Bellevue Zanzibar
Bwejuu street
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice,warm hearted, helpful and friendly staff”
“Of particular mention: the staff”
“The location close to the beach”
“Very good location next to the beach, good restaurant at the neighbouring hotel(…”
“Good breakfast and delious restaurant nearby”
“There are several breakfast options”
“Friendly service, sweet accommodation , delicious food, beautiful pool and beac…”
“We were in a traditional rustic bungalow which was wonderful for its uniqueness,…”
“The rooms are rather simple, but fully fulfilled our expectations”
“They truly went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable”
“Clean”
“The room was clean and extremely comfortable”
Overview
Situated just 50 metres from the beach, Bellevue Zanzibar in Bwejuu offers dolphin, crab-catching and Stone Town tours. Kite surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities are also available. The rooms are colourfully decorated and include Zanzibari-style furniture. All rooms come with a private balcony or terrace and en suite bathroom with shower. The a la carte restaurant serves a daily selection of fresh dishes. At Bellevue Zanzibar a range of board games and books are also available for guests to use. The guesthouse is just 2 km from Bwejuu village and a 1-hour drive from Stone Town, the old town centre of Zanzibar.
Traveller reviews
Mikael Munk
family_with_children
July 23, 2025
“Charming hotel close to the beach”
Nice,warm hearted, helpful and friendly staff. The location close to the beach. Clean. Charming hotel. Good breakfast and delious restaurant nearby..
Marcel
family_with_children
July 22, 2025
“Excellent place to relax and enjoy”
Very good location next to the beach, good restaurant at the neighbouring hotel(s), nice staff. Hotel manager Aliyah was awesome, very helpful and a good laugh. We enjoyed our stay so much!
Thomas
family_with_children
July 14, 2025
“Perfect value-for-money option”
If you are looking for a perfect value-for-money option (not in the high-end segment), Bellevue would be your choice. It is a small guesthouse with only about 6 bungalows in a wonderful small tropical garden. You have access to the beach through another (small) hotel/bungalow complex belonging to the same owners. The rooms are rather simple, but fully fulfilled our expectations. There are several breakfast options. If you want lunch or dinner, you can go the mentioned hotel complex or a nice simple restaurant nearby directly at the beach as well. Of particular mention: the staff! Extremely nice and friendly, welcoming everybody very warmly. They were very sensitive to our special family situation and did everything to make our stay wonderful.
Kevin
extended_group
July 7, 2025
“Great Stay in Zanzibar”
We stayed 3 Days at Bellevue Zanzibar and I can confidently say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly professional. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable . The room was clean and extremely comfortable. I especially appreciated the thoughtful details and the style The breakfast was outstanding, offering a variety of fresh, local options beautifully presented. Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant was equally impressive – delicious cuisine, elegantly plated, and served with care. This place exceeded my expectations in every way. I would gladly return and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay in Zanzibar.
Andras Gabor
couple
June 28, 2025
“Great place for an authentic stay at a reasonable price, highly recommend!”
The whole staff was very friendly and helpful, they were flexible with the check-in and out hours, prepared breakfast ahead when we went out on activities early in the next day. The breakfasts were delicious (though a bit repetitive after a while) with fresh fruits and juices. Location was great, most of the island is relatively easy to access from here, we've even walked to Paje twice on the beach. The guesthouse itself doesn't have direct beach access, but I think that's fine in this price range, and it was just a 3 minute walk from our bungalow. There are a few restaurants/hotels where we had a couple dinners on the beach.
Lynne
family_with_children
April 14, 2025
Friendly service, sweet accommodation , delicious food, beautiful pool and beach! I loved everything about this place!
Valerie
family_with_children
February 5, 2025
Aliya Is a fantastic host! She is kind, enthusiastic, and so helpful. All the staff were great,and attentive to your needs. The breakfast is amazing, and the staff there were excellent and the meals delicious. We were in a traditional rustic bungalow which was wonderful for its uniqueness, and had a beautiful view over the pool and in the gardens.. The bed was large and comfy and there is always hot water if you want it.
Christo
family_with_children
January 19, 2025
enviroment, nature, swimmingpool...
Boris
solo_traveller
December 27, 2024
“Hidden paradise of Bellevue <3”
Amazing place! Bellevue is a little paradise hidden from the world! Paje remains accessible if you want to visit some more crowded places, but here you experience the real calm! Aliya, the manager, is the nicest person ever and you see directly that she cares on a personal level and genuinely wants her guests to have the best experience possible! You can also enjoy the facilities of Kijani hotel, since it’s the same owner, which makes the experience even better! Thank you all once again!
Valentina
couple
December 11, 2024
This it was our first vacation together as a couple, our very first experience in Zanzibar, actually in Africa. We have considered Bellevue as our home far away from our country, Italy, and we have enjoyed every moment surrounded by amazing people that we are very glad to have known. First we are very grateful for the availability and kindness of the entire staff, especially of Aliya; second we have lived 10 wonderful days here, cuddled up by the breathtaking view, good food and the location of bellevue: it seems like a paradise. We will remember for ever this trip and thanks to have make it unforgettable.
Emily
extended_group
December 8, 2024
“Rustic paradise with everything needed for a relaxed, authentic Zanzibar Beach experience.”
This is a little haven away from the busyness of Paje but close enough that you can easily and cheaply get to places for tours or exploring. Can walk either way up or down the beach to visit a variety of places to relax, eat and drink. The hotel is set up in the trees where it is cooler, it is less than a 5 minute walk to the beach front and there are options of pools both up near the rooms or down at the beach - and bars at both places too - which is really convenient and adds variety. We had the deluxe sea view room and we were not disappointed- it was a big clean and rustic feeling room, with some fans to keep cool, comfortable beds and a good shower/bathroom. The staff were really friendly and attentive, the food was tasty - especially the Swahili Dahl and the Shakshuka - breakfast was fantastic. Aliya the manager is excellent, she really cares about guests having a great experience and she helped organise an incredible tour which was her recommendation and was the highlight of the whole trip. We will definitely come back in the future, this place is a gem!
Bella
couple
October 21, 2024
“tranquil stay”
nicely situated of the rock, cool under the trees.
Richard
family_with_children
October 19, 2024
“A wonderful stay in an idyllic location.”
The idyllic location in the lush tropical gardens, the beautiful beach and the wonderful staff.
Gemma
couple
October 6, 2024
“Feel like at home. Amazing experience”
One of the best hotels that I have ever been to! Just amazing and the staff was so kind and helpful. You feel like being at home💕 I would 100% repeat with Bellevue
rosa valentina
couple
September 24, 2024
“bellevue the oasi of peace ..”
everything perfect! staying at the bellevue is like being with family..we had a really good time..the property is really beautiful, surrounded by greenery and many palm trees.. the pools where we spent the afternoons are an oasis of peace.. the staff is all incredible especially the manager aliya, they are very sweet and friendly..I felt pampered every moment.. they also have an excellent restaurant with a romantic atmosphere and the breakfast does not disappoint, everything is delicious
Catherine
extended_group
September 17, 2024
Simple, relaxing cottages just one minute from the beach. Super-helpful hosts who organised transfers, recommended restaurants and helped with onward accommodation. Lovely bar/restaurant and seating area open to the warm breeze. (Shakauka highly recommended!) Use of swimming pool and beach bar belonging to the apartments on the beach. The accommodation itself was a bit more basic than expected but perfectly functional. Recommended.
Sue
couple
September 1, 2024
“Relaxed and friendly”
The setting is lovely and the vibe is very relaxed and friendly. The staff were a joy and although the rooms are pretty basic they are quirky and give a sense of adventure. Just down the steps to the white sandy beach and access to a large swimming pool.
Stephan
family_with_children
August 29, 2024
“Absolutely great!”
Location is great, food is great, people are fantastic!
Anna
family_with_children
August 25, 2024
The place is gorgeous, quiet and charming. The food is delicious, the staff very friendly. A very recommended stay, it was our best stay in Zanzibar.
Helmi
couple
June 29, 2024
“Very good place and excellent staff”
Well positioned and great vibes, manager and stuff were very friendly, helpful and effective, they took time to understand our needs and address them effectively.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Games room, Massage, Diving, Snorkelling, Cycling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers
General
Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Strollers, Shuttle service, Currency exchange, Car hire, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Ocean View Suite
Room with colourful décor featuring a sea view, private balcony with swing chair and en suite bathroom with shower. Please note that the price is based on 2 adults. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra bed is a single bed.
Garden Bungalow Double
Bungalow featuring a garden view, private patio with seating, colourful décor and en suite bathroom with shower. The bungalow includes free use of beach beds and beach towels. Please note this room cannot accommodate extra beds.
Standard Bungalow Double
Bungalow with colourful décor featuring a private veranda and en suite bathroom with shower. Please note this room cannot accommodate extra beds.
Garden Bungalow Triple
Guests will have a special experience as the triple room features a infinity pool. The spacious triple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Hotel Policies
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