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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.9
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 4.6

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
·
Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
8.5
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
8.6Overall Score8.8 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (913)Google Rating4.6 (2,640)
From $141Price / Night (pp)From $137 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubUnverified
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
45 minAirport Transfer–

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.
See supplier details at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

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.

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
8.3Beach9.1 (better)
8.0Food8.3 (better)
8.8Service8.8
(better)8.8Rooms8.7
8.2Pools8.8 (better)
8.6Luxury–
8.1Value8.2 (better)
(better)8.0Family7.2
8.5Romance–
8.7Quiet–
8.4Wellness–
8.0Remote work–

Of the 9 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar leads on 6.

Vibes

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
YesQuiet–

Activities

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureHotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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