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Blue Moon Resort

4.5 star property
Elegant, adults-only beach hotel

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Relax on the beach with a pier offering shaded seating areas and stunning ocean views.
Experience serene luxury amidst the tropical environment, with access to the turquoise waters.
Overwater bungalows offer pools and outdoor seating areas with ocean access.
Relax in a tropical ambiance with a neutral-toned sofa and views of lush greenery.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a cozy reading nook by the window.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$433
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Shungi, Jambiani, Zanzibar
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Private Pool

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Suite, Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, Private Pool

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

Jambiani

A luxury stay in Jambiani awaits you at Blue Moon Resort. You'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Jambiani Beach and 12.3 km (7.6 mi) from Kite Centre Zanzibar. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The restaurant, Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Jambiani hotel include Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque and Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Makunduchi Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Paje Beach - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Kuza Cave - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 104 min drive

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

Elegant, adults-only beach hotel
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. A complete renovation of Blue Moon Resort was completed in January 2018.

This 4.5-star Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Russian, Swahili

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Pool
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2018
  • 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

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Moon Resort?

Blue Moon Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Moon Resort?

As of 28 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Moon Resort on 2 Aug 2025 start from AU$417.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Moon Resort?

The closest beach to Blue Moon Resort is Jambiani Beach (9.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Blue Moon Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Blue Moon Resort. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes Blue Moon Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blue Moon Resort.

Is Blue Moon Resort family-friendly?

No, Blue Moon Resort is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Moon Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Moon Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Moon Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Moon Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Blue Moon Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

jean-michel

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

antoinette

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

zaki

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Internet issues. Bad connection
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
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!

8/10 Good

Naeem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amine

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saynab

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

MUSTAFA

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked quality of the furniture around the pool area. We had a pool room that was lovely and spacious inside and out although the beds are a little firm for our liking. Everywhere was very clean and well tendered. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Down side is its a little isolated and quite expensive to get anywhere by taxi. The quad bikes are an excellent idea but we found them overpriced for the 4 hours you got.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Olivier

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

Good place

Defiitely a nice place. Very good food although a little expensive. Check out time at 10am is really too early!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small friendly resort very well run The pool area is really nice with a large pool, rooms are very spacious and spotlessly clean. As there is nothing much around the resort most people stayed on at nighr to eat and good was excellent. The best thing about the resort is the staff they are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble by the time you leave you feel like family.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Blue Moon Resort. However, I wish they had communicated that there is no beach at the resort. It would also be great to have a bigger menu.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay, great place, beautiful location, staff were very helpful and service was great! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Best stay in Jambiani

This new resort is really amazing, very thoughtfully laid out, great people and service, good food! Communication was so easy regarding transfers. The vibe is very laid back. Beautiful beach and pool ! Great service, lovely staff Room is large, comfortable, quiet; AC unit effective and is so quiet! Loved the front terrace for sitting outside my room Good food and coffee. Arranged transfer from my stone town hotel to blue moon and blue moon to airport Strong Wi-Fi everywhere. Really a great value for such an excellent resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019