TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 8.1. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official TUI BLUE page lists five restaurants and three bars; most core venues are included in all-inclusive, while Breeze seafood/candlelight dining is for a fee.
Pools & waterplay
Official page lists three freshwater outdoor pools: children's/activity/outdoor pool, relax/baby pool and relax/whirlpool pool; not heated.
The beach itself
Direct Kiwengwa/Pwani Mchangani beach; official FAQ says east-coast tides strongly affect swimming and conditions are best at high tide.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
All 4 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room with King-Size Bed | Not published | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden or pool view |
| Deluxe Room with Twin Beds | Not published | 398 ft²37 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden or pool view |
| Junior Suite | Not published | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden or sea view |
| Suite | Not published | 936 ft²87 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden or sea view |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
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The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 5
- A la carte
- 4
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 3
International, Local Zanzibari, Italian, Asian, Oriental, Fish and seafood, Beach barbecue
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Official TUI BLUE page lists five restaurants and three bars; most core venues are included in all-inclusive, while Breeze seafood/candlelight dining is for a fee.
Before you book
Six things the research turned up about TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar that the brochure does not say.
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar has all-inclusive and half-board options, so select the all-inclusive rate deliberately.
The resort is directly on Kiwengwa/Pwani Mchangani beach, but swimming is best at high tide.
The strongest fit is travelers who want polished gardens, strong service, multiple pools and a broad but not unlimited all-inclusive plan.
Things guests wish they had known
The beach is beautiful, but swimming is tide-dependent on Zanzibar's east coast.
The all-inclusive plan is broad but not unlimited; Breeze seafood/private/candlelight dining and some drinks are extra.
Airport transfer is priced separately by the hotel.
Most loved
4 themes- Friendly, service-oriented staff
- Beautiful gardens and direct beach setting
- Spacious rooms and clean resort grounds
- Included dining variety and specialty restaurants
Most complained about
4 themes- East-coast tides limit swimming at low tide
- Some drinks, Breeze seafood/private dining and spa services cost extra
- Beach vendors can interrupt quiet beach walks
- Buffet repetition appears in some longer-stay reviews
Reddit was searched; property-specific discussion is limited, but Zanzibar traveler discussions and verified OTA/TripAdvisor reviews support the tide, vendor and all-inclusive-extra caveats.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
Or , at the same rate.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it. Some of these are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
Have us book it for you
Not a cheaper rate. We are not going to undercut the big engines and we are not going to pretend to. What you get is the booking placed by someone who has read this resort properly: the room category worth paying for, what the plan does and does not cover on your dates, and the agency rates that never reach the public page.
This is booking help by email, not a concierge service. Once your reservation is confirmed the resort looks after your stay, the way it would if you had booked yourself.
Bookings are placed through an ARC and IATA accredited host agency. The resort pays the commission out of a rate it has already set, so booking this way costs you nothing extra and does not get you a worse rate.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
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 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
| 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 |
Getting there
50 minutes from ZNZ
- Nearest airport
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Transfer
- 50 min · costs extra
- Address
- Pwani Mchangani Zanzibar TZ, 3974+6X, Pwani Mchangani 0000, Tanzania
- Phone
- +255 759 596 666
The ride from ZNZ is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
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
Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into ZNZ, 50 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1562.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 15 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 2 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, romance and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.1Medium confidence
- Minibar Included
- 8.4
- Review Value Signal
- 8.2
- Extra Charges Penalty
- 6.8
- Included Dining Depth
- 8.3
Service8.9High confidence
- Housekeeping
- 8.5
- Checkin Handling
- 8.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.0
- Booking Review Count
- 645.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 746.0
Beach8.2High confidence
- Sand
- 8.6
- Direct Beach
- 8.8
- High Tide Swim
- 8.2
- Beach Vendor Pressure
- 6.8
- Tidal Swimming Penalty
- 6.5
Dining8.4High confidence
- Buffet Feedback
- 8.0
- Restaurant Count
- 8.6
- Booking Review Count
- 645.0
- Expedia Review Count
- 746.0
- Extra Restaurant Penalty
- 6.7
- Included Specialty Options
- 8.4
Rooms8.7High confidence
- Wifi
- 8.8
- Minibar
- 8.5
- Room Size
- 8.5
- Suite Size
- 8.8
- Maintenance Variability
- 7.4
Pools & Spa8.6High confidence
- Pool Count
- 8.6
- Relax Pool
- 8.5
- Children Pool
- 8.3
- Not Heated Penalty
- 7.2
Romance8.5Medium confidence
- Gardens
- 8.6
- Beach Setting
- 8.3
- Family Presence
- 7.4
- Private Dining Option
- 8.2
Family8.3Medium confidence
- Family Rooms
- 8.2
- Children Pool
- 8.3
- Playroom Age 4
- 8.0
- Tidal Beach Caveat
- 6.8
What it does best
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Where it costs you
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Family-pool-facing rooms if privacy mattersTripAdvisor room feedback includes guest comments about lower privacy near the family pool.
- Best Room Category
- Junior SuiteOfficial page supports 50 sqm, garden/sea view and combined living/sleeping area.
- Best Room Category For Space
- SuiteOfficial room listing supports 87 sqm suite with living-room layout.
Everything we read on TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningCore buffet, Green & Grill, Andiamo, Tastes of Asia and included beach barbecue are included, but Breeze seafood/candlelight/private dining is for a fee. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorBars include local/international alcoholic drinks and cocktails, but guest reports and official fee notes indicate some drinks/cocktails cost extra. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiOfficial page lists free Wi-Fi throughout accommodation, rooms, bars, pool, reception and meeting areas. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial room details list daily minibar refilling with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water included in all-inclusive. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsWellness packages and massages are booked for a fee. | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubOfficial page lists playroom/playground from age 4 free of charge. | Included |
| Airport transfersOfficial page says private airport transfer costs approximately US$80 each way. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Heated pools
- Not heated; chilly in winter
- Beach for young swimmers
- Gradual entry; watch the swell
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar runs a supervised kids' club. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
- Are the pools at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar heated?
- No: the pools at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar aren't heated. In December through February they can run too cold for small children, so plan beach mornings and pool afternoons once the sun has done its work.
Taking a group
Beach events, bars and bookable restaurants provide evening structure, but not a party-resort profile.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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