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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.5
8.9
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.1
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,625) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) |
| From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.2 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.3 |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 7 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 2.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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