Double Tree By Hilton
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 f...
Double Tree By Hilton
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 OptionsThe 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 OfferingsGuests 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.
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Double Tree By Hilton: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the resort featured on this page located?
It is a 5-star beachfront resort set along the wide white-sand shores of Kiwengwa on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, within 30 acres of tropical gardens planted with more than 1,000 palm trees. It shares a 582-metre stretch of Indian Ocean coastline with its adjacent sister property, Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa.
What room and suite categories does this Zanzibar resort offer?
Accommodations are divided into four main categories: Garden Rooms, Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, and Sultan Suites. The 112 rooms and suites sit in classic makuti-thatched cottages on rising ground, furnished in Zanzibari style with hand-carved four-poster beds, mosquito nets, walk-in dressing rooms, and private seating areas.
Do any suites have direct beach access or outdoor showers?
Yes. Selected higher-tier suites feature private outdoor tropical showers, direct beachfront entry, or private verandas positioned right at the ocean's edge.
What restaurants and bars are available at the resort?
Dining options include Makuti Restaurant, the main open-air pavilion overlooking the pool and ocean with breakfast buffets and rotating international lunch and dinner themes, and Bahari Grill, an à la carte venue for fresh seafood and fine steak that becomes an Italian trattoria in the evenings. The Wok serves à la carte Asian dishes at the water's edge, while the Beach Bar and Restaurant, Pool Bar, Coffee Lounge, and Terrace offer casual meals, cocktails, fresh juices, and relaxed seating.
Can Ecological Wilderness Adventure book this resort as part of a Tanzania or Zanzibar trip?
Yes. Ecological Wilderness Adventure is a TATO-licensed Tanzania and East Africa safari operator and can tailor a Zanzibar beach stay at this resort around your safari itinerary. Contact them with your travel dates and preferences and they will quote the trip on request.
