Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.8
8.0
Service
9.0
8.2
Rooms
8.8
7.9
Luxury
8.6
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Value
·
8.4
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (877)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,614)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
64 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
7.9
8.4
Pools
8.5
8.6
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.4
8.0
Family
8.5
–
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
8.6
8.6
Quiet
7.3
8.0
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.