Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
8.7
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
9.5
8.4
Service
9.6
8.9
Rooms
9.4
8.7
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
8.1
Romance
9.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,898) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (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 | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 8.1 |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 8 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 2.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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