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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.6
8.7
Beach
9.0
8.2
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.0
8.9
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.0
8.1
Romance
8.2
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,953) (better) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.2 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.3 |
| 8.2 | Romance | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Quiet | – |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Wellness | – |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 3 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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