Scores at a Glance
Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & SpaThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.3
8.8
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.1
8.8
Rooms
—
9.5
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
—
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (56,690)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
From $153
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.4
8.1
Service
8.8
—
Rooms
9.5
—
Pools
9.1
—
Luxury
9.3
7.8
Value
7.5
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
9.2
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 45 min from SSA
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros — Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa
- Large-scale family resort with strong pool infrastructure.
- Multiple restaurants and a nature-reserve setting.
- Good fit for travelers who want a full-service beach resort without leaving the property often.
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons — Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa
- Large resort layout can mean walking or internal transport.
- Food and beach/pool bar quality receive mixed comments in guest sources.
- Not a boutique or quiet-luxury property.
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra