Scores at a Glance
Cocobay Resort AntiguaMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
8.6
8.9
Beach
9.0
9.1
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
8.9
8.8
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
9.2
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Cocobay Resort Antigua | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.6 (962) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,920) (better) |
| From $332 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Cocobay Resort Antigua | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 8.2 |
| 9.2 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| 9.0 | Quiet | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Cocobay Resort Antigua leads on 3 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Cocobay Resort Antigua | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Cocobay Resort Antigua | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Cocobay Resort Antigua
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from ANU
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Cocobay Resort Antigua
- Highly romantic adult-only setting with strong sea views and cottage character.
- Direct access to Antigua’s west-coast beach scenery.
- Private-pool cottages and suites create a more intimate feel than large all-inclusives.
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Cons · Cocobay Resort Antigua
- Limited dining variety compared with larger all-inclusive resorts.
- Steps and hillside layout may not suit mobility-limited travelers.
- Some premium experiences and room-level perks depend on category or direct booking.
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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