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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpavsRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Overall
8.6
8.6
Beach
8.3
9.2
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
8.5
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (894) | Google Rating | 4.5 (2,081) |
| (better)From $153 | Price / Night (pp) | From $198 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.6 | Luxury | – |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| 8.5 | Romance | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort leads on 5.
Vibes
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa | Measure | Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 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 · Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
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 · Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra
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