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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a bar, overlooking a pool and beach at sunset.
Restaurant
A beach resort with thatched-roof bungalows, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
Beach bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa, 00000
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View

A swimming pool with a pergola and lounge chairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden table.

Junior Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with curtains, and a towel rack.

Junior Suites

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Garden View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Garden View Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a round ottoman, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a wall with a palm tree mural.

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa places you 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kiwengwa Beach. This 112-room, 5-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 3 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 49 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 57 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 59 min drive - 23.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Guests of Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a nightclub. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 80 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach resort include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and plasma TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other amenities include balconies, minibars, and coffee makers.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Oasis Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 208384.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 104192.00 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bluebay Beach Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort
Bluebay Beach Resort Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Hotel Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort And Spa Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort Spa
Bluebay Beach Resort Spa
Bluebay Beach & Spa Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Resort
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Kiwengwa
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Resort Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

This resort is located in Kiwengwa, close to Kiwengwa Beach and Muyuni Beach. You'll also find Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa on Jul 17, 2026 start from $409, 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.

Is parking available on site at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort.

Is a spa located at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

Oasis Spa is the resort's spa and services include massages, facials, and body treatments.

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and an outdoor tennis court at this resort.

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have a casino at the property?

No, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this resort.

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

What is the closest airport to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 29.1 mi away (75 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa comes with a balcony and some offer sea and garden views.

Does Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa if that's in your vacation plans.

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hemil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SABENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Blue Bay Resort was wonderful. The service, food and hospitality was excellent. I however will like to suggest that the male staff pls use deodorant especially when interacting with guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was exquisite!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach property. Amazing nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was booked on AL staff are exceptional from the receptionist, porters to waiters. They ensured that our stay was comfortable. They are very friendly, ever smiling and ready to assist when called upon. There was variety of food and entertainment, Zanzibari night was my best. I will come back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Fantastic place with great staff

An amazing place to stay, right on the beach. The food was exceptional and very safe (even salads), no need to worry about "cook it, peel it, eat it" - just eat it all! We had the all-inclusive which was well worth it, lots of fun cocktails and mocktails that were included. Everyone working there was friendly and professional. They spray against mosquitoes, outside and inside, so we must have seen less than 5 in a whole week. I would recommend booking your own airport transfer as it's easy to find something considerably cheaper than what the hotel would organize. About 70min drive. The beach is huge (at low tide), and you can walk for kilometres. There can be sea urchins, so water shoes are a good idea. Swimming was safe, and more fun at high tide with the waves. Two pools that are well maintained. All in all, a perfect place to stay and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff seemed unhappy Although the advertisement says non powered water sports are included that is not true. It is a hike to do anything from the hotel such as boring diving, tours etc Everything is at least an hour away. High tide eliminates the beach. Low tide brings droves of annoying “beach boys” selling everything- they are very persistent and will kill your desire to swim in the sea. Hoses on the beach look nice but know what they will leave behind - nothing done to clear that
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

JULIA

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Its offered as an all inclusive which is not. The only thing you can drink without soda or alcohol is water which is unacceptable. The food is very poor only offering at the buffet unhealthy options such us fries, pizza and hot dogs. The room is a 3 star accommodation not a five star and the service is awful very slow and not giving any solutions to your request. We’ve had many problems such us a door which cannot be closed at the room entering mosquitos and we ‘ve complain at least 8 times in order to get it solved. The shower didn’t have hot water and as well they been around two hours to fix it and ee couldn’t have dinner because they closed while we were waiting to be able to have a shower. Terrible experience i would never recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bhupendra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Colonial attitude by some members of the staff

Dass, the manager, is an exception to this hotel. We had visited this hotel in 2015 when it was amazing with exceptional members of staff. A few members of the staff still have a colonial attitude and give a service accordingly- expect a substandard service if you are a non- white resident like we are. Packed lunch for an excursion with a special dietary need of a vegetarian meal with no garlic, no onion, no egg, no fish and absolutely no meat was requested for 12 people including 2 children. The packed lunch supplied consisted of: Ham sandwich, boiled egg, egg muffin, egg croissant, apple and bottle of water- four items completely opposite to our needs. The head chef was reminded of our needs at least five times and seemed to be very arrogant about his attitude towards us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is quite a nice hotel with quite good food, however, we are very disappointed by the non-existent goodwill and understanding in case of problems and feel fooled! We have shortly before arrival to the hotel suffered a severe food poisoning and had to be treated in the hospital (there were also some side effects with medication, etc.). It was therefore impossible for us to arrive at the hotel from the beginning. We then arrived there after two days after the premature end of the medications. Here we described the problem with the two missed days and asked for a refund due to the circumstances. Here we were assured several times that this would not be a problem from their side (our booking site Expedia would be rather problematic here). After departure and repeated request for a refund by mail via Expedia, however, no one wanted to know anything about the refund promised to us there. The general manager has claimed false facts here and according to the mail heis not even entitled to decide something like that. Why do they tell us something like that on the spot and act very understanding and as soon as we are gone the opposite happens? The said manager does not answer our mails anymore. This is not acceptable for a 5 star hotel. Are very disappointed and would not recommend it! It was already hard enough because of the disease and then you don't need something like this!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kyoung Hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
대체로 좋은 곳이지만 음식이 별로였고, 해변 상인들의 호객 행위가 나를 피곤하게 만들었다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grundsätzlich alles sehr gut. Kleinere Kritikpunkte sind das späte Abendessen (erst ab 19:30 möglich), was mit Kind nicht immer optimal ist sowie die mitunter laute Livemusik, die bereits beim Abendessen teilweise eine Unterhaltung schwierig gestalten lässt. Hinsichtlich Sauberkeit, Sicherheit, Höflichkeit des Personals, Auswahl und Vielfalt des Essens lässt das Resort kaum Wünsche offen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyoung Hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
블루베이는 훌륭한 자연환경을 가지고 있는 곳이다. 바다와 모래 그리고 깨끗한 호텔 그리고 친절한 직원들이 많은 관광객들을 편안하게 쉴 수 있도록 도와준다. 다음 휴가에 잔지바르에 간다면 또 블루베이에 방문 할 것이다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positiv: Sehr schöner Strand, Personal überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Negativ: - WLAN funktioniert auf den Zimmern nur mit Unterbrüchen, es kann nicht zuverlässig verwendet werden. Schade. - Das Essen wiederholt sich täglich, keine Abwechslung - All inclusive beinhaltet nicht alle Restaurants und auch nur lokale Getränke, Wird leider bei der Buchung nicht erwähnt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene

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

Great 👌

Super staff. Great beach God food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just amazing from friendliness stafx and serve
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastiskt mottagande, hela vistelsen var som en dröm . Hotellet var över förväntan , personalen respekterade oss som om Kungliga var på besök. Bravur till så duktig personal. Rummen var rena och fina . Hotellet rekomenderas starkt 💪💪💪
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful stay

Super friendly and helpful staff. Always a smile on their faces and very kind to our two year old. Cleaning was perfect. Garden was beautiful and well kept. View over palm trees and the sea was lovely. Buffet was also good and more varied than expected. So all in all we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

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

Simply a great place!

We had a fantastic stay at Bluebay Beach Resort! General Manager Jonathan and his team are simply amazing. I will definetely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very relaxing getaway

Beautiful location in NE Zanzibar, gorgeous beach, comfortable room, nice variety of activities including a great pool. Breakfast is excellent; dinner quality varies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon dans l ensemble bonne literie Manque d animation Spectacles chansons tous les soirs trop forts on ne s entend pas parler au restaurant
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff - very friendly and accommodating. Location is great, pool is great. Drink selection for all inclusive is ok, but if you request something, they’ll make it. Beds are comfortable, rooms are nice with a balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Annika

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

Vacker hotellanläggning

Vackert och rofyllt. Den fina och varierade trädgårdsanläggningen sköts omsorgsfullt. Lyckat inredningskoncept och byggnader med tydliga lokala drag i materialval. Härliga bad! Efterhängsna försäljare på stranden.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful resort and lovely ocean for wading. The drink and food choices on the all inclusive were very nice. The all inclusive is a limited menu, so not exactly all inclusive. Everything had to be ordered through a waiter, who wrote up a ticket that got rang up by a bar tender, then brought to you to be signed when you were finished ordering. Just a slow and lengthy process for items that were already included, but the waiters were very polite and fun. The beer and drinks were tasty: the house wine was not. The reservation said to contact the hotel for arrival assistance and check in procedure, but the emails were not answered, and the call wasn't helpful either. We finally had a native speaker call to be sure we had reservations and ended up finding our own transportation to the facility an hour from Stone Town. Due to the "beach boys" who are waiting for you on the sand, I didn't feel safe or enjoyable to walk the beach as one has to constantly ask the "boys' to stop walking with you. Most were nice but one got angry and yelled. This was even wading out into the water. The hotel had security on the beach in front of the hotel to assist if needed. Just not the free and easy feel I want at a beach. Be sure to take lots of tsh1000, 2000 to use for tipping frequently or you will find it difficult to get change for this. Tip: if you find a waiter that you like, stick with them for the stay in both the restaurant and bar. Also, the entertainment was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019