It’s All Inclusive‹All resorts
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
1 of 10
Caribbean & Mexico

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani Zanzibar TZ, 3974+6X, Pwani Mchangani 0000, Tanzania

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarOptional All-InclusiveNear CoastMid-Size
4.8
★★★★★
3,738 reviews on Google
8.7Out of 10
Palmprint

Our own independent rating — beach, food, service, value and more. No pay-to-play, ever.

See how we scored it
🇹🇿New to Tanzania? Read our Tanzaniatravel guide — passport, safety, tipping & more›

Highlights

—3 pools
—5 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa
—Gated, 24-hour security
—50 min from ZNZ

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsKids Activities

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Not sure this is the one?

Tell us your dates, budget, home airport, and who's traveling — we'll point you to the best-fit resorts. Free, no obligation.

Location

Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Nina Vince · 3 weeks ago

We have had the most amazing honeymoon at the Tui Blue Bahari hotel. We had a junior suite which was a very spacious room, lovely decorated and housekeeping was excellent, with a turn down service and the room got sprayed with mosquito repellent. The grounds are beautiful and the bar and restauran...

★★★★★
Georgie C · a month ago

TUI Blu Zanzibar exceeded our expectations. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and kept impeccably clean. The resort has a laid-back, friendly vibe that creates the perfect holiday atmosphere. The beach is simply amazing and one of the highlights of the stay. We also enjoyed the food, which was ...

★★★★★
Jade Farrar · 2 weeks ago

We had such a wonderful stay at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibari- the location right on the beach & the resort grounds were like something from a postcard. The variety of food and restaurants on site was excellent, with plenty of choice every day. We also opted for the private beach dinner one evening, wh...

★★★★★
David Wyness · a month ago

From the moment we stepped into the reception it was like our stress melted away. From the welcome cold cloth and tea to the friendly smiles we were super impressed. We were there on our honeymoon that is why we chose an all inclusive resort so that everything was taken care of and boy oh boy was it...

★★★★★
Sophia Rhim · 6 months ago

I spent my year- end holiday (7/8D) at the Zanzibar Blue bahari Hotel. It all began with a warm greeting from Karin, who checked in, and I'm grateful to Ali and Safe, who always greeted me warmly at reception throughout my stay. All meals were included. I spent a significant portion of my time in th...

What we recommend

✈
Find flights
Search flights to Tanzania
🚗
Airport transfer
Our favorite — Welcome Pickups
We use this every trip
🗝
Rent a car
Explore at your own pace
🌊
Things to do
Activities & excursions nearby
🛡
Travel insurance
Don't skip this one
We never travel without it
📱
Stay connected
Get an eSIM before you land
Nightly rate
TBD
we’re checking live rates for this resort — check back shortly
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.
Check Rates & Book
Compare Prices
—Resort website—Booking.com—Expedia—Tripadvisor reviews
Details
—Pwani Mchangani Zanzibar TZ, 3974+6X, Pwani Mchangani 0000, Tanzania
—+255 759 596 666
Getting There
Nearest airport: ZNZ
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
50 min transfer
The Vibe
Romantic
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

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
Core 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 liquor
Bars include local/international alcoholic drinks and cocktails, but guest reports and official fee notes indicate some drinks/cocktails cost extra.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Official page lists free Wi-Fi throughout accommodation, rooms, bars, pool, reception and meeting areas.
Included
In-room minibar
Official room details list daily minibar refilling with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water included in all-inclusive.
Included
Spa treatments
Wellness packages and massages are booked for a fee.
Costs extra
Kids' club
Official page lists playroom/playground from age 4 free of charge.
Included
Airport transfers
Official page says private airport transfer costs approximately US$80 each way.
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 TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

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 Room with King-Size Bed
1 bedroom · 1 bath · 37 m² / 398 ft² · Garden or pool view
Deluxe Room with Twin Beds
1 bedroom · 1 bath · 37 m² / 398 ft² · Garden or pool view
Junior Suite
1 bedroom · 1 bath · 50 m² / 538 ft² · Garden or sea view
Combined living room and bedroom with sofa bed.
Suite
1 bedroom · 1 bath · 87 m² / 936 ft² · Garden or sea view
Living-room style suite category.

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

5 restaurants4 à la carte1 buffet3 barsReservations at some venues— International · Local Zanzibari · Italian · Asian · Oriental · Fish and seafood · Beach barbecue

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

3 poolsKids' poolUnheated — bracing in winter

Official page lists three freshwater outdoor pools: children's/activity/outdoor pool, relax/baby pool and relax/whirlpool pool; not heated.

The beach itself

Swimmability varies by seasonGradual walk-in entrySnorkeling needs a boat tripNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Direct Kiwengwa/Pwani Mchangani beach; official FAQ says east-coast tides strongly affect swimming and conditions are best at high 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 TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar?

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
Drop-off care from
Age 4 — younger kids need babysitting
Babysitting
Available — extra cost
Heated pools
Not heated — chilly in winter
Beach for young swimmers
Gradual entry — watch the swell
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants

Official page lists playground/playroom from age 4 free of charge; broader childcare and baby services should be confirmed.

Questions parents ask

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.

Is the beach at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar good for young children?

Swimmability varies by season, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.

Does TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar offer babysitting?

Yes — babysitting is available at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar for an extra cost (Official page lists playground/playroom from age 4 free of charge; broader childcare and baby services should be confirmed). Reserve at least a day ahead — same-day requests are the ones that fail.

Do you need dinner reservations at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar?

At some restaurants — book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

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

Not sure this one fits your crew? Match resorts to your kids' exact ages — verified facts, not brochure claims.

Group Travel

Bringing the whole crew to TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar?

Girlfriend trips, milestone birthdays, three generations under one roof — group logistics make or break the week. Here's how this resort handles them.

Private dining & events
Bookable
Nightlife
Low-key — quiet by late evening

Beach events, bars and bookable restaurants provide evening structure, but not a party-resort profile.

Group policies vary by season and party size — confirm with the resort's group desk before booking.

The Palmprint file

How we scored TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

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

Palmprint
8.7/10
TUI BLUE
Zanzibar North Region
90% complete · Good review coverage
How we score →

Scores

Beach8.2
High
Food8.4
High
Service8.9
High
Rooms8.7
High
Pools8.6
High
Value8.1
Medium
Family8.3
Medium
Romance8.5
Medium

Pros

  • Five restaurants
  • Three pools
  • Direct beach setting
  • Good service feedback
  • Minibar included on all-inclusive

Cons

  • Tide-dependent swimming
  • Some dining and drinks extra
  • Airport transfer extra
  • Beach vendors may be persistent

Things to know

  • 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.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Friendly, service-oriented staff
  • Beautiful gardens and direct beach setting
  • Spacious rooms and clean resort grounds
  • Included dining variety and specialty restaurants
  • Pools and relaxed atmosphere
Most common complaints
  • 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
Things people wish they knew
  • 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.
From Reddit

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.

Rooms

Rooms To Avoid:Family-pool-facing rooms if privacy mattersLow

TripAdvisor room feedback includes guest comments about lower privacy near the family pool.

Best Room Category:Junior SuiteMedium

Official page supports 50 sqm, garden/sea view and combined living/sleeping area.

Best Room Category For Space:SuiteMedium

Official room listing supports 87 sqm suite with living-room layout.

The facts

207
Room Count
3
Number Of Bars
3
Number Of Pools
5
Number Of Restaurants
SpaGood WifiKids ClubBeachfrontSecurity 24hGated EntranceFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Buffet Feedback: 8Restaurant Count: 8.6Booking Review Count: 645Expedia Review Count: 746Extra Restaurant Penalty: 6.7Included Specialty Options: 8.4
Dining Inventory Review Analysis · sources: Official, TUI UK, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak · verified 2026-07-15
Beach
Sand: 8.6Direct Beach: 8.8High Tide Swim: 8.2Beach Vendor Pressure: 6.8Tidal Swimming Penalty: 6.5
Beach Reality Analysis · sources: Official, TUI UK, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-15
Pools
Pool Count: 8.6Relax Pool: 8.5Children Pool: 8.3Not Heated Penalty: 7.2
Official Pool Inventory Review Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak · verified 2026-07-15
Rooms
Wifi: 8.8Minibar: 8.5Room Size: 8.5Suite Size: 8.8Maintenance Variability: 7.4
Official Room Inventory Review Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak · verified 2026-07-15
Value
Minibar Included: 8.4Review Value Signal: 8.2Extra Charges Penalty: 6.8Included Dining Depth: 8.3
Weighted Value Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak, Reddit · verified 2026-07-15
Family
Family Rooms: 8.2Children Pool: 8.3Playroom Age 4: 8Tidal Beach Caveat: 6.8
Family Amenity Analysis · sources: Official, Booking, Expedia, TripAdvisor, TUI Family Fun, Reddit · verified 2026-07-15
Overall
Food: 8.4Pools: 8.6Rooms: 8.7Service: 8.9Beach Tides: 7Kayak Booking Count: 482Booking Review Count: 645Expedia Review Count: 746
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, TUI UK, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak, Reddit · verified 2026-07-15
Romance
Gardens: 8.6Beach Setting: 8.3Family Presence: 7.4Private Dining Option: 8.2
Romance Context Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-15
Service
Housekeeping: 8.5Checkin Handling: 8.7Staff Friendliness: 9Booking Review Count: 645Expedia Review Count: 746
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Booking, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak, Official · verified 2026-07-15

Sources

KayakHotelsRedditTui UkBookingExpediaMapcartaOfficialTripadvisorBooking Reviews

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

Keep comparing

Similar all-inclusives to TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

The Mora Zanzibar — null
The Mora Zanzibar
Tanzania· ★ 4.8· Compare side by side
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort — null
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Tanzania· ★ 4.8· Compare side by side
Baraza Resort & Spa — Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Baraza Resort & Spa
Tanzania· ★ 4.7· Compare side by side
On our lists

Where TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar ranks

See all TUI BLUE resorts ranked →Read the Tanzania travel guide →