TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar

Pros -beautiful location -beautiful beach, with powder white sand -beautiful pool -staff are friendly -clean, spacious rooms -well maintained hotel Cons -some service related issues e.g requested items such as a laundry bag / clothing iron - items either never arrived at the unit at all, or came after a unreasonably long period -food was average -was forced to pay $70 for a Xmas dinner. This was in the booking fine print. Guests should have the option to opt out, as not all guests would opt to attend the dinner. Tips - be sure to make a reservation at the African resturant -unlike other hotels, when booking half board, the hotel only offers water as a free drink during supper. Juices and soft drinks are charged for On the whole, pleasent experience.

The resort was excellent, staff were very friendly, hard working and always greeted guests with a smile. All facilities were excellent and well maintained and clean. We did feel food options could have been better, especially as Zanzibar is known for their spicies. Local drinks could have been better and there was no option to upgrade drinks package to premium drinks. Overall, satisfied and would recommend this resort.

IN ONE WORD - AMAZING!

Was fantastic Maybe I would re think it as a honeymoon destination as there were a lot of kids there especially using the pool. Otherwise just fantastic.

Do not stay at this hotel. It is definately not a five star resort! Let me start with the cons 1. Safe not working. Brought to the attention of guest relations manager and fixed 2. Telephone line not working at all. Bear in mind, there is a long walk between ocean view suite and reception to bring up issues. There is a WhatsApp line to guest relation manager but when u have a query in the middle of the night you are facing a long walk. 3. The pool side first aid kit consists of one unsterile glove, unsterile cotton wool and calamine lotion!!!! No antiseptic or proper first aid kit! My daughter had a cut at the pool, and my husband had to run to our rooms to get first aid. Luckily, I am a doctor, and cane prepared. 4. Electricity cuts mean you waking up at least 4times a night to switch the aircon on. Temperature rises quickly. 5. Rooms are very dated 6. All inclusive is not all inclusive. Between breakfast and lunch, even tho we were willing to pay for food for my 3year old to snack on between meal times, we faced uphill and I had to escalate to the assistant GM. Ridiculous! Five star resort my foot! Pros: 1. Staff very friendly. 2. Water pulls back with tide exposing the reef which is anazing to explore. We saw clown fish, star fish, sea cucumber, spongy ink fish. It was incredible. 3. Meal times have a sufficient spread of food 4. Theme nights were really special I would definately not stay here again. They should have their star rating reviewed urgently

Service was incredible. Food was good, with a lot of options. The room was beautiful. It was a lovely 4 days. The shows were entertaining. Thank you.

Property is lovely and well maintained landscaping. The first two days were great and then we had three days of constant power outages. They have generator but that also appeared unstable. When power came back on the ac did not and had to be turned on manually. It is very hot and humid so this created much discomfort in the room.

Great place, very clean, friendly staff. Nice food

We stayed here after an incredible safari in Masai Mara, Kenya. We were hoping for a week of relaxation in luxury and it certainly gave us just that!! Great setting, amazing staff who can’t do enough for you, very nice range of food with a gorgeous seafood restaurant (additional charge but worth it). We would recommend this hotel to anyone!!! Beautiful place.

Amazing, luxury resort. We were there for a weekend and enjoyed the pool and the beach. If you want to see an amazing beach and just "chill" this is the place. We did the all inclusive and think that is the way to go, for sure. Food was VERY good, especially the special night - Arabic night.