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Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaDreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
8.6
Beach
8.3
9.0
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.8
8.0
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.6
8.5
Value
8.1
8.0
Romance
8.5
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (899) | Google Rating | 4.3 (438) |
| (better)From $101 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 8.0 |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Luxury | 8.5 |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 8.0 |
| 8.0 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Romance | 8.2 |
| (better)8.7 | Quiet | 8.2 |
| – | Adventure | 8.0 |
| (better)8.4 | Wellness | 8.2 |
| (better)8.0 | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 10 and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from ZNZ
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Pros · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive plan with meals, drinks, cocktails, and appetizers included.
- Small boutique scale with spacious suites.
- Direct Uroa beachfront setting on Zanzibar's east coast.
- Strong spa, gym, hammam, sauna, and wellness facilities for a compact resort.
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Cons · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Only one primary restaurant is verified.
- Beach swimming is tide-dependent.
- Excursions, taxis, and safari trips are not evidenced as included.
- Limited review volume compared with major Caribbean all-inclusive resorts.
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
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