Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.1
8.7
Beach
7.4
8.2
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.6
8.9
Rooms
7.6
8.7
Value
7.9
8.1
Romance
7.6
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,882) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.3 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 3 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari 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
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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