Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Overall
8.7
8.6
Beach
9.4
9.2
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.0
8.6
Luxury
8.0
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Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
9.0
8.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,971)
From $189
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
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Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
9.2
8.4
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.8
8.0
Rooms
8.6
8.0
Pools
9.0
8.0
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.2
9.0
Romance
8.8
7.6
Nightlife
—
7.8
Quiet
—
9.0
Adventure
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8.8
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
—
—
Kids
Yes
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from ZNZ
Pros — Couples Swept Away
- Excellent Seven Mile Beach location with strong swimmability.
- Adults-only, couples-focused atmosphere.
- Strong included activity program, especially tennis, fitness, water sports, and wellness.
- Good fit for repeat Jamaica travelers who value beach time over resort spectacle.
Pros — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
Cons — Couples Swept Away
- Room style is not consistently described as ultra-modern.
- Service and food receive mostly positive but not flawless guest sentiment.
- Some guests mention noise or atmosphere variation depending on room location and season.
- Not designed for families.
Cons — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra