Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
8.9
Beach
8.6
9.1
Food
9.5
8.6
Service
9.6
8.8
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Luxury
9.4
9.1
Value
8.2
7.8
Romance
9.5
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,924) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.6 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 9.3 |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| (better)8.9 | Wellness | 8.8 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 10 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 3.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Cons · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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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