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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpavsHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Overall
8.6
8.8
Beach
8.3
9.1
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
8.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (894) | Google Rating | 4.6 (2,548) |
| (better)From $153 | Price / Night (pp) | From $229 |
| 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 | Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.6 | Luxury | – |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Family | 7.2 |
| 8.5 | Romance | – |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar leads on 5.
Vibes
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
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 · Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
- True 24-hour RIU all-inclusive model.
- Strong Nungwi beachfront setting.
- Three-pool setup with swim-up bar.
- Good suite and swim-up room options.
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 · Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
- Neighboring resort noise can affect quiet.
- Buffet periods may feel busy.
- Kids-club evidence is not verified despite family-friendly positioning.
- Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.
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