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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.4
8.7
Beach
9.5
8.2
Food
9.2
8.4
Service
9.5
8.9
Rooms
9.3
8.7
Luxury
9.2
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Value
8.6
8.1
Romance
9.4
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,930) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (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 | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 1.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari 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
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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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