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Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant

Property class: 3.5

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A short walk from Nungwi Beach, Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, free beach cabanas, and beach massages. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga and beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Triple Room, Beach View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Triple Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Baraka Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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plot 645, nungwi beach, zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise waters and several boats anchored in the distance.
    Nungwi Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Zanzibar Horse Club
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • M&J Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Restaurant Kendwa Rocks
    8 min drive
  • Che Bar Zanzibar
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Cooking classes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 2 and a deposit of USD 100 per stay

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Up to 22 lbs per pet

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30 per stay) plus USD 2 one-time cleaning fee
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 2 also applies. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Blue Tides Hotel & Restaurant located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zanzibar Horse Club and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Reviews

7.8

Good