TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar

I rate the all inclusive offering, the amenities, our room and especially the staff an A+. Anyone looking for a resort based holiday will probably not get much better than this.

What a lovely hotel this is.small scale which i prefer.on the east coast so the sea is tidal,goes out bout half a mile.this is an excellent opportunity to walk out and see all the sea creatures.,sea urchins and star fish.you will get walked out with masai as soon as you set foot on the public beach in front of the hotel, they are so helpful will point out sea life and clear the way so you don't step on any poisonous ones.if you want to give them something for their trouble then do if not it doesn't matter entirely up to you.dont be afraid to speak to the locals they really are a friendly bunch.yes they will invite you to look at their shop but if you don't want too it really isn't a problem hakuna matata 😊. Go left on the beach there are some small local shops nice if you want to pick up a few gifts,you must haggle but they are a nice crowd. Rooms kept absolutely spotless,there is shampoo and body lotion and liquid soap in the room.tea and coffee facilities and these were kept topped up every day.mini fridge with beers and coke and Fanta,these are included also. There's an egg chair on every balcony to relax in. Plenty of towels in great condition,air con works well. There's 2 pools,the main pool that has aerobics most days but no loud music also a quiet pool with a bar too that's lovely. They do 2 special dinners on tuesday and thursday one on the beach where the masai come and put a show on,the other around the pool,this really is impressive as its a massive set up. There's a pool bar and also a snack bar really recommend the snack bar it does have a lovely menu till 14.30. The gardens are kept immaculate. Small shop on site also a small jewellers. Pool towels were always available as were sunloungers this isn't a get up early and put your towel on resort 😀 There is usually a power cut most days but really isn't an issue as the generator kicks straight in. The main restaurant has plenty of breakfast and dinner choice omelette station fried and poached eggs,fruit,cold cuts if you can't find anything you like I would be really surprised.the staff are so attentive,the one that stood out for me was rebecca.she serves in the restaurant and snack bar always greets you with a smile so friendly and helpful real credit to tui blue. Sam the tui rep was very knowledgeable too ,available every day. There's not too much outside the hotel just locals selling fruit and few other bits. Nice to do a few trips to venture out we did one day safari to makumi ,wow saw so much including the big 4 as makumi doesn't have the big 5 but highly reccomend for a day.catamaran day trip good for snorkeling as there isn't anything to see at the hotel beach.jojanzi forest to see the colobus monkeys and loved the spice farm too. Please don't miss the spa treat yourselves it was an amazing experience,great value too 160 dollars for a one hour couples massage,again the staff.are fabulous. Great holiday to a lovely hotel would definitely reccomend. Thank you to everyone at tui blue bahari.

The location was beautiful. Right on the beach. The ocean lapped the beach walls of the hotel grounds at high tide. The waters are a mercurial blue/turquoise white. At low tide you can walk out to the reef and see the most wonderful array of sea creatures and then swim in a natural Indian Ocean pool. Our Masai guides Julius and Mario were so knowledgeable and helpful and very safety conscious. The hotel atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. Great variety of musical entertainment from unobtrusive bands singers and saxophonists. African and Masai entertainment great. Staff brilliant and can’t do enough for you. Aisha Kassim in particular looked after us extremely well. She was lovely and a credit to the Bahari Hotel. Room very comfortable and always clean. Value for money. Absolutely. The food is delicious with 5 restaurants offering such a variety of cuisine. What’s not to like about this hotel.

We stayed for 4 nights and to us it's a clear 5 star rating. Rooms and facilities are very comfortable and clean, excellent food, staff is very very nice, great beachside location. Very good-looking facilities overall. Regarding the beachside experience, the area with beds and parasols is slightly elevated from the beach itself and the water, which provides a wall that "shields us" from the insisting vendors. This was a reason for us to choose this hotel and it turned out great. Also, the hotel has guards in the area, which prevents vendors from approaching the beach beds area. Of course, when walking next to the water, the vendors approach you, you just have to keep saying no. In the Beachside bed area, staff regularly offers us drinks, which is nice. Beach towels are comfy and bath towels are quite good. Drinking water is provided abundantly. Every day at around 7pm a housekeeper would come to our room to spray it with repellent. We had no bugs all week. The weekly poolside dinner had outstanding food! Things to watch out for: we're fine with it, but you may not be OK with many crows flying close to the tables and attempting to fetch food immediately after people leave their table. Also, there are some cats which are fed by the hotel (and by guests), which is also fine by us.

Very nice insight, great instructions from Ramia, definitely going to be making use of it!

Jambo, I never usually write reviews because usually there’s no point but this hotel fully deserves one. I’ll start by saying, amazing staff, lovely food, overall great experience for me and the mrs for our honeymoon. Location About an hour away from the airport which is worth it as it’s located north east of the island where the beach is pure white sand and clear warm waters. Atmosphere It’s got a really nice atmosphere to it, mainly made by the welcoming and accommodating staff. You either chill at the pool or chill at the beach or chill even more at the quiet pool located near the apartments. Rooms The rooms are extremely clean and well prepared for keeping the mosquitos out with netting around doors, windows and the bed and black out curtains. Our rooms was on the bottom floor which was very spacious with a lounge-like area with a three seater sofa and coffee table. At night the maids come around and spray your room with mosquito spray giving you an extra peace of mind. (I think this is only for bottom floor rooms from speaking to other guests) Things to do They have all sorts of different classes like cooking, art and cocktail making classes and many more, keeping you busy if you don’t fancy lazing around on a sunbed all day. They also play various games like volleyball and spike ball, they do have a little football pitch but never saw anyone using it. Staff I was shocked… I have never been to a hotel where every single member of staff is so friendly and make you feel really at home and comfortable, there was a few stand out staff members who made our honeymoon the best experience with their energy and hard work. So shout out to Winifreda, a real sweetheart who looked after us around the pool everyday and also going above and beyond with the service, always smiling, always positive. Another shoutout to Courage who works in the Green and Grill and has a really positive energy who made our dinner by the pool and dinner by the beach so special, I have never met anyone as bubbly as this lady, we loved speaking to her. A special mention to Yasinta, who worked at the pool bar in the evening, such great service and had the biggest and warmest smile. Food We loved the food everywhere. The buffet in the main restaurant isnt huge amount of selection but better as everything is cooked properly. Green and grill at lunch time is bang on, the only minor problem with it is you can wait up to 30 minutes for your food to come out when it’s busy, but the food is made and prepared fresh so not the end of the world ey. Well done TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar. We don’t usually go to the same hotel twice but we’d happy return here.

Atmosphere beacause of Caurage on our dinner on the beach, rooms, sercvice, location, cleanliness

We had the chance to stay at this hotel for two weeks. The hotel itself is in a beautiful area with separate parts to sleep in. The rooms are nice and clean and also provide a net against mosquitos. The park and private beach of the hotel are clean and nice to relax. The restaurants and bars are are also very pretty and the food is very good and tasty. Not to forget about the people that are working there, doesn't matter if they work at the bar, restaurant or spa, they are all super nice, most kind and always ready to help you with any problems. Special thank you to Lillian, Elisabeth, Jasinta who tried to make everything perfect for us. Last but not least, I have to mention our TUI Blue Guide Ally who has been the best guy I've ever met. Never met such an incredible kind and helpful person, he will do his very best to make it the best holiday for you! For us he created unforgettable and beautiful memories and we wanted to specially thank him again for that. So please reach out for him, he is the man! Thank you again.

Fantastic hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful and always have a smile on their faces. Rooms are spacious and clean. Minibar and tea and coffee stocked daily. Beach is fantastic although it is tidal and so not always the idyllic seen you see in photos however at low tide Take a walk out to the reef with one of the locals and pay them to point out everything to you. You won’t be disappointed. I went for a walk along the beach and it was lovely I did get people coming up to me but a polite no and they left me alone. You do get people coming up over massage, henna, trips and to go to their shop but I found being polite and having a chat was enough to move on. I had a massage with Big Mama, Joanna did some henna and bought off of captain Lemon. Elias and Nico took me out to the reef and I saw so much. Food was a good choice everyday. Their bakery section in a morning is to die for! Fresh omelettes cooked to order and even bacon. I always found something to eat and I am very fussy with food. Entertainment was ok more subdued than other places I have been too but this was nice and the football was on so not really watching anyway. Tuesday and Saturday there are pool and Beach dinners which were fantastic and we have had a mini full moon party when were there which was really good and everyone dancing. The hotel is on a hill and so lots of steps to rooms from entertainment area so not really any good for people with mobility issues although they do have buggies which I am sure they would transport to and from room and beach, restaurant, pool areas if asked. You can still use facilities after check out if you have a late flight there’s showers opposite reception to get changed in etc. we did a couple of trips, stone town with prison island and a spice farm which was excellent and highly recommend. We also did an ocean blue safari to mnemba island but I wasn’t impressed by the way they hounded the dolphins although the snorkelling was excellent. Friends of ours did a catamaran trip with Tui saw dolphins and next time we would do this. This was our second time to this hotel and we would definitely go again.

The staff at the hotel are such a credit to themselves and the company, nothing is too much for them. They are incredibly hard working and go out of their way to greet you. The hotel grounds are also immaculate. The cleaning and grounds team work tirelessly to keep everything in tip top condition. The pool is also clean and there’s never from our experience that mad rush for the beds as there is a spot for every guest. The entertainment is a real stand out to with a diverse range of things to watch and be part of from live music to local talent and not just musicians. There’s also opportunity to learn about Maasai culture as well as the Swahili language. The food was always well done but for me personally once you’d had a couple nights it did get a bit repetitive but the standard of said food never faltered. We did have a few issues with some of the room facilities but the hotel did eventually resolve this but that’s all I can say negatively. Zanzibar also notoriously has some power issues which you should be aware before visiting the island but there was only one evening in our ten day stay where the power was out for a significant amount of time but the staff were out putting lights around and doing their best. Overall, had a lovely stay and I already miss the beds! The king size beds are to die for! Would recommend the hotel

Mr.Ramia was wonderful! Shared a lot of knowledge… just wish the next wine tasting was on the beach

I had high expectations for this resort, but unfortunately our experience was extremely disappointing from beginning to end. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were treated as if we didn't matter. The customer service throughout our stay was inconsistent, and it often seemed like other guests received better treatment than we did. For example, we requested nuts and popcorn at our cabana, but never received them, while other guests around us were served without issue. We also waited an unreasonable amount of time for drinks on multiple occasions. The dining experience was unacceptable. On June 21, we waited over an hour for lunch at the Green Grill. That same evening, we waited over an hour and a half for dinner at the Italian restaurant. By the time we were finally served, it was after 10:30 p.m. No guest at an all-inclusive resort should have to wait that long for a meal. The resort itself had numerous maintenance issues. The air conditioner and ceiling fan in our room did not work properly, making the room very uncomfortable. There was also a power outage during our stay, water all over the floor, a toilet that wouldn't flush properly, and the bathroom wasn't stocked with paper towels or tissue. The lighting in the room was poor as well. Transportation around the property was another issue. One of the carts had a flat tire, and only two guests could ride at a time, causing unnecessary delays. To make matters worse, members of our bridal party were charged for food even though everyone had an all-inclusive package. Room service was also disappointing and did not meet expectations. I do want to recognize a few employees who stood out despite the overall experience. Anastasia at the bar restaurant, Joseph, Hasan, and Fredrick at the bar, and the gentleman who assisted us at the Italian restaurant were all friendly, professional, and pleasant. They provided excellent customer service and made the best of an otherwise disappointing stay. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating resort experiences I've had. Between the poor service, excessive wait times, maintenance problems, and lack of attention to guests, I cannot recommend this resort. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and makes significant improvements so future guests have a much better experience.

Hi Just returned from 2 weeks holiday . The hotel is built in a traditional African style. A must if you are staying at this hotel are water shoes so you can walk out and see the starfish. If do you on the beach you tend to get pestered a lot , the hotel runs a beach walk every week so best to go on that. What makes this hotel is the staff, each and everyone are amazing and helpful, always greeting you with ‘Jambo ‘. I want to specially Ali the Blu Guide without him I would be still be waiting for my suitcase . Ali customer service is exceptional and he is a credit to the hotel. Thank you Ali you made our holiday , you go above and beyond. Also want to thank Salam in the green grill who always helped us , and his customer service was exceptional and always remembered our drinks . Other staff I would like to mention are Fatima , Esther and Jacqueline, thank you for looking after us. One staff member we found quite disturbing was Bobby from the water sports. He was quite aggressive with my daughter and I , demanding her Instagram which she did not want to give . He was very rude to us both and we felt intimidated by him . Our actual Tui Rep was Sam and I will be making my feelings about her know direct to TUI . Safe to say they are not good . We flew with Turkish Airlines who left my suitcase in Manchester and then said they had lost it . Thanks to Ali it turned up 48 hours later. I wish that I was the only one but several other holidaymakers had the same experience. We still had an amazing holiday and went on safari and boat rips . Beautiful Island and lovely hotel . Thank you

We were warmly welcomed by the hotel and the staff took great care of us. We spent our honeymoon here and we are so happy we chose this hotel. Everything was perfect! The team was always ready to help and offered us solutions whenever needed. This is the best hotel we have ever stayed in. Thank you also for the massage and the special dinner organized for our honeymoon. We will come back to celebrate other events. A big thank you to Courage, Abdul, Fatma, Matilda, Steven and all the others for everything! You made our stay unforgettable. Salima and Oswald M

Nice Location, good food. Very friendly waiter like Lilian, who are always attentive.

everything wonderful, we had a junior suite, nice decorated, clean, staff very friendly, speciality restaurant breeze very good, green&grill very good, andiamo good, asian cooker at the beach very good, regular restaurant good…

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 restaurant service have been excellent, too many great members of staff to mention!! We had complimentary massages and a fab meal on the beach which were very much appreciated. We did wine tasting with Nailath that was really informative. All in all it was paradise and would love to return.

We had a fantastic holiday. What we liked best was the staff, who are so incredibly friendly, sweet, and helpful! Especially Kija (at breakfast, days started off incredibly cheerful thanks to her), Marcus (best cocktails ever, always with a big smile and up for a chat), Yasinta (super friendly and sweet), and Swamy (learned so many fun things in Swahili 😊) made our holiday unforgettable. Wish you all the best!! Rooms were always clean, the beds were comfortable; we really lacked nothing. The food is super diverse; occasionally there is a tendon in the meat or a bone in the fish, but that is really the only thing I can mention that could be better. I really liked how many spices they use in the cuisine that come from the island. We also found the coffee at the bar and beach club super tasty. We also really liked the private beach; there was security, so no beach boys coming to sell things while you were sitting on the beach. I found the beach boys better than expected and not too pushy. It was very nice how much they ensure the beach is free of sea urchins and help you avoid stepping on one when walking on the beach at low tide. The resort itself is magnificent. The tides are quite rough, but that is also very impressive to see. Swimming is good at certain times, but because the sea changes so drastically, it is not a place for snorkeling. For that, we recommend Mnemba Island. Every evening the hotel organized a dance, DJ, or band/singer, and there was plenty to do during the day as well. I recommend downloading the Tui Blue app in advance so you can look ahead, see what activities they are organizing, view menus, and read tips on things to do on the island!! :)). Every Saturday you can dine on the beach and every Tuesday by the pool. I didn't expect this to be so charming and well organized. I would absolutely love to come back again, truly a dream vacation. Very grateful Tui Blue & ofcourse Kija, Yasinta, Swamy and ofcourse also Marcus!!!

Our stay at Tui Blue Bahari in Zanzibar was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The property is beautifully maintained, with stunning views, comfortable rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere that truly captures the beauty of the island. What made our experience even more memorable was the outstanding service from the staff. A special thank you to our waiter Adam, who went above and beyond to ensure that every meal was enjoyable. He was always friendly, attentive, professional, and greeted us with a genuine smile. He consistently made us feel welcomed and valued as guests. The hospitality, attention to detail, and warm Zanzibar spirit made this one of the best resort experiences we have ever had. We highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Zanzibar and look forward to returning in the future.

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. We were super impressed by the variety of foods and restaurant options on offer but something that was special was going to enjoy a meal at their seafood restaurant Breeze. Some of the best seafood we have ever eaten especially the Lobster Bisque. It was the star of the show for us. I truly believe we have never met this many friendly and helpful people in our lives.We just want to mention a few who made our stay exceptional: Nailat Steven Ragief Yasina Brain Rajiv Elizabeth Chef Ibrahim from breeze You were amazing The entire resort was amazing. From dining, fitness,activities and leisure by the pool there is such an amazing balanse you just get right. Our only negative was that we were there on our honeymoon and did not get the 30 min massage and private dinner which other couples received.

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was comfortable, the facilities were well maintained, and the staff were always friendly and helpful. I would especially like to thank David for his professionalism and excellent training sessions — he made my stay even more enjoyable and active. Unfortunately, there was one issue during check-out. I was mistakenly charged an additional amount, and the refund process took far too long. The staff were unable to resolve the issue promptly, and as a result, I almost missed my flight. This was a significant inconvenience and somewhat affected an otherwise excellent experience. Despite this incident, I am grateful to the hotel team for their hospitality and hope that similar situations can be handled more efficiently in the future.

If I were to summarize our stay, I would definitely say that the Kiwengwa region is absolutely beautiful. The TUI Blue hotel is located about one hour from the airport, and it takes roughly the same amount of time to visit places such as Stone Town. This has its own charm, as it gives you the opportunity to see the local way of life and experience the authentic atmosphere of the island. The hotel itself is stunning, spacious, and designed in a beautiful African style. The thatched roofs, vibrant colors, and lush tropical vegetation perfectly reflect the character of the region. The proximity to the beach and the crystal-clear turquoise ocean is another highlight. In this area, the sea follows the rhythm of nature, and during low tide it recedes, revealing the fascinating beauty of the local marine flora. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options available. The service throughout the hotel was excellent. We would especially like to highlight one member of staff, Adam. He is incredibly friendly, helpful, professional, always smiling, and willing to answer any question. An additional huge advantage is that he speaks Polish, which made our stay even more enjoyable. He is a wonderful person, and the hotel should be very proud to have him on the team.

Thanks to Deborah for making our evening unforgettable. The dinner was perfect and her service was more than great.

We had an amazing stay. The room was beautiful, and the housekeeping staff were very attentive throughout our visit. A special mention goes to Lillian, one of the waiters, who was absolutely delightful and provided amazing service. Thank you for helping make our stay so memorable!

My partner and I had an amazing stay at TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar. Our trip was extra special because we got engaged on the beautiful beach during our stay. The food was delicious, the resort was very clean, and the surroundings were stunning. What really stood out was the staff – everyone was so friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our holiday. Thank you to the whole team for making our stay so memorable. We would highly recommend TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar and would love to return one day.

The resort is an absolutely stunning place and caters for everyone young and old. We had a great experience from the minute we entered to our last morning we left. On arrival I was welcomed by a real gentleman called Abdul who kindly directed me to reception who exceeded my expectations and went out of their way to request that Abdul show us around and give us a sneak peek of not only the resort but the different accommodations it has to offer. Throughout our stay we had access to a golf cart for easier transportation around the resort, which made it to convenient as I had a 70 year old mom and a baby along with us as part of our family . The staff are all so helpful and each and every one of them are so polite. The honesty and care we felt throughout our stay was exceptional. All three restaurants on the resort was outstanding and the morning buffets a winner due to the amount of lovely choices. Tuesday evening poolside buffet and entertainment was the highlight as it was well set up, the food was planned properly and the staff made it golden. The service while spending time poolside is what makes the perfect tropical holiday and the experience I had at this resort was superb. I could write about our experience at buiblue all day but I’ll end off by saying that We’d definitely return in a heartbeat

This was honestly the best hotel we stayed at out of the five different hotels we visited around Zanzibar. Even though it’s located on the east coast, it was absolutely perfect for us and we had such an amazing stay. What really made this place stand out was the incredible service, especially from the bar manager, Audaze. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic experience and truly did everything he could for us during our stay. His kindness, professionalism, and attention made a huge difference, and honestly, that alone made this hotel feel exceptional. A big thank you to Audaze and the whole team for making our stay so memorable. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Zanzibar

Great resort overall. Not too much kids activities but facilities and food was great. Rooms were also great. Aisha gave good service in the restaurant and Yussuf catered to all our dietary needs as vegetarian.

Myself, my wife and brother and sister in law visited in Feb 26 for what was supposed to be a 10 night stay but was extended beyond our control. Anyway what can I say? At all times the staff were superb- some names to note were Yasnita at the bar in the evenings, what an absolute shining star and an employee to be proud of. Ali, who took us around on the back of house tour, showing us the workings of a large resort and meeting the people who make it possible. Fredrick, always happy to interact down by the bar in the evening all goes toward realising the people of Zanzibar are amongst the friendliest I’ve ever met! The facilities were spot on, and everything was spotless or being dealt with if it wasn’t. The rooms were perfect aside from the odd time there was no hot water, but I’m really being picky by even mentioning it. But here’s the really nice bit- as mentioned we were unable to fly home for nearly two weeks after our original date, and everyone was very helpful and allowed us to stay until we got a flight- this goes a long way with us, and rather than us all being relocated, we were told to stay put and continue enjoying the resort. I was not bothered at all by this delay, indeed I wish I was still there! Keep doing what you do guys!