Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
8.6
8.9
Beach
8.3
9.1
Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.6
9.1
Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
8.5
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (899) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,932) |
| (better)From $101 | Price / Night (pp) | From $130 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.6 | Luxury | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.0 | Family | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from ZNZ
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified
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