Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
8.7 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and beach
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa at a glance
- Location
- Kiwengwa
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 on Google1,620 reviews
- Best months
- Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- ZNZ
- Dining
- 4 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Things to know
before you go
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is a strong Zanzibar beach-resort fit, but all-inclusive should be treated as a package/meal-plan choice rather than assumed for every booking.
Kiwengwa’s east-coast setting is beautiful and quiet, but tides can affect swimming.
The resort works especially well for travelers who want beachfront gardens, friendly service and relaxed dining over nightlife.
Hidden tips
Confirm the exact meal plan and included drinks before booking; guest feedback is positive on all-inclusive value but less specific on premium-brand coverage.
Things guests wish they had known
All-inclusive is available and well-liked by guests, but the exact inclusions should be confirmed by meal plan.
Kiwengwa is a relaxed east-coast beach area where tides can strongly affect swimming.
Bluebay shares a long beach and some facility context with sister property Sultan Sands.
Strengths from our research
Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
Other considerations from our research
Swimming can vary by tide.
All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
What guests say
Most loved
- Kiwengwa beachfront and gardens
- Friendly staff
- Buffet and food variety
- Relaxed, quiet atmosphere
Most complained about
- Tidal beach conditions
- All-inclusive drink range
- Some room or facility age
From Reddit
Reddit Zanzibar hotel discussion supports Kiwengwa as a quieter resort area with good dining options; property-specific Reddit detail for Bluebay is limited.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
Official site states free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort.
- Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Package source lists kayak, windsurfing and paddleboard as included non-motorized activities.
- Kids' clubIncluded
Package source states kids club operates 9:00-17:00.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Official site describes Oasis Spa treatments but does not list them as part of the all-inclusive plan.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
No official airport-transfer inclusion found.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive dining is available, but official and package sources describe selected restaurants and meal-plan-dependent access.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Guest sources describe included cocktails and mocktails; premium imported brands are not verified as included.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 8.5 out of 10
- Service
- 8.9 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.7 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.6 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.5 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.5 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except adventure, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
10 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 11, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except adventure, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.5High confidence
- Service
- 8.9
- Food Quality
- 8.6
- Beachfront Setting
- 8.7
- All Inclusive Value
- 8.5
- Drink Range Tradeoff
- 7.8
Service8.9High confidence
- Bar Service
- 8.6
- Housekeeping
- 8.7
- Restaurant Service
- 8.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.0
Beach8.7High confidence
- Tranquility
- 8.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.7
- Beachfront Access
- 9.0
- White Sand Setting
- 8.9
- Tide Variability Penalty
- 7.3
Dining8.6High confidence
- Buffet Variety
- 8.7
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
- A La Carte Options
- 8.4
- All Inclusive Drinks
- 7.8
- Seafood And Local Flavors
- 8.6
Rooms8.5High confidence
- Room Space
- 8.6
- Cleanliness
- 8.6
- Swahili Style
- 8.4
- Age Variability
- 7.5
- Suite And Plunge Pool Options
- 8.8
Pools & Spa8.5High confidence
- Pool Count
- 8.0
- Pool Quality
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.5
- Sultan Sands Access
- 8.4
Romance8.6High confidence
- Spa
- 8.4
- Quiet
- 8.6
- Beachfront Setting
- 8.8
- Sultan Suite Privacy
- 8.7
- Private Dining Setting
- 8.3
Quiet8.6High confidence
- Garden Layout
- 8.6
- Low Nightlife
- 8.4
- Kiwengwa Setting
- 8.8
- Relaxed Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
Family8.4High confidence
- Kids Club
- 8.3
- Teen Feedback
- 8.3
- Beach And Pool Fit
- 8.5
- Quiet Family Setting
- 8.6
- Connecting Room Evidence
- 8.0
Adventure8.4Medium confidence
- Excursions
- 8.4
- Dive Centre
- 8.4
- Watersports
- 8.3
- Stone Town Access
- 8.0
- Fishing And Boat Trips
- 8.3
What it does best
- Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
- Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
- Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
Where it costs you
- Swimming can vary by tide.
- All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
- Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
Everything we read on Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.6 / 10
- Places to eat
- 4
- A la carte
- 2
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 2
international · seafood · Italian · Asian · Zanzibari
Official and package sources identify Makuti Restaurant, Bahari Grill, Trattoria, The Wok, Bludeli Terrace Cafe and Palms Pool Bar.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?
Official and package sources identify Makuti Restaurant, Bahari Grill, Trattoria, The Wok, Bludeli Terrace Cafe and Palms Pool Bar.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Garden View Room (Double/Twin)Back to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| SuiteBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (4)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Suite with Plunge PoolRoom details for Suite with Plunge PoolPackage source describes a sun terrace with private plunge pool. | Sleeps 3 | 969 ft²90 m² | 1 bedroom | Tropical gardenprivate pool |
Sultan SuiteRoom details for Sultan SuiteOfficial site describes Sultan Suites as beachfront, private and spacious. | Sleeps 3 | 969 ft²90 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Deluxe Garden Room | Sleeps 3 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Tropical garden |
| Deluxe Ocean View Room | Sleeps 3 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Package source states two pools at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, with access to additional pools at sister property Sultan Sands.
The beach itself
Official sources describe a white-sand east-coast Zanzibar beach; east-coast tides can make swimming conditions vary by tide.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program listed
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa lists a kids' club. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
- Is the beach at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa good for young children?
- Swimmability varies by season.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Jun to Oct
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Mar to May.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 90°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 91°F33°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 90°F32°C |
| Rain days | 5 days | 4 days | 9 days | 15 days | 10 days | 4 days | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Fine | Fine | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Nearest airport
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Kiwengwa Beach Kiwengwa Pwani TZ, Kiwengwa 73111, Tanzania · +255 774 413 321
Tanzania
- Language
- Swahili & English (English widely used in tourism)
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS); USD widely accepted
- Power
- 230V, Type G (UK-style) plugs – bring an adapter
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Zanzibar / Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ)
- Flight time
- ~16–19h+ from the US, with a connection
Who it suits
Three of the 10 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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