Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
9.4
8.9
Beach
9.5
9.1
Food
9.2
8.6
Service
9.5
8.8
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.2
9.1
Value
8.6
7.8
Romance
9.4
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,932) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $130 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)45 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 9.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.6 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 9.3 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 2.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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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