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Anantara Bazaruto Island ResortvsAzura Benguerra Island
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Scores at a Glance
Anantara Bazaruto Island ResortAzura Benguerra Island
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
9.2
9.4
Food
7.8
9.1
Service
8.4
9.3
Rooms
8.0
9.2
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
7.0
·
Romance
·
9.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort | Measure | Azura Benguerra Island |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (307) | Google Rating | 4.7 (127) (better) |
| From $579 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min (better) |
All Scores
| Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort | Measure | Azura Benguerra Island |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.8 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.4 | Service | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 7.0 | Value | – |
| 8.1 | Family | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.6 |
| 9.2 | Quiet | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Adventure | 8.9 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort leads on 1 and Azura Benguerra Island leads on 9.
Vibes
| Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort | Measure | Azura Benguerra Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort | Measure | Azura Benguerra Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | nature | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Remote island off Mozambique coast
- Dhow sailing and horse riding
- Marine mega-fauna snorkeling
- Beach castaway picnics
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Pros · Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Spectacular remote island and beach setting.
- Strong adventure and marine-activity appeal.
- Spacious villa-style accommodations.
Pros · Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
Cons · Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
- Remote logistics and limited island infrastructure.
- Some guest reports mention maintenance issues.
- Dining variety and service pacing may not match the highest-end island resorts.
Cons · Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
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