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Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows

3.0 star property

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Sundeck
2 bars/lounges
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Family Room | Bed sheets
Double Room | Bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Jambiani Kikadini, Paje Road, Jambiani
  • Jambiani Beach
    4 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    6 min drive
  • Blue Reef Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    94 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Partial Ocean View (Double)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Loft

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen

Comfort Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Loft

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Bungalow, Multiple Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows

3-star Jambiani lodge walkable to Jambiani Beach
At Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants.
Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows offers 5 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a fitness center.

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

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Have fun in the sun at Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows with summer activities like snorkeling and sailing.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's 2 bars/lounges. This beach lodge also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Reef Sport Fishing Lodge Jambiani
Blue Reef Sport Fishing Lodge Bungalows Jambiani
Blue Reef Sport Fishing Jambiani
Blue Reef Sport Fishing
Blue Reef Sport & Fishing Lodge Zanzibar Island/Jambiani
Blue Reef Sport Fishing Lodge Bungalows
Blue Reef Sport Fishing Bungalows Jambiani
Blue Reef Sport Fishing Bungalows
Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows Lodge
Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows Jambiani
Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows Lodge Jambiani

Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The food is good and the stuff is friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have not been back to Zanzibar for 20 years, this is my 4th visit. I wanted to bring my children. Zanzibar has changed alot, big hotels and alot of development, not well controlled. This is an exellent establishment. The beach cottages are pretty with fans and an ocean view. Wonderful sunbeds infront of the ocean. We ate at the restaurant twice, i had really fresh lobster, chicken tacos and a very good cheesecake. The rooms are cleaned evryday to a very high standard which is a relief after the sandy beach days. We had our washing done and it was not a rip off like other places we stayed. The snorkelling in their own Dhow was really good and a third of the price of other places. Their captain spoke english and explained sailing techniques along the way. They have a wood pizza oven and their pizzas are really good, the best I have eaten in ages. The staff are professional and kind, their cocktails at the sand bar are superb with fresh juices. We had healthy breakfast option with really good homemade granola and local honey. The reason I am leaving such a detailed review is that I own a hotel and camp in Marrakech and I can see how well run this place is. They care about the beach and their room information educates you on how they give back and their recycling beach trash initiatives. This is one of a few authentic Zanzibarian accommodations left. Jambiani beach has other little places and I would recommend staying here if you want fresh fish, good vibes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place right on the beach front. The staff and owners cant do enough to make your stay unforgettable. Great cocktails and the food is great.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimbereley, Rockland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

qingzhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cozy stay
Enjoyable stay and great staff. Food was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
So relaxing, delicious breakfast and great service. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were excellent very helpful and always with big smile on the face Unfortunately in the rooms there are no toiletries (only one soap ) We got room with no internet connection as well
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar staff are amazing - really hospital and friendly! Stunning location and the team are able to organise any taxis/trips etc really easily! The only downside was that we didn't have AC in the room and it was boiling at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Fun and casual hotel
The location of the hotel is great, it's close to kite-surf shops, in front of a beautiful beach and near very cool bars and restaurants. The rooms are ok, nothing fabulous but functional and charming. Unfortunately I was given a noisy room that was close to the staff room where they go in and out all day to do washing and storage so it wasn't very private. Also the windows cannot be closed so you can hear everything that's going on outside. I did request a change of room but this wasn't possible as all the other rooms were fully booked. They have a nice bar and they make good cocktails. The staff are super friendly and are always up for a chat. The wifi doesn't work in the room, only in common areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, no AC but the fan directed over the bed worked well.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hope, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
English Couple Retreat After Tanzania Safari
What a lovely little place! We stayed in the Bungalows which was lovely, the restaurant area isnt as lively as the Lodges (200m away) but that was fine by us! The pizza and cocktails offered at the Bungalow restaurant were delicious - far too many were eaten!! And the food at the Lodge restaurant was always lovely too. Comfy sunloungers and you're right on the beach which is perfect. You get used to the tides after a few days and its lovely to walk out on low tide too - we spotted a starfish and plenty of hermit crabs. The staff are so welcoming and helpful, you guys really made the stay so thank you! We didnt do as many trips as we'd hoped as we just got too relaxed to want to move!! But there's plenty of activity options on offer. We didnt have aircon but the fan was more than sufficient - even needing to turn it off a few nights as we got too cold! Rooms are nice and airy with the windows. If you're after a low key, relaxing, beach stay and don't want to spend a fortune then Blue Reef is ideal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luminita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful holiday at the Blue Reef
We stayed for 8 nights and felt great. Excellent service, good food and lovely cocktails. We stayed in the lodge, where the room is not like in a hotel, but is so comfortable with a king size bed, impeccable cleaned every day. We loved the premises, very offering for relaxing with the ocean view... Thank you and hope to come back next year :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Zimbabwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing people and place
We were fetched at the airport and brought to the lodge where we were welcomed by Nicky, Tom and a few members of staff. We were showed to our room and when we settled in, received a welcome drink, prepared by Nutty and served with a friendly smile. We automatically felt welcome and at home. The next day we met Nathan (Simba) who was very welcoming and had a big smile on his face. Over the course of our stay we got to know EVERYONE more, and the more we got to know them, the more they felt like family. We weren't treated like strangers, we were treated like friends and towards the end, after we got to know them properly - like family. Nutty, Antony, Habibi, Wilimina, Bonny, Hashim and ALL the other members of staff were absolutely AMAZING to us and EVERYONE is always smiling. The food is absolutely amazing and the lodge caters for your needs, whatever that may be. The placement of the lodge is absolutely perfect all around, and I must say, seeing the ocean view and feeling the breeze constantly, is absolute bliss. Not a second goes by that your needs are not accommodated, you are never left feeling unwelcome, by anyone, at any moment in time. The parties were amazing too :) Simba and his girlfriend Sue, were amazing to us, we spent quite a bit of time with them and they showed us new places too, leaving us with memories that we not only made on our own, but memories made with new friends too.THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AT BLUE REEF and we will be back soon! Julia and Nicolette :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ishai, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in Jambiani
Blue Reef is actually two lodges in two spots on the beach in Jambiani with same owners. Both have full bar service. One spot has a specialty for Pizzas with a stone stove and the other with a full restaurant that makes great dishes. Staff is friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed. It's right on the beach so you walk out of your room bare foot... Room is basic but for the price it's great. You don't spend too much time there anyway :) All in all a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Bouraoui, Tunisia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal holiday in Jambiani.
Friendly owners and staff. Basic but clean and comfortable guest house. Tasty and affordable cuisine. Right on the beach. Totally enjoyed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place in Jambiani
- the communication with the hotel owner was smooth - there were no unpleasant surprises waiting for us - everything in other reviews was 100% correct - we were picked up from the airport - the beach bungalow was ready and always clean - the staff was very nice and helpful - the breakfast served at the porch (nice view of the beach) - the beach was clean and accessible right from the bungalows (low tide - nice walks, high tide - water was 3m from the resort) - food and cocktails were very good in the blue reef restaurant

10/10 Excellent

Lars Guldberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit traumhaftem Blick auf das Meer. Das sympathische Personal bemüht sich sehr alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Sehr zu empfehlen. 😊☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paolo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like at home! a heartfelt thank you to Wilmina and Simba! Nice people and nice place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cordula Mareldis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöner Bungalow in perfekter Lage direkt am Strand. Sehr freundliches Personal. Tolles Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Absolut zu empfehlen!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Struttura in posizione eccellente, personale simpatico e buona la pizza.Consigliatissimo
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Heilbronn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Unterkunft und sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Zum Wohlfühlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaana

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023