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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Kiwengwa Beach Kiwengwa Pwani TZ, Kiwengwa 73111, Tanzania

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarOptional All-InclusiveNear CoastMid-Size
4.6
★★★★★
1,577 reviews on Google
8.7Out of 10
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Highlights

—2 pools
—4 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa
—Gated, 24-hour security

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsKids Activities

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Przemysław Jarosz · 2 months ago

Outstanding place. We came for over a week and felt like in paradise. If you’re looking for something different than just another modern hotel resort this might be a good place to consider. We felt like in garden dominated African village with substantial terrain to cover if you’re up for a stroll e...

★★★★★
Emre C · 9 months ago

For our honeymoon we had an amazing stay at Blue Bay Resort. Every personnel were very accomadating and friendly. The food was good, kudos to the chefs. The rooms were always cleaned nice and you feek safe in the hotel with all the security around. I can recommend to book your holiday here if you ...

★★★★★
Jan muziek quiz · 5 months ago

When we arrived, they gave us an upgrade from their other hotel to this one so the first impressions couldn't be better! The room was clean and stayed clean because of daily housekeeping, if nessesarry. They have a good eye in providing the best service, can't get any better, helping with a smile! ...

★★★★★
Claire Shields · 5 months ago

Absoluyley wonderful resort. Smaller scale resort with a more intimate feel. The main dining room felt calm and no queues waiting for anything. The staff are really friendly and Jimmy the restaurant manager was very caring and accommodating finding me Soya milk. The gardens are magnificent too. The ...

★★★★★
Mae67 · 6 months ago

We stayed at the Blue Bay Resort from December 19th to 27th, 2025. We had a wonderful time: clean and spacious rooms, immaculately maintained gardens, pools and beach, excellent cuisine with a wide variety of dishes, including local ones. The Zanzibari evening was a wonderful experience; we enjoyed ...

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Nightly rate
From $152
per person, per night · room-only base rate
This resort is room-only by default. An all-inclusive plan (meals & drinks) is available as a paid add-on — add it when you book.
$304/night for two · median $312 · 7-night stay · checked Jul 15
Cheapest month we’ve seen — October, around $152 per person, per night.
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Details
—Kiwengwa Beach Kiwengwa Pwani TZ, Kiwengwa 73111, Tanzania
—+255 774 413 321
Getting There
Nearest airport: ZNZ
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
The Vibe
RomanticQuiet & RelaxedNature & Adventure
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
All-inclusive dining is available, but official and package sources describe selected restaurants and meal-plan-dependent access.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
Guest sources describe included cocktails and mocktails; premium imported brands are not verified as included.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Official site states free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort.
Included
Non-motorized water sports
Package source lists kayak, windsurfing and paddleboard as included non-motorized activities.
Included
Spa treatments
Official site describes Oasis Spa treatments but does not list them as part of the all-inclusive plan.
Costs extra
Kids' club
Package source states kids club operates 9:00-17:00.
Included
Airport transfers
No official airport-transfer inclusion found.
Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

The right room is personal — a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Deluxe Garden Room
1 bedroom · sleeps 3 · Tropical garden
Deluxe Ocean View Room
1 bedroom · sleeps 3 · Ocean
Suite with Plunge Pool
1 bedroom · sleeps 3 · 90 m² / 969 ft² · Tropical garden · private plunge pool
Package source describes a sun terrace with private plunge pool.
Sultan Suite
1 bedroom · sleeps 3 · 90 m² / 969 ft² · Ocean
Official site describes Sultan Suites as beachfront, private and spacious.

From the resort's own accommodations pages — categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

4 restaurants2 à la carte1 buffet2 bars— international · seafood · Italian · Asian · Zanzibari

Official and package sources identify Makuti Restaurant, Bahari Grill, Trattoria, The Wok, Bludeli Terrace Cafe and Palms Pool Bar.

Pools & waterplay

2 pools

Package source states two pools at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, with access to additional pools at sister property Sultan Sands.

The beach itself

Swimmability varies by seasonNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Official sources describe a white-sand east-coast Zanzibar beach; east-coast tides can make swimming conditions vary by tide.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program

Questions parents ask

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Is the beach at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa good for young children?

Swimmability varies by season.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.7/10
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Scores

Beach8.7
High
Food8.6
High
Service8.9
High
Rooms8.5
High
Pools8.5
High
Value8.5
High
Family8.4
High
Romance8.6
High
Quiet8.6
High
Adventure8.4
Medium

Pros

  • Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
  • Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
  • Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.

Cons

  • 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.

Things to know

  • 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.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Kiwengwa beachfront and gardens
  • Friendly staff
  • Buffet and food variety
  • Relaxed, quiet atmosphere
Most common complaints
  • Tidal beach conditions
  • All-inclusive drink range
  • Some room or facility age
Things people wish they knew
  • 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.
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.

The facts

112
Room Count
2
Number Of Bars
2
Number Of Pools
4
Number Of Restaurants
SpaTennisGood WifiKids ClubBeachfrontPrivate PoolSecurity 24hFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Buffet Variety: 8.7Guest Sentiment: 8.8A La Carte Options: 8.4All Inclusive Drinks: 7.8Seafood And Local Flavors: 8.6
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-11
Beach
Tranquility: 8.8Guest Sentiment: 8.7Beachfront Access: 9White Sand Setting: 8.9Tide Variability Penalty: 7.3
Weighted Location And Review Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Pools
Pool Count: 8Pool Quality: 8.5Guest Sentiment: 8.5Sultan Sands Access: 8.4
Weighted Fact And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Blue Bay Travel, TripAdvisor, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-11
Quiet
Garden Layout: 8.6Low Nightlife: 8.4Kiwengwa Setting: 8.8Relaxed Guest Sentiment: 8.6
Weighted Review And Location Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Rooms
Room Space: 8.6Cleanliness: 8.6Swahili Style: 8.4Age Variability: 7.5Suite And Plunge Pool Options: 8.8
Weighted Fact And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Blue Bay Travel, Booking.com, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-11
Value
Service: 8.9Food Quality: 8.6Beachfront Setting: 8.7All Inclusive Value: 8.5Drink Range Tradeoff: 7.8
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Family
Kids Club: 8.3Teen Feedback: 8.3Beach And Pool Fit: 8.5Quiet Family Setting: 8.6Connecting Room Evidence: 8
Weighted Fit Analysis · sources: Blue Bay Travel, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Expedia · verified 2026-07-11
Overall
Food: 8.6Beach: 8.7Quiet: 8.6Rooms: 8.5Service: 8.9Booking Review Count: 146
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-11
Romance
Spa: 8.4Quiet: 8.6Beachfront Setting: 8.8Sultan Suite Privacy: 8.7Private Dining Setting: 8.3
Weighted Fit Analysis · sources: Official, Blue Bay Travel, TripAdvisor, Expedia · verified 2026-07-11
Service
Bar Service: 8.6Housekeeping: 8.7Restaurant Service: 8.8Staff Friendliness: 9
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Adventure
Excursions: 8.4Dive Centre: 8.4Watersports: 8.3Stone Town Access: 8Fishing And Boat Trips: 8.3
Weighted Fit Analysis · sources: Official experiences, Blue Bay Travel, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-11

Sources

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Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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