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This charming beachfront resort is a favourite with Kuoni guests.
Nestled in 30 acres of tropical gardens on unblemished Zanzibar coast, the main appeal of this remote escape is the promise of far-flung downtime with squeaky white sand sinking underfoot. After days on the mainland, swap the safari for snorkelling and scuba diving in the sparkling Indian Ocean or equally relax under thatch or the shade of a palm. Interiors incorporate Moorish doorways, exposed wood beams and large ceramic pots, the backdrop to a barefoot vibe made considerably special with genuinely thoughtful service.
When relaxing, the casual beach restaurant and sea-facing swimming pool means you rarely need to budge. Dinner is accompanied by a live band and sometimes Swahili dancers and even acrobatic performances.
Why we love Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
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Bluebay’s beautiful tropical 30-acres of gardens house over 1000 palm trees
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The resort has a dive centre on site giving easy access to the island's coral reef gardens
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The Makuti Restaurant's themed evenings showcase a range of international flavours
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Each night there’s entertainment ranging from Swahili dancers to acrobats and live music from the resort’s resident band
Rooms
All rooms are decorated in traditional Zanzibari style with four-poster beds. Comfortable Garden Rooms overlook the grounds, while the popular Superior Rooms are slightly elevated, offering views over the gardens to the beach and ocean beyond. Spacious Junior Suites are the closest to the beach and are split level, with a sitting area and an outdoor shower in the private garden.
Located behind the Junior Suites surrounded by landscaped gardens.
- air-conditioning
- television
- telephone
- minibar
- tea and coffee facilities
- 45m²
Offering wonderful sea views as well as verdant gardens.
- air-conditioning
- television
- telephone
- minibar
- tea and coffee facilities
- 50m²
Closest to the beach, Junior Suites offer sea views and plenty of space including an enclosed garden with outdoor shower.
- air-conditioning
- television
- telephone
- minibar
- tea and coffee facilities
- 90m²
Facilities
The Makuti Restaurant is the main eatery set around the large swimming pool, and if you book on All Inclusive, you’ll take all your meals here. Breakfast is a relaxed affair, offered buffet-style or from the live cooking stations. For dinner, you’ll be able to sample a variety of different cuisines during your stay through ten themed evenings, which include Indian, Swahili and Italian.
Other dining options include the seafood Bahari Grill which transforms into an Italian trattoria by night and the Asian specialty restaurant The Wok. The Bludeli Terrace Café provides day time snacks whilst The Palms Pool Bar is the destination for pre-dinner drinks and evening entertainment.
Makuti Restaurant
Overlooking the pool and ocean beyond, the Makuti Restaurant is the resort's main restaurant.
Bahari Grill
Specialising in Italian and seafood dishes on the beachfront.
The Wok
As its name suggests, this is the destination for Asian dishes, served on the beach.
Trattoria
In the evening, the Bahari Grill becomes an Italian trattoria serving home made pasta and a range of pizzas.
Bludeli Terrace Café
Perfect for coffee and cake between activities.
Palms Pool Bar
This relaxed venue features a shisha corner and keeps you entertained in the evening with live music.
Private dinners add that extra luxury on the beach or by the pool.
What's Included
Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Makuti Restaurant
Upgrade Options
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Makuti Restaurant
All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Makuti Restaurant • Snacks 11am-1pm and 3pm-6pm • Selected drinks by the glass including local alcohol and wine, soft drinks and water 11am-midnight.
At the Oasis Spa, ask the therapists to mix local spices and fruits right in front of you and you’ll see how freshly prepared the treatments are here. The spa has a small pool in a lovely stone-walled garden and seafront treatment rooms.
At the resort, there is a floodlit tennis court, table tennis, pool tables and beach volleyball. Excursions can be made to Jozani Forest, Stone Town and to visit a spice farm.
There’s plenty to do at Bluebay, with a range of watersports including windsurfing, paddleboarding, canoeing and snorkelling. The One Ocean Dive Centre is based at Bluebay giving access to the reefs of the Mnemba Atoll. Advanced divers can also explore deep wall dives.
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