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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpavsEl Nido Resorts Lagen Island
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Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaEl Nido Resorts Lagen Island
Overall
8.6
8.7
Beach
8.3
8.9
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
8.8
8.5
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
8.5
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (899) | Google Rating | 4.7 (449) |
| (better)From $101 | Price / Night (pp) | From $480 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)8.2 | Pools | 7.8 |
| 8.6 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| 8.5 | Romance | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.7 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 6 and El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 6.
Vibes
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | El Nido Resorts Lagen Island |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from ZNZ
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
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 · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- Spectacular private-island lagoon setting.
- Strong service reputation.
- Included airport transfer on OTA listing.
- Excellent snorkeling, kayaking and island-excursion fit.
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 · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- All-inclusive is rate/package dependent.
- Limited restaurant and nightlife variety.
- Main-entrance/jetty coordinates need manual confirmation.
- Reddit coverage is thin compared with Tripadvisor.
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