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FA C T S A N D F E A T U R E S
Zanzibar Island lies 35 km off the Eastern Coast of Africa and is one of the two main islands of an autonomous state within the larger Republic of Tanzania. Bluebay Beach Resort &
Spa and its sister property Sultan Sands Island Resort are situated on the wide, sparkling beaches of Kiwengwa on the East Coast of the island. The properties share 475m of tropical
coastline.
The Resorts are an hour’s drive from Zanzibar International Airport on good roads. To fly into Zanzibar, visitors take a 55-minute flight from Nairobi, Kenya, the region’s largest city
with air-links from virtually every major world city. Many other international airlines fly direct to Dar es Salaam, a city on the coast of mainland Tanzania, from where you can take a
local flight (15 minutes) to the island or cross the channel by ferry (2 hours). There are also regular flights from Arusha in Tanzania and several international airlines now fly direct
to Zanzibar.
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa - Accommodation
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa - Wine & Dine
Superior Rooms with views over tropical gardens to the ocean beyond
The Makuti Restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining areas
All rooms at Bluebay are spacious, bright and beautifully decorated in traditional
Zanzibari style.
GARDEN ROOMS [24]
Comprising six bungalows, each with four en-suite rooms, the Garden Rooms overlook
the resort’s beautiful landscaped gardens and share their own pool.
SUPERIOR ROOMS [74]
The Superior Rooms occupy an elevated position in the grounds, overlooking the
verdant gardens to the azure ocean beyond. All rooms in this category are sea facing.
JUNIOR SUITES [6]
The Junior Suites are spacious rooms (90m2) with their own lounge area, a huge
verandah and a private garden featuring an external shower. Bathrooms have showers
and bathtubs.
SULTAN SUITES [2]
The two opulent Sultan Suites are situated at the ocean’s edge and offer a huge double
room with a 2.5m bed and a separate dressing area, leading out onto a large verandah.
Large en-suites have walk-in showers and bathtubs. Sultan Suites have their own
private access to the beach. The Sultan Suites are interconnecting if required.
Summary of the in-room facilities:
• Twin Beds or Double Bed with billowing mosquito nets
• Separate dressing room
• En-suite bathroom
• Verandah or balcony
• Split-level air conditioning
• Satellite flat-screen TV
• Mini-bar
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Hair dryer
• Electronic safe
• Telephone
• Smoke detector & fire alarm
• WiFi (free of charge)
MAKUTI RESTAURANT
The main dining facility at the Resort where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served,
depending on the meal plan. The Makuti Restaurant enjoys views over the swimming
pool to the ocean beyond.
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Breakfast is buffet style with live cooking stations
Lunch & dinner is buffet or table d’hote with weekly beach and poolside parties
Guests enjoy 15% discount on à la carte meals at Kivuli and Bahari Restaurants
Dinners are themed and include Zanzibari, oriental, African Arabian and Kiwengwa
Seafood BBQ.
Besides live music from our resident band, entertainment includes: traditional
Zanzibar dancers; Taarab Music; acrobats; and other local performances.
Dress code: smart casual. Gentlemen are discouraged from wearing shorts at dinner.
THE BAHARI GRILL
Serving seafood and local specialities, the Bahari Grill offers an exclusive dining
experience for à la carte lunch and dinner.
PALMS POOL BAR
Your poolside oasis offers a full range of cocktails, wines, spirits, fresh juices and
specialised coffees. The bar features a Shisha Corner and there is a live band most
evenings until closing time.
BLUE MARLIN BEACH RESTAURANT
Situated at the ocean’s edge, the restaurant serves à la carte al fresco lunchtime grilled
or stir-fried specialities including fresh seafood.
BLU DELI TERRACE CAFÉ
For freshly ground coffee and a great selection of cakes, pastries and freshly made
sandwiches. Also serving a delicious range of ice creams. Free WiFi available.
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Sultan Sands - Accommodation
• Dinners are themed and include Zanzibari, oriental, African Arabian and Kiwengwa
Seafood BBQ.
Besides live music from our resident band, entertainment includes: traditional
Zanzibar dancers; Taarab Music; acrobats; and other local performances.
Dress code: smart casual. Gentlemen are discouraged from wearing shorts at dinner.
MAWIMBI POOL BAR
Overlooking the swimming pool, beach and the ocean beyond, this is the perfect
venue to enjoy a range of beverages and cocktails.
KIVULI BAR & RESTAURANT
Specialising in Far Eastern Fusion cuisine, Kivuli is located on the beach offering
‘toes-in-the-sand’ à la carte for either lunch or dinner.
The Bahari Rooms feature large verandahs just metres from the ocean
Sultan Sands Island Resort has a total of 76 rooms built in traditional African ‘rondavel’
style, with two rooms in each rondavel. All rooms offer a spacious bedroom with separate
dressing area, an en-suite bathroom and either a verandah or balcony. The rooms are
bright and exquisitely decorated in a traditional Swahili style using local fabrics.
PWANI ROOMS [56]
Situated on elevated grounds in landscaped gardens facing the Indian Ocean. The
Pwani Rooms also feature an additional sofa-bed.
BAHARI ROOMS [20]
All sea-facing and situated at the beach. The Bahari Rooms have their own private
plunge pool.
All rooms have:
• Either one large or two queen size beds with mosquito nets
• Split-level air conditioning
• Ceiling fans
• Flat-screen TV
• Mini-bar
• Hair dryer
• Electronic safe
• Telephone
• Smoke detector & fire alarm
CASABLANCA LOUNGE
Lounge adjacent to the Sultan Sands pool.
WiFi is free of charge in all public areas.
Shared Activities & Facilities
A range of water sports and other activities can be arranged at the Recreation & Water
Sports Centre including: Big Game Fishing; boat trips & dhow cruises; windsurfing;
and beach sports*. There is also a children’s club* (Toto Club), floodlit tennis court*;
table tennis* & pool tables*; and a fully equipped gymnasium*. A wide choice of
excursions and day-trips are also available, including: Stone Town Tour; Spice Tour;
Jozani Forest; and Prison Island. * denotes complimentary activities.
OASIS SPA
The Oasis Spa is situated at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. The experienced staff offer an
impressive range of treatments - ideal for massages, de-stressing and rejuvenation.
©David Stubbs Photography
Sultan Sands - Wine & Dine
ONE OCEAN DIVE CENTRE
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is the home of the One Ocean Dive Centre, Zanzibar’s
leading and longest established 5-star PADI dive centre.
The Kivuli Bar and Restaurant for relaxed ‘toes-in-the-sand’ daytime dining
MWAMBAO RESTAURANT
The main dining facility at the Resort where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served,
depending on the meal plan. The Mwambao Restaurant enjoys magnificent views over
the swimming pool to the ocean beyond.
• Breakfast is buffet style with live cooking stations
• Lunch & dinner is buffet or table d’hote with weekly beach and poolside parties
• Guests enjoy 15% discount on à la carte meals at Kivuli and Bahari Restaurants
Services
Airport transfers; Guest Services; two boutiques; Kid’s Club; babysitting; wedding
planning; honeymoon packages; conference room; business centre; groups &
incentives planning; private parties; banqueting; on-site nurse; WiFi.
Environmental Policy
Bluebay Hotels has been officially recognised and commended by the Government
of Zanzibar for its outstanding contribution to the preservation of the environment of
the island. A copy of our practices is available on request.
Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Phone: +255-774-413321, +255-774-413322, +255-774-413323
Fax: +255 24 2240245 | E-mail: [email protected] | www.bluebayzanzibar.com