Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
9.2
8.9
Beach
9.4
9.1
Food
9.1
8.6
Service
9.3
8.8
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Luxury
9.1
9.1
Value
·
7.8
Romance
9.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (128) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,920) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 9.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.6 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| – | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| – | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 9.3 |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Adventure | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
Of the 8 measures we call, Azura Benguerra Island leads on 7 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 1.
Vibes
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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 · 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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