Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
8.1
9.4
Beach
7.4
8.5
Food
8.0
9.1
Service
8.6
9.6
Rooms
7.6
9.5
Luxury
·
9.5
Value
7.9
8.2
Romance
7.6
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.5 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Family | 6.8 |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 2 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 11.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Pros · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
Cons · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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