Scores at a Glance
Grand Oasis CancúnMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
6.7
8.9
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
5.6
8.6
Service
5.8
8.8
Rooms
5.9
9.0
Luxury
—
9.1
Value
6.8
7.8
Romance
—
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
6.7
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
3.6 (23,911)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,862)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.1
5.6
Food
8.6
5.8
Service
8.8
5.9
Rooms
9.0
7.0
Pools
8.8
—
Luxury
9.1
6.8
Value
7.8
7.6
Family
8.2
—
Romance
9.3
8.8
Nightlife
—
—
Wellness
8.8
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Grand Oasis Cancún
- 13 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 20 min from CUN
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros — Grand Oasis Cancún
- Hotel Zone beachfront
- Large entertainment and nightlife program
- Many restaurants and bars
- Kids club and family facilities
Pros — Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Cons — Grand Oasis Cancún
- Poor food and service consensus
- Room-condition complaints
- Long lines
- Premium-area and liquor restrictions frustrate guests
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