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RIU vs The Zanzibar Collection

RIU 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.

RIU ranking · The Zanzibar Collection ranking · How we score

By the numbers

RIUThe Zanzibar Collection
Resorts in our catalog51
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 4.7
Guest reviews analyzed22,402338
Nightly ratesUnder $300–$500/night$800+
Adults-only resorts1 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts5 of 51 of 1
WhereAruba, Costa Rica, MaldivesTanzania
Overall score8.2/108.9/10
Beach score8.7/108.7/10
Food score7.8/108.8/10
Service score8.2/109.0/10
Rooms score7.9/109.2/10
Romance score8.2/109.2/10
Wellness score7.7/108.9/10

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

The properties to shortlist

Best of RIU

  1. 1.Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas — · ★ 4.7
  2. 2.Hotel Riu Palace Aruba — · ★ 4.3
  3. 3.Riu Palace Aruba — Palm Beach, Aruba · ★ 4.3
Full RIU ranking

Best of The Zanzibar Collection

  1. 1.Baraza Resort & Spa — Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania · ★ 4.7
Full The Zanzibar Collection ranking

Want it property-level? Put Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas and Baraza Resort & Spa head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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