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Blue Moon Resort

4.5 star property
Bask in tranquility by the outdoor pool or rejuvenate with water activities like canoeing. Enjoy delicious local cuisine as you watch the sunset over Jambiani Beach.

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Exterior
Aerial view
Lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Beach/ocean view
Terrace/patio
Escape to Blue Moon Resort, a tranquil haven near Jambiani Beach. With an outdoor pool and sun loungers, guests can unwind in style. Active travelers will love the cycling and canoeing options or relax with a deep-tissue massage at the spa. The on-site restaurant serves local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner with breathtaking beachfront views.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is AU$291
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2018
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2018
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Private Pool

Executive Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2018
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Shungi, Jambiani, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Kuza Cave - 11 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 11 min drive
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 13 min drive
  • Makunduchi Beach - 21 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 104 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Soles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pili Pili Boutique Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BAHARI Pizza-Restaurant-Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jambiani Villas Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Blue Moon Resort

Blue Moon Resort puts you within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages at the spa, and local and international cuisine is served at Restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Russian, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Canoeing
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Beach nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per vehicle
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 April and 31 May.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Blue Moon Resort Jambiani
Blue Moon Jambiani
Blue Moon Resort Hotel
Blue Moon Resort Jambiani
Blue Moon Resort Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Moon Resort currently open?

The property is closed between 12 April and 31 May.

Does Blue Moon Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Moon Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Blue Moon Resort?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Blue Moon Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50.00 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Moon Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Blue Moon Resort and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, fishing and kayaking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a fitness centre and a picnic area. Blue Moon Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Blue Moon Resort?

Yes, Restaurant offers beachfront dining, local and international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Blue Moon Resort like?

Blue Moon Resort is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Jambiani Beach, which is 11 minutes away by car.

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Blue Moon Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect, we really enjoy. Thanks to the team
Sarah, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is calm and peaceful. Away from the noise. Staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to be welcoming. Room was beautiful.
Maya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Stay
We planned to stay at Blue Moon Resort for three nights but loved it so much that we extended our stay. The staff were friendly, hardworking, and welcoming. Check-in was simple, and we got a tour before heading to our private pool room, which was clean, spacious, and quiet. The pool was surrounded by large palm trees, making it incredibly relaxing to float and watch them sway. The room had a minibar, Netflix, and an Alexa station, and housekeeping cleaned it daily. A couple of minor issues: the wardrobe only had four hangers, which wasn’t enough, and the shower temperature fluctuated between hot and cold every 30 seconds. The restaurant overlooked the sea and served great food. I had local traditional meals, and one night, a BBQ buffet with live music created a lively atmosphere. Breakfast was à la carte, and the vegetarian option was excellent, with fresh avocado, stir-fried vegetables, and pineapple juice. The grounds were well-maintained and peaceful. We loved relaxing on the jetty and swimming in the warm, calm sea. The beach was rocky, but we visited a Maasai shop nearby. Bring cash (USD), as the card machine had issues. My wife had a reasonably priced full-body massage. The dogs and cats were tame, but a monkey on a lead seemed unfairly restricted.
Matthew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and welcoming staff
zaki, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to relax and enjoy the moment. Very friendly and welcoming staff. breath taking view.
Saynab, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing resort, amazing facilities, amazing staff!
Our stay at Blue Moon Resort was something more than perfect. This place is a paradise on earth! The facilities are excellent, you can spend your whole day at the resort. The view to the ocean was marvelous, the rooms spacious and super clean. Also the staff was incredible they literally trying to make you feel like home and being super polite and friendly! I highly recommend this place for your vacation in Zanzibar.
MARIA ELEFTHERIA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
Eric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and quiet, the water and lights goes out quite a bit here, always a low tide so swimming is not possible shoreline coved in sharped rocks, Paje is a much better area and magnificent beach please go there, not much here in blue moon.. very nice people here, if your looking for peace and quiet maybe then this blue moon is for you.
Allen T, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay very much. Other than my now fiancé(I proposed there), Ayubu was the highlight of my stay. He was gracious, kind, always smiling, and always uplifting and upbeat of a host. I’ll definitely come back here for my wedding if he is still there!

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place to stay!!
The Resort was better then excepted. I recommend this place a lot for those who just want to have a good time to relax. Quiet place, and nice. Had only one problem with the electricity last night, but think that is fixed now. They have a lot to offer on activities for couple or families. One other thing is that they have a lot of hot water for shower. Have been in many places in Tanzania, but had little availability of hot water for shower. One thing is that the water had really salty taste.
Sarbest, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Internet issues. Bad connection
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent 4 star hotel.
The staff is great! Very friendly and service minded. They are the best about this place. The food is good but not amazing. Another issue regarding eating, is that there is no restaurant close by. We ended up using a taxi taking us to other places to eat. Expect bout 10 minutes by car to some good restaurants. One night the managed decided to get some things fixed, problem was that this was close to midnight and for about 1 hour there was a lot of noise when we wanted to sleep. I went to complain, the manager just said "sorry" and kept the workers continuing to make the noise. This is why I cannot give top rating. Another thing to be aware of, is that the water in the shower and fauset is salt water! So if this is an issue for you, you might consider other place to stay.
Tomas, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

More like “Blue Bugs”
This is going to be a lengthy one, however, if you are interested in staying at here, this will possibly be the only review that is need. For starters, the ride is about an hour and a half away from the airport, which we were aware of. The scenery is beautiful, roads are pretty bumpy but nontheless, it’s beautiful. Upon arrival to the hotel, we assumed we were being kidnapped because the hotel is in an alley on an extremely rocky road with absolutely nothing surrounding it besides trash & wild animals. We were even afraid to leave the van. However, once inside, the grounds are beautiful! Staff is amazing, pools are cleaned daily, food is great & the grounds are very clean. The 3 stars come in when we entered our room. If you are not a fan of insects, do NOT stay here. You will not sleep peacefully! After waking around the room to check things out, we came around tons of dead insects, termites were visibly chewing away at wooden baskets in the bathroom, you can see the wood dropping little by little, huge spiders & dead worms were on the sink, crickets were everywhere, we were killing insects & the robes were as hard as the wooden baskets. I decided to lay on the bed & read my kindle since it was pretty late & the pillows had tons of dead bugs on them. While reading my kindle, I felt something drop on my chest. It was a WORM! The ceilings are decorated with tree trucks and worms constantly fell from the ceiling. We stayed for 3 nights & I am still suffering from insomnia.
antoinette, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, very satisfied with our stay at the Blue Moon Resort. We stayed for 9 nights in the suite with a private pool on a full board basis. On the first day, we arrived at 8:00 am. It was indeed early, but we had to wait until 3:00 pm. We were exhausted from a long trip. A hotel should be able to accommodate guests by noon, which is the norm. For a supposedly luxurious room, it felt a bit outdated. The wardrobe was very small, with doors that didn't close properly. The hotel really needs to implement a ventilation system, there's an unpleasant smell in the room and the bathroom... The positives of the hotel: it's extremely peaceful. Ideal for those seeking relaxation and a private beach with fewer people. The restaurant is à la carte. The dishes are delicious, fresh, high-quality, and presented very meticulously, something rarely seen in a full board hotel ! But hope you are patient, it takes 1.5 to 2 hours sometimes to have a meal because of the time taken for ordering and preparing the dishes. It's not a big deal in the evening, but it's inconvenient at noon when we want to make the most of their time. The music is perfect, classy and not disco ambiance ! (If that's what you're looking for, you should consider Nungwi's hotels). The hotel's cleanliness is impeccable. The staff is very attentive and truly cares about your comfort. We want to thank the staff for their kindness and responsiveness, with a special thanks to Swahiba! We will probably come back.

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk sted!
Blue Moon Resort er et fantastisk sted for ro og avslapning. Den idylliske beliggenheten, rene og romslige rom, og den vakre yetien gjør det til et perfekt valg. Maten er smakfull, og servicen er super – personalet gjør alt for at du skal trives. Et sted vi gjerne besøker igjen!
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simon Moland, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mauricio, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Das Resort hat noch Ausbau- Potential. Wassereinbruch im Badezimmer. Es wurde sofort reagiert und ich bekam eine andere Villa Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet
Kurt Eduard, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kasia, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk!
Fantastisk sted, veldig rolig og behagelig med egen brygge og fine basseng. Personalet og eiere var fantastiske.
8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Struttura fantastica immersa nel verde con spiaggia privata, molto tranquilla un vero paradiso
Alessio, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Établissement éloigné de tout, prix exorbitants. Le prix de l’hôtel est loin de la prestation attendue sur place. Inconfortable, les lits sur dure comme le sol. Pas d’entretien dé l’extérieur, les chambre sont vraiment mal entretenues et pas au niveau de la qualité attendue. Seul point positif la piscine et le personnel vraiment top.
julien, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très bon voyage, personnel bienveillant
Youssef, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is fabulous, quite Weather is nice you can see all seasons in one day The resort is quite and nice There are some small details the resort need to consider like: 1- water in room .. 2 bottles for a day is not enough and shouldn’t be chargeable if I need more. 2- the need to install Shattaf in bathroom since many muslims visit this resort. 3- the water in the bathroom is salty 4- must provide tissue in the room
Amna, 2-night trip