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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.9
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
Five-Star·★ 4.5

Scores at a Glance

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.6
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.2
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.5
Luxury
8.6
9.3
Value
8.1
7.5
Romance
8.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
8.6Overall Score8.8 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (912)Google Rating4.5 (870)
(better)From $144Price / Night (pp)From $201
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)45 minAirport Transfer55 min

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.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Deluxe Ocean Suite; Penthouse Ocean Suite; Grand Ocean Suite. Adult limit unverified.
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The Residence Zanzibar

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Kids club is identified by Zanzibar specialist sources; exact ages and babysitting terms should be manually verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. In-villa dining and villa minibar drinks are not fully included in all-inclusive terms.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Frangipani Garden Pool Villa; Frangipani Ocean Front Pool Villa; Presidential Villa. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at The Residence 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.

The Residence Zanzibar

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 2 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 55 min from ZNZ

Why choose it

  • Every villa has a private pool
  • Secluded beachfront estate
  • Strong romance fit
  • Two-bedroom villa options

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive is optional and restricted
  • Remote southwest location
  • Tide-dependent beach use
  • Transfers extra

All Scores

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
(better)8.3Beach8.2
8.0Food8.4 (better)
8.8Service8.8
8.8Rooms9.5 (better)
8.2Pools9.1 (better)
8.6Luxury9.3 (better)
(better)8.1Value7.5
8.0Family–
8.5Romance9.2 (better)
8.7Quiet–
8.4Wellness–
8.0Remote work–

Of the 11 measures we call, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa leads on 5 and The Residence Zanzibar leads on 6.

Vibes

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
YesQuiet–
–RomanceYes

Activities

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaMeasureThe Residence Zanzibar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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