Blue Bay Beach Resort

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is a prestigious 5-star beachfront resort located along the wide, white-sand shores of Kiwengwa on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Set within 30 acres of tropical gardens featuring more than 1,000 palm trees, the property blends traditional Swahili charm with modern luxury. It shares a massive 582-metre stretch of pristine Indian Ocean coastline with its adjacent sister property, Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa. Accommodation Options The resort features 112 spacious, bright, and beautifully decorated rooms and suites housed in classic makuti-thatched cottages. All accommodations are elegantly furnished in Zanzibari style, featuring hand-carved four-poster beds with mosquito nets, walk-in dressing rooms, and private seating areas. Rooms are spread across rising ground to optimize views and are divided into four main categories, which include Garden Rooms, Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, and ultra-luxurious Sultan Suites. Selected higher-tier suites feature private outdoor tropical showers, direct beachfront entry, or private verandas situated right at the ocean's edge. Dining & Culinary Offerings Guests can choose from multiple on-site restaurants and bars designed to showcase fresh local seafood and celebrated Zanzibari spices. Makuti Restaurant operates as the main open-air dining pavilion overlooking the pool and ocean, serving breakfast buffets alongside rotating international lunch and dinner themes. Bahari Grill provides an exclusive à la carte dining experience specializing in fresh seafood and fine steak dinners, which transforms into an Italian trattoria serving homemade pasta and pizza in the evenings. The Wok is a specialized beachfront eatery serving a variety of à la carte Asian delicacies right at the water's edge. The Beach Bar and Restaurant functions as a casual daytime spot offering light meals, tropical cocktails, and fresh juices directly on the sand. The Pool Bar, Coffee Lounge, and Terrace provide relaxing spaces to enjoy local Zanzibari coffee, afternoon tea, cake, and casual refreshments.