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Barceló vs The Zanzibar Collection

Barceló and The Zanzibar Collection, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog. Real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

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Barceló compared with The Zanzibar Collection
BarcelóMeasureThe Zanzibar Collection
17Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.6Average guest rating★ 4.8 (better)
326,727Guest reviews analyzed405
$71–$302/night ppNightly rates$560–$615/night pp
3 of 17Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
12 of 17Five-star resorts2 of 2 (better)
Aruba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Morocco, SpainWhereTanzania
8.2/10Overall score9.2/10 (better)
8.4/10Beach score8.6/10 (better)
7.7/10Food score8.9/10 (better)
8.0/10Service score9.3/10 (better)
7.9/10Rooms score9.3/10 (better)
8.5/10Pools score8.8/10 (better)
8.0/10Value score8.2/10 (better)
8.4/10Romance score9.4/10 (better)
8.6/10 (better)Family score6.8/10
8.0/10 (better)Nightlife score3.5/10
8.1/10Wellness score8.8/10 (better)

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog. Individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

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