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Blue Moon Resort

4.5 star property
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Beach/ocean view
Beach bar
Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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Shungi, Jambiani, Zanzibar
  • Place, Makunduchi Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬
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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Suite, Private Pool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Executive Suite, Private Pool

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Blue Moon Resort

Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Blue Moon Resort offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Blue Moon Resort. During your stay, you'll be close to Makunduchi Beach. You'll find features such as a free manager's reception, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Treat yourself to Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • 11 minutes by car from Jambiani Beach and 13 minutes from Kite Centre Zanzibar
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Blue Moon Resort offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Blue Moon Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
On-site venue – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Blue Moon Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50.00 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Blue Moon Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Blue Moon Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owolabi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great hospitality shown by the staffs. Thank y’all for your services.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were phenomenal. Unfortunately, I witnessed a couple of incidents where they were spoken to in such disrespectful manners by manager and other guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uzma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing. Room was very clean and tidy. Made our stay very memorable and we had an amazing time. We will defo visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous spacious resort beautifully designed, best in Zanzibar for a boutique hotel we have visited.quite good kitchen. Service is fine, not experienced. Front desk is quite inexperienced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Kasemera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blue Moon really went above our expectations and that very much thanks to all the staff! The resort in it self is stunning and located so you really get to relax and enjoy. The jetty was amazing and we spent a lot of time there, but everyone working from the front desk, to resturant, to managers and housekeeping was so warm and welcoming! It really made and impact! It was bittersweet leaving this place, but we will most definitely be back sooner than later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, we really enjoy. Thanks to the team
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saynab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax and enjoy the moment. Very friendly and welcoming staff. breath taking view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA ELEFTHERIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shahnaz Y

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
In the middle of nowhere so need to get taxis to get to places. Our stay was nice HOWEVER they charge for everything!! Only one free refill of a glass bottle of water in the room and they charge for 500ml bottles of water for $1 each. Every lunch and dinner we had we were given free refill water (we were informed the glass bottles were refilled with drinking water however if you ordered plastic bottle you were charged $2) on the last night we ordered FREE water that was refilled but got the bill and they back tracked and said that the water was not free. We felt that reason was because they could not be bothered to adjust the bill to the correct amount even though previous times we were informed the refilled water was free. In terms of cleanliness the towels always had some stains on. Although there were faults we were content with our stay as the view and food was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarbest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

jean-michel

Disliked: Cleanliness
* Access: bumpy road to access the hotel. * Violation of privacy: the general manager entered the room with his own key without knocking / saying hi / saying sorry / saying goodbye, while we were resting in bed. We complained twice at the reception, but received no feedback / apology from the manager. This is clearly unacceptable. * Bathroom: urine smell in the toilets. * Services: no activities proposed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Internet issues. Bad connection
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

antoinette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
séjour exceptionnel par la beauté de l'emplacement, les repas fabuleux et la gentillesse du personnel, mention spéciale à Costa, Justice et le réceptionniste
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes Resort mit herausragendem Management Unser Aufenthalt im Blue Moon Resort begann leider nicht ganz so positiv, doch das änderte sich schnell, nachdem wir ein Gespräch mit dem jungen und äußerst ehrgeizigen Manager sowie dem Inhaber und seiner Frau führen konnten. Dieses Gespräch bleibt uns in sehr positiver Erinnerung, denn selten haben wir erlebt, dass sich jemand so sehr um die Bedürfnisse der Gäste kümmert. Der Manager zeigt ein beeindruckendes Engagement, und auch die Inhaberfamilie ist äußerst freundlich und macht deutlich, wie sehr ihnen das Resort am Herzen liegt. Wir haben unsere Flitterwochen hier verbracht und uns für das große Zimmer mit Innen- und Außenpool entschieden – eine Wahl, die wir jedem nur empfehlen können. Der Außenpool ist groß und hat die perfekte Tiefe, um sowohl zu entspannen als auch richtig zu schwimmen. Zudem wurde das gesamte Zimmer mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, was sich unter anderem an der hochwertigen Musikanlage zeigt, die mit mehreren Lautsprechern verbunden ist und für ein tolles Klangerlebnis sorgt. Nach unserem etwas holprigen Start (der mit Mitarbeitern zu tun hatte, die mittlerweile nicht mehr dort arbeiten und daher nicht weiter thematisiert wird) konnten wir unsere Zeit in diesem traumhaft gelegenen Resort in vollen Zügen genießen. Die Kulisse ist atemberaubend, das Essen wird täglich frisch zubereitet und schmeckt hervorragend. Besonders gefallen hat uns das Freizeitangebot mit Jetskis, Kanus und Pedalos.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt Eduard

Das Resort hat noch Ausbau- Potential. Wassereinbruch im Badezimmer. Es wurde sofort reagiert und ich bekam eine andere Villa Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024