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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Where turquoise waters meet powdery white sand. Rejuvenate with spa treatments then dance under starry skies.

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Poolside bar
Outdoor wedding area
Deluxe Garden View Room
Restaurant
2 outdoor pools
Located by the ocean, Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa offers a vibrant retreat with a free breakfast buffet and 3 on-site restaurants. Bask in the sun on Kiwengwa Beach, unwind at Oasis Spa or enjoy shopping onsite. With free WiFi, an outdoor tennis court and babysitting services available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
The current price is AU$632
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View

Superior Room, Sea Facing with no Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Ocean View Room

Deluxe Ocean View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Junior Suite, Garden View

Junior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Garden View Room

Deluxe Garden View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Garden View Room

Superior Garden View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa, 00000

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 10 min drive
  • Pongwe Beach - 11 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 12 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 13 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly resort near Kiwengwa Beach
Located close to Muyuni Beach, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa provides a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub and a poolside bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a body treatment at Oasis Spa, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and shopping on-site.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, beach towels and smoke-free property
Room features
All 112 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site 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

Languages

English

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

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with 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 and check-out are 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 (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 208384.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) 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 security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa on 1 Mar 2025 start from AU$616.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 85 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

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

Where is Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa located?

This Kiwengwa resort is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Muyuni Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Beach and Nakupenda Beach are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendliness and warm welcome of the staff. An upgrade of room at check-in was a nice surprise.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019