Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
8.2
9.1
Food
8.8
8.3
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Luxury
8.6
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Value
·
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (877)
Google Rating
4.5 (2,468)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
64 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.2
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Pools
8.8
8.6
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.2
8.0
Family
7.2
8.6
Quiet
–
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
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 is clearly published.
- Large suites with ocean-view options.
- Strong early guest signals for staff and food.
- Spa, gym, PADI dive centre and 24-hour room service.
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
- Thin Reddit and still-maturing review base.
- Only one main restaurant and bar verified on official pages.
- Uroa beach swimming varies by tide.
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.