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Excellence vs The Zanzibar Collection

Excellence 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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Excellence compared with The Zanzibar Collection
ExcellenceMeasureThe Zanzibar Collection
6Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.8
108,148Guest reviews analyzed405
$152–$342/night ppNightly rates$560–$615/night pp
5 of 6Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
6 of 6Five-star resorts2 of 2
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereTanzania
8.8/10Overall score9.2/10 (better)
8.5/10Beach score8.6/10 (better)
8.3/10Food score8.9/10 (better)
8.8/10Service score9.3/10 (better)
8.7/10Rooms score9.3/10 (better)
8.9/10 (better)Pools score8.8/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score8.2/10
9.1/10Romance score9.4/10 (better)
9.3/10 (better)Family score6.8/10
7.3/10 (better)Nightlife score3.5/10
8.5/10Wellness 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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