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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.9
Hilton Yala Resort
Hilton Yala Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8

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 & SpaMeasureHilton Yala Resort
8.6Overall Score8.8 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (924)Google Rating4.8 (638)
(better)From $141Price / Night (pp)From $228
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubUnverified
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)45 minAirport Transfer260 min

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Available with limits. Official fact sheet lists 24-hour room service, but detailed inclusion terms are not itemized.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Blue Waves: Confirmed by the supplier’s August 2024 sheet. Premium All-Inclusive covers meals and selected drinks, but exact premium brands, supplements and booking rules are not itemized. Seascape: Confirmed by the supplier’s August 2024 sheet. Premium All-Inclusive covers meals and selected drinks, but exact premium brands, supplements and booking rules are not itemized. Official fact sheet lists Blue Waves restaurant and Seascape bar; booking source describes African and international cuisine with multiple dietary options.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Deluxe Ocean Suite; Penthouse Ocean Suite; Grand Ocean Suite. Adult limit unverified.
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Hilton Yala Resort

Kids' club & childcare
No kids’ club listed
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Dhira: All-day dining, breakfast and contemporary Asian lunch/dinner. Official fact sheet verifies identity, not package inclusion or specific reservation rules; confirm the booked plan and current times. Sandali: Al fresco grill: seafood, meat, poultry and vegetarian options; lunch lighter dishes and evening dining. Official fact sheet verifies identity, not package inclusion or specific reservation rules; confirm the booked plan and current times. Vanya: Lounge for drinks, coffee and relaxed meals. Official fact sheet verifies identity, not package inclusion or specific reservation rules; confirm the booked plan and current times. Lanthaaruma: Bespoke dining experience; not a fourth regular restaurant. Official fact sheet verifies identity, not package inclusion or specific reservation rules; confirm the booked plan and current times. Official Hilton fact sheet identifies three dining outlets plus bespoke Lanthaaruma. Aggregate count of three retained; bespoke service is not a fourth physical restaurant. Existing offer-specific daily safari and free-flow drink qualifications retained; no universal included-menu or childcare entitlement inferred.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • Full-service spa
  • 45 min from ZNZ

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Hilton Yala Resort

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 260 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
  • Small 42-room luxury footprint.
  • Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.

Keep in mind

  • Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
  • Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
  • All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.

All Scores

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureHilton Yala Resort
(better)8.3Beach6.4
8.0Food8.5 (better)
8.8Service9.1 (better)
8.8Rooms9.0 (better)
8.2Pools8.3 (better)
8.6Luxury8.8 (better)
(better)8.1Value7.3
8.0Family–
8.5Romance–
8.7Quiet9.1 (better)
–Adventure9.3
8.4Wellness–
8.0Remote work8.2 (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 & SpaMeasureHilton Yala Resort
YesQuietYes
–AdventureYes

Activities

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureHilton Yala Resort
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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