Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.6
8.8
Beach
8.3
6.4
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.6
8.8
Value
8.1
7.3
Romance
8.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (899) | Google Rating | 4.8 (617) |
| (better)From $101 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.3 | Beach | 6.4 |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Luxury | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| 8.5 | Romance | – |
| 8.7 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 5 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from ZNZ
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pool
- 3 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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