Head to head
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortvsThe Palms Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
9.4
Beach
6.7
8.5
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
9.2
9.6
Rooms
8.9
9.5
Luxury
·
9.5
Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
·
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (1,775) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| From $163 | 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 | – |
All Scores
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.9 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 7.9 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.5 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Family | 6.8 |
| – | Romance | 9.7 |
| – | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| – | Quiet | 9.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort leads on 1 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 8.
Vibes
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · 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 · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal
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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