Scores at a Glance
AuramarMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
7.2
8.9
Beach
8.3
9.1
Food
6.8
8.6
Service
·
8.8
Rooms
6.2
9.0
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
7.7
7.8
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Auramar | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.0 (3,911) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,920) (better) |
| (better)From $64 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Auramar | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 6.8 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| – | Service | 8.8 |
| 6.2 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.4 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 7.7 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| 7.3 | Family | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.3 |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Auramar leads on 2 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 8.
Vibes
| Auramar | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Auramar | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Spa | Yes |
Auramar
- 40 min from FAO
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Auramar
- Excellent location near Praia dos Aveiros.
- Good value for travelers prioritizing beach access.
- Straightforward all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, pools and Wi-Fi.
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Cons · Auramar
- Dated room product.
- Buffet variety is not a premium dining experience.
- Three-star positioning may not fit travelers expecting upscale all-inclusive standards.
Cons · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified
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