Head to head
Azura Benguerra IslandvsIkos Aria
Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandIkos Aria
Overall
9.2
9.3
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
9.1
9.4
Service
9.3
9.4
Rooms
9.2
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Luxury
9.1
—
Value
—
8.2
Romance
9.6
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (127)
Google Rating
4.7 (673)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $378
No
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
40 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
9.4
9.3
Service
9.4
9.2
Rooms
—
9.1
Luxury
—
—
Value
8.2
8.2
Family
9.3
9.6
Romance
—
9.4
Quiet
—
8.9
Adventure
—
8.7
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Ikos Aria
- Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
- Michelin-starred dining
- Private beach with water sports
- Dine-out at local restaurants
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.
Pros — Ikos Aria
- Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
- Beachfront setting with pools, kids facilities and upscale all-inclusive inclusions.
- Good fit for families and couples who want calm luxury rather than nightlife.
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.
Cons — Ikos Aria
- Premium pricing can feel high if travelers do not use the included experiences.
- Restaurant reservations can require planning.
- Not ideal for travelers who want to walk into a large town every night.