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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsDream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveDream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
8.2
8.0
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.5
8.6
Value
8.3
8.1
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (51,847) | Google Rating | 4.9 (899) |
| From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $101 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.3 |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 8.0 |
| 8.5 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.0 |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.4 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 6 and Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from ZNZ
Pros · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
Pros · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive plan with meals, drinks, cocktails, and appetizers included.
- Small boutique scale with spacious suites.
- Direct Uroa beachfront setting on Zanzibar's east coast.
- Strong spa, gym, hammam, sauna, and wellness facilities for a compact resort.
Cons · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
Cons · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Only one primary restaurant is verified.
- Beach swimming is tide-dependent.
- Excursions, taxis, and safari trips are not evidenced as included.
- Limited review volume compared with major Caribbean all-inclusive resorts.
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