Scores at a Glance
Gili LankanfushiTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.2
8.7
Beach
9.3
8.2
Food
·
8.4
Service
·
8.9
Rooms
9.5
8.7
Value
·
8.1
Romance
9.3
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (347) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) |
| From $665 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Beach | 8.2 |
| – | Food | 8.4 |
| – | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.5 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| – | Pools | 8.6 |
| – | Value | 8.1 |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
Of the 5 measures we call, Gili Lankanfushi leads on 5 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 0.
Vibes
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | nature | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Gili Lankanfushi
- Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
- Strong service and food praise in Reddit and media sources.
- Convenient speedboat transfer from Malé.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Gili Lankanfushi
- Proximity to Malé can mean visible boat, seaplane or industrial traffic in some guest discussions.
- Dining breadth is smaller than at large Maldives mega-resorts.
- Travelers wanting formal, high-gloss luxury may find the aesthetic too casual.
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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