Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Overall
8.8
8.6
Beach
6.7
9.2
Food
8.7
8.4
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
8.6
Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
—
8.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,768)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,971)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
6.7
Beach
9.2
8.7
Food
8.4
9.2
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
8.6
7.9
Pools
9.0
8.0
Value
8.2
8.2
Family
—
—
Romance
8.8
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from ZNZ
Pros — Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent service reputation
- Strong snorkeling access
- Large suite-style rooms
- Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel
Pros — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
Cons — Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal
Cons — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra