Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
·
8.2
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.8
8.1
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (340)
Google Rating
4.8 (3,750)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
–
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.9
8.4
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Pools
8.6
8.8
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.1
–
Family
8.3
–
Romance
8.5
9.3
Quiet
–
9.8
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Water sports
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
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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