and pool area good. All inclusive package is the same restaurant 3xper day (buffet only) - essentially this isn't what I count as all inclusive when they have, and advertise, various dining options. Don't be caught out on this as it isn't anywhere on the booking websites or their own hotel website that this is the case. Very misleading!!

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?

The average price for a rental in Unguja North Region is £85 per night. This rental is £210 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa

Resort in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View

Junior Suite, Garden View

Garden Room

Superior Garden View Room

Deluxe Ocean View Room

Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa

Resort in Unguja North Region

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Unguja North Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View

Junior Suite, Garden View

Garden Room

Superior Garden View Room

Deluxe Ocean View Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa?

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