Blue Moon Resort
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Blue Moon Resort
No.12 of 4-star Select Hotels in Zanzibar Archipelago
Shungi, Zanzibar, Kusini, Zanzibar South, Tanzania
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Located in Jambiani, Blue Moon Resort is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Paje Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque.Show More
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Highlights
Ideal location
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
Airport pick-up available
Lots to doAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Snorkeling
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parkingFree
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Property Description
Located in Jambiani, Blue Moon Resort is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Paje Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque.
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4.3/5
Very GoodThe hotel is beautiful! Suitable for lying corpse
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(63.8 km)
Landmarks: Paradise Lost Zanzibar
(1.3 km)
Landmarks: Makunduchi Beach
(3.5 km)
Landmarks: Museum of Early Man
(3.7 km)
Landmarks: Kuumbi cave
(3.8 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Executive Suite
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
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8
Superior Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Suite, Private Pool
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
69 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Kusini
AI Summary
The hotel is lauded for its impeccable cleanliness and high hygiene standards. Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff. The stunning pools, ocean views, and well-maintained rooms contribute to an enjoyable stay.
Guest User
November 1, 2023
The crappiest hotel I've ever stayed in. A large B&B, but it has the nerve to call itself a resort.
It opened my eyes to the fact that managers were messy, talked nonsense, and did not solve problems but only shirk responsibility.
We checked in at 8 o'clock in the evening and were told that the room was still being cleaned, but they also said that the check-out time was 10:30 in the morning. Regardless of whether this is reasonable or not, what were the staff doing during the intervening nine and a half hours? I checked in at eight o'clock and entered the room at ten o'clock. There was a strong smell of air freshener. I didn't understand it, but I was shocked.
Security is close to zero, and villagers outside the hotel can come and go at will. At 5:30 in the morning, someone tried to break in. The sound of the door lock being pushed and pulled hurriedly woke us up. We were yelled at many times before letting the person who tried to break in leave. So we immediately called the front desk to no avail. Then he yelled at the window for security personnel, to no avail. I contacted the platform and asked platform personnel to help contact the hotel, but the platform personnel said they could not be reached. I called the front desk again at 6 a.m. to no avail. So we stayed in the room from 5:30 to 8:30, not daring to sleep or go out. We didn't go out until it was completely light.
The meal is a pile of rubbish, no judgment.
Then at noon, the hotel management came, very aggressive, and without listening to what we said, they directly told us that the security here was tight, so I told you this morning. The front desk told me that there are only two security personnel in total, and one of them is the gatekeeper. She said there were six of them patrolling several different areas. I said I didn’t see anyone along the way, so please take me to where they are. She said the security personnel might have gone to have lunch, go to the toilet, or buy something in a store. It was normal not to see them. The management said it was a dog scratching the door. I said my nails scratched your wooden door and there were obvious marks. If the dog scratched it, why was there no mark at all? And will the dog behave like sliding the door lock to break in? She said it was ok because their dogs are smart and may or may not have imprints. I said I wanted to see the surveillance video, and she said the one we had was broken. But actually we don’t even have cameras there.
How disgusting.
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Marco_Yeung
September 1, 2024
The hotel is beautiful! Suitable for lying corpse
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Guest User
January 31, 2025
We originally planned to stay at Blue Moon Resort for three nights, but we enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay for an extra night when our onward travel plans changed. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by warm, friendly, and hardworking staff who made us feel welcome. Check-in was simple, and we were given a tour of the hotel before being shown to our room, which was a nice touch. We booked a private pool room, which was clean, spacious, and very quiet—perfect for a relaxing getaway. The pool area was surrounded by several large palm trees, adding to the tropical atmosphere. It was great floating in the pool, watching the palm trees above gently sway in the wind. The room had all the facilities we needed, including a minibar, Netflix on the TV, and an Alexa station, making it feel very modern and comfortable. Housekeeping did a great job, with the room cleaned daily to a high standard. There were only two minor drawbacks: 1. The wardrobe only had four hangers, which wasn’t enough for both of us. 2. The shower temperature fluctuated frequently, switching between very hot and cold every 30 seconds or so. The food at the hotel was excellent. The restaurant, which overlooks the main swimming pool and the ocean, provided a great dining setting. One evening, there was a meat and seafood BBQ buffet with a live band and singer. Breakfast was also really good. It was à la carte, and I enjoyed the vegetarian option, which included fresh avocado, stir-fried vegetables, and fresh pineapple juice. Pastries and a fruit platter were also provided as standard. The hotel grounds are expansive, well-maintained, and incredibly peaceful. With only a few guests around, it never felt crowded, making it the perfect place to unwind. One of our favourite spots was the jetty, where we spent time relaxing on the loungers and swimming in the sea. The water was warm, shallow, and calm, ideal for a refreshing swim. We also took short walks along the mostly rocky beach, where we visited a Maasai community shop on the beach and purchased some souvenirs. A few other things to note: Payments: When checking out, the hotel had issues with their card machine, and after multiple attempts, they eventually sent me a payment link to settle the bill online. It’s best to bring enough cash (in USD) to avoid any issues. Massage: My wife had a full-body massage, which was reasonably priced and very relaxing. Hotel pets: The resort has dogs and cats wandering around, all of which were friendly and tame. However, there was also a monkey on a lead. He seemed eager to explore but was confined, which didn’t feel right.
Guest User
January 23, 2025
We stayed for 6 nights in a standard room. The room was good size and bed comfortable. The refrigerator in the room looked old and you could not close the door on the cupboard that it was stored in. The room had 2 chairs and I thought there should also be a table. Even though the room was sprayed 2x/day you would still find ants or small spiders inside. This hotel says children are not allowed but still there are children in the common areas which we figured out were the owners. I didn’t mind but then other children should also be allowed. The Jetty is in need of renovations, there were loose floor boards and the foundation has corroded and I would not trust all the beams under there. And the final complaint is the admittance of Day Guest, which we saw at least on two occasions and once it was a group of 8 people who were rather noisy. But of course there were also excellent things, like the food which was always good and beautifully presented. The staff was also superb, everyone of the. Though our favourites were Ayoub and Diana, they were always smiling and joking and we missed them on their days off.
Guest User
December 28, 2024
So I’d finished a 4 week tenting safari ( it did end at the northern beaches) but I decided to stay longer and while I did pay a few extra $$$ it was the perfect end to my holiday. I booked a pool room and was in pool room 2. And it was absolutely perfect. The room had awesome aircon, Netflix and Alexa, robes & slippers, daily water & tea, coffee. There were a few extra things in the room for purchase if wanted. The pool was a winner ( I never used the main pool) The overall grounds had plenty of spots to chill and the whole time I was there which was 3 nights I think I saw a maximum 12 people ( very quiet ) The pontoon was a nice place to also relax and you can have drinks out there while swimming in the pool at the end. It is a distance from anywhere else so expect that unless you pay for transportation you won’t be leaving. I paid for an optional snorkeling tour via the reception ( paid at the end when I left ) it was ok - I got a private tour by myself other than that I just relaxed. There are a few other tours that they offer but I just wanted to stay put really enjoy doing nothing. I did go for a walk along the beach but it was very rocky unlike the northern beaches but the pontoon you could take the stairs down into the water and swim Breakfast included ( pick from the menu and order what you want- it was nice- I ordered eggs, fruit & Nutella pancakes ) - while I didn’t have lunch - as breakfast was sufficient I did pay for dinner which was somewhat normal things available but the pasta dish wasn’t the best but the burger was fine. This hotel was everything that I was expecting. My own pool ( that I used a lot….) just relaxing. I felt safe and yes I was solo in this nice romantic pool room. Not over crowded and a great way to end my holiday. The resort can organise transfers but I had already organised this a couple days earlier with my tour company a private transfer which only cost $40 usd each way on the way back to stone town I got my driver to stop at Jozani Forest to see the red Columbus monkeys. Now to save a couple $$ that might be a good option as the resort does offer a similar tour I just paid my driver $10 extra to make the stop rather than $95 with the resort I would stay again
Guest User
September 12, 2024
Thanks to Blue Moon Resort Management and staff for making us enjoy our stay at this resort a beautiful environment of silence, We booked the luxury villa, and they gave us the Pool 2 villa: the room is great and spacious.a large bathroom, beautiful decoration, the pool was cleaned every day, a very safe environment. the staff are good specially DIANA she doing the best, very friendly, always happy and ready to serve you. I recommend to meet DIANA for good service and quality.
Guest User
August 11, 2024
If you are following the property on social media, you would expect the ultimate paradise and excellent service. While the property itself is really beautiful, especially the over-the-water pier with sun bed bungalows, the rest is average and plain. Rooms: I stayed in a regular room: spacious but not special. No desk, no mosquito net as indicated on the website. There is no “garden” unless you count the properties garden. The room comes with a nice spacious patio, but own no garden. Food: average, no water provided unless purchased. Breakfast is a-la-cart, no fresh fruit offered, coffee is terrible. Both surprising as the Tanzanian coffee is excellent and the property is located in fresh fruit paradise. (All meals were cold between kitchen and table.) Service: The lack of service is a no-go for a supposedly 4-star property and the price requested. Staff doesn’t check-in in your potential needs and you have to go find a person for every item you would like to order. Other: If you settle your bill with credit card, an automatic surcharge of 5% is added. Who carries so much cash with no ATM at the property available? I understand for settlements less than $100 but everything else is extreme. Also note that if you want to book an excursion, you will pay the driver in cash not the hotel. Had I known, I wouldn’t have gone. Since the property does not have an ATM on side, it should be communicated beforehand to plan ahead. Per their own claim on social media, this property is supposedly a 5-star hotel but in reality, it is rated 4-Stars on booking websites - which (personal opinion) is still a stretch. The property can easily be 4-star worthy if they improve food and attentiveness of the staff. Won’t recommend until serious improvements are made.
Guest User
January 27, 2024
This little pearl outside the crowded world is really a paradise to come to rest. The staff is superfriendly, the food is delicious, the interior is really cool and Ibiza-style and the resort is really big but they do not allow many guests so you really have a lot of space at the pool/beachside. They have a petty with which you can walk above the sea and sunbathe in the middle of the sea. Really cool! We really loved the place!
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Off-site
Snorkeling
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Services
Wedding Service
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
Italian
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Halal meals provided
Public Areas
Barbecue
Additional charge
Picnic Area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Fitness Room
Massage Room
Spa
Additional charge
Diving
Off-site
Snorkeling
Kayaking
Off-site
Windsurfing
Off-site
Activities
Exclusive Beach Area
Fishing
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–23:30
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–20:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Asian, Continental, Halal, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The guest checking in must be between 18–80 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2017
- Number of Rooms: 8
Located in Jambiani, Blue Moon Resort is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Paje Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.