Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

✨ A truly magical and unforgettable escape! 🌴💖 From the breathtaking views and peaceful atmosphere to the impeccable service, every moment was special. The staff’s professionalism, warmth, and genuine kindness made the experience even more extraordinary. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and beautiful memories. A little paradise where luxury meets heartfelt service! 🤍🌺🥂

Super beautiful resort right on the beach with a dreamlike, very spacious garden area. The rooms were very nice, with a large balcony or terrace, and housekeeping always did a great job. Every day, one was surprised in the freshly cleaned rooms with a beautiful flower or towel arrangement. Additionally, the rooms were sprayed again every evening against mosquitoes. The staff was overall fabulous, super nice, very professional, and attentive. We found the food to be very good, plentiful, and varied; in addition, there was musical entertainment every evening. The pools were well-maintained and there were more than enough lounge chairs available. So, overall it could be a true dream resort, had there not been alarming security deficiencies. During our stay, there was a fire in one of the restaurant buildings that quickly grew to a larger scale. Although the facility certainly has an alarm system, it was not activated, so the hotel guests were not warned - even though flying sparks were already flickering on the roofs of the guest accommodations (we were told later that the guest houses were not on fire and they did not want to alarm the guests). The very dedicated employees tried to fight the fire themselves, which showed that they obviously had no knowledge or safety training whatsoever. Some were climbing around on the burning roof in flip-flops, holding a garden hose in their hand from which hardly any water was coming. One tried to fight the fire, which was blazing several meters out of the roof, with a fire extinguisher, which remained largely ineffective. Others simply did not know how to assemble a hose or screw it onto a hydrant. Only when some hotel guests with firefighting experience took command did some structure come into the extinguishing efforts and the available fire hoses could actually be used. The local fire department arrived more than half an hour later (with partially broken hoses), while the hotel guests were already evacuating on their own. Our special thanks go to those vacation guests who were able to prevent worse with their intervention - one of them at the cost of smoke inhalation. While the building was still burning brightly, the hotel management tried to send the guests back into their now totally smoke-filled rooms because everything was allegedly extinguished - a flat-out lie, as photos with timestamps prove. And that is the second point that negatively influences my review. A fire can always happen; you cannot blame anyone for that. But the way the hotel management tries to portray afterwards that they had everything under control suggests that they apparently see no need to improve the safety concept from their side. Especially against the background that a few years ago two hotel complexes in the area burned down completely, this behavior is incomprehensible and, in my opinion, goes far beyond mere negligence. Contrary to the later representation of the hotel management, they themselves did not have anything under control there at all. Also, the narrative that there were no injuries does not fit the fact that at least 3 people had to be taken to the hospital. Overall, we had to realize in retrospect that the incident was downplayed; the hotel management tried to sweep the whole thing under the rug. This is now also shown by the hotel management's response to another guest review. The "restaurant" is actually back in operation in the meantime, though only the outdoor seating. Cooking is now done in another building, because the original restaurant must first be renovated after the fire damage. A letter to Andrew Smith, the CEO of the Blue Bay Group, has remained unanswered, by the way. Apparently, he also sees no need for action to make the hotel, which is otherwise a dreamlike place, safer.

Very beautiful hotel, with staff who are truly friendly and always smiling. Our room with a sea view was perfect, very clean, and with quality bedding. Everything was up to our expectations. We had an excellent stay in Zanzibar and we have very good memories of it!

Nice resort. We had a relaxing 3 days. The staff could not have been more helpful and pleasant. Just a few things that were a bother: we had a tough time going down to the beach without people trying to sell services, etc. it was annoying, also plan to bring bug spray as the mosquitoes start to get real back at dusk. Food was okay. Also they need to play music outside throughout the resort during the day.

We stayed here during the July holidays and had a wonderful experience. One of the biggest highlights was how genuinely wheelchair accessible the hotel is. Unlike many places that advertise accessibility but fall short, this hotel has ramps throughout the property, making it easy to access the rooms, restaurant, beach area, and even the entertainment area, which also has an accessible bathroom. The wheelchair-friendly room was well designed and made our stay comfortable. The staff were exceptional, always friendly, welcoming, and happy to help with anything we needed. Our room was clean and well maintained, and the dinners were a real highlight, with a great variety of delicious food every evening. There are also water activities available. Kayaking and paddleboarding are included, while other activities are available at an additional cost($40-$60) Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this hotel, especially to anyone looking for truly accessible accommodation.

Such a friendly staff. Beautiful beach and rooms. I have stayed in other all-inclusive locations and usually the food is just okay. The food here was delicious and had many options - including local flavors.

An oasis of tropical luxury. The Bluebay resort offers something for everyone. The swimming pools are beautiful and there are always lounge chairs available. Towels are provided and everything is very clean. The restaurant is lovely with a wide choice for very meal. The bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down. The staff are lovely and always happy to help. The only downside is the beach. There are sea urchins in the water which means that it is beats to wear water shoes if you want to swim in the sea. The rooms are lovely and very well equipped. I would love to return.

The hotel itself is beautiful throughout and was very clean and welcoming. Our room was amazing and we had a lovely balcony outside. The bedroom was spacious and the bed was massive and very comfortable. The bathroom was also very spacious. Meals - There was a large choice of tasty food in the main restaurant and I loved the amazing omelette's I had for breakfast made in front of me by the one of the chefs, Ibrahim, who greeted us every single day with a great big smile and his great sense of humour. There is a coffee shop, and three other themed restaurants and a fantastic bar with entertainment every evening. There are three outdoor pools here and I liked that you didn't have to get up early to reserve a sunbed as there was always somewhere to sit. There are beds at the edge of the beach and we spent a lot of our time between the beach and the pool. The sea is very safe looks like a picture postcard. The Spa - I went to the Spa on three different occasions for treatments with a fantastic lady called Lillian, who was amazing and gave the best facials and massages I've ever had. The staff here really made our holiday special, the were kind, friendly, always had smiles and greetings for us throughout the day. I have never been treated so well as we were at Bluebay. I celebrated my 60th Birthday whilst there and the staff presented me with cake flowers and brought this to me at my table in the restaurant with a procession of singing and dancing. I felt so special and it was so kind of them. They also did a similar thing on our last night as well. All of the staff and managers were great and I have to mention Khadiga who was so lovely to us, also Mike and the rest of the managers who also made a point of speaking to us every time he saw us. All of the staff remembered our names and knew where we preferred to sit in the restaurant and were chatty and friendly at every meal. I cannot say enough about them all and I don't want to leave anyone out as, honestly, the customer service here is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble and they do their very best to make sure that you have a fantastic holiday. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

Beautiful views, clean with friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere with very nice amenities ie pool, restaurant and bar. Really loved the restaurant staff and food was quite delicious.

Everything was perfect! A flawless experience from start to finish. Every single staff member was incredibly friendly and helpful. I love the spaciousness, the gardens and the infinity pool with the stunning view of the Indian Ocean and the pristine beach. The restaurants are great, the food is superb and their hospitality is outstanding. Can't wait to come back!

My stay at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa was magical and memorable to say the least. From the very friendly staff, hospitality, delicious meals, exquisite facilities such as the Spa, the white spotless sandy beach and so much more. They arranged a perfect setup for my engagement proposal which I will forever be grateful for. It was by far the best experience of my life. For a trip to Zanzibar, I will go back to Bluebay in a heartbeat!

We have an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel! the staff made me feel incredibly welcome and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable, with all the amenities I could possibly need. The location is ideal, making it easy to explore the surrounding area, and the atmosphere throughout the hotel was relaxing. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and the high level of service provided at every step. Food was delicious with a great variety of fresh options. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay. Skander, Fatima, all the staff, Mr Director... I can’t wait to come back! Many thanks for all 🙏🙏🙏

Excellant Property. Stayed during 5/6/7th April 2026 Room no 9/10 My below expectation expereince was with the front desk / reception staff. 1) Do not reach early during holiday period. No consideration for special requests. 2) Front desk not so forth coming in service, unlike the restaurant staff. Beach looks great for amazing pics. in high tide becomes risky and non usable and the waves hit against the bund wall. S

It perfectly sits on the kiwengwa beach there is nothing better than that. The food the service the peaceful vibe of the whole resort is just addictive. I honestly didn’t felt like going back on my last day.

Just got back from Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa with friends, and overall it was a good experience. The location is beautiful — the beach is clean, the water is amazing, and the whole place has a really relaxing vibe. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, which worked well for a group trip. The pool area was also a great spot to just chill together. Food was decent with a good variety, though it did feel a bit repetitive after a couple of days. Staff were friendly and helpful most of the time. One thing to note: it’s not really a party hotel. Nights are pretty quiet, so if you’re looking for nightlife or a lively atmosphere, this might not be the best choice. Overall, it’s a great place if you want to relax and enjoy peaceful time with friends, but not ideal if you’re expecting a high-energy vibe. Rating: 8/10

Amazing hospitality and service. Very nice clean room and the people very friendly, even the room service whenever you ask them to come clean the room they would always be there and your room is clean and tidy when you return back to the room.

It is the most wonderful staff you could imagine. We had a wonderful vacation, very nice friendly service from all staff. The learned our kids names from day 1, they soon learned what we wanted to drink. We would like to make a special thank you to Mike at the reception, you did perfekt with the room. The two guys Jorban and Yassin is just amazing at the bar and the restaurant. Thank you for making our holliday something very special. World class service. Our son got very sick while we stayed at the hotel. They where very professional and helped us out, and where concerned about him. Thank you is not enough. At this hotel i promise you the staff wont let you down