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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.9
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
8.6
9.1
Beach
8.3
8.4
Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.8
9.3
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Luxury
8.6
9.0
Value
8.1
8.5
Romance
8.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
8.6Overall Score9.1 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.9 (924)Google Rating4.9 (8,350)
(better)From $141Price / Night (pp)From $248
NoAdults OnlyYes
UnverifiedKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
45 minAirport Transfer40 min (better)

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

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Haiku (Teppanyaki tables), The Grand Cellar. Confirmed walk-in: Legado, L’Atelier, Venecia, Ember, Bella Vista. Haiku: Teppanyaki explicitly requires booking; confirm current arrangements for other seating. The Grand Cellar: Additional-charge wine experience; exact prices are unverified. Haiku requires a hotel reservation, with teppanyaki tables explicitly requiring booking. Legado, L’Atelier, Venecia, Ember and Bella Vista list no reservation requirement. The Grand Cellar wine experience costs extra and requires a reservation. Room service is available 24 hours. Guests may dine at participating venues across the Paraíso complex; confirm reservations and current hours in the Iberostar app.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Oceanfront Walkout Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

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.

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from CUN

Why choose it

  • Service
  • Complex access

Keep in mind

  • Walking distances
  • Sargassum

All Scores

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
8.3Beach8.4 (better)
8.0Food8.6 (better)
8.8Service9.3 (better)
8.8Rooms8.9 (better)
8.2Pools8.8 (better)
8.6Luxury9.0 (better)
8.1Value8.5 (better)
8.0Family–
8.5Romance9.2 (better)
8.7Quiet8.8 (better)
8.4Wellness8.7 (better)
8.0Remote work8.2 (better)

Of the 14 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 1 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 13.

Vibes

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesQuiet–
–RomanceYes

Activities

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKids–
–GolfYes
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