Head to head
Grand Velas Boutique HotelvsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Grand Velas Boutique HotelTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
7.4
8.2
Food
9.3
8.4
Service
9.2
8.9
Rooms
9.2
8.7
Luxury
9.3
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Value
8.2
8.1
Romance
9.3
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (104) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,882) (better) |
| From $761 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)9.1 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 9.3 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 8.1 |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| 8.3 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Grand Velas Boutique Hotel leads on 8 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 3.
Vibes
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from SJD
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- 79-key scale
- Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
- Suite size
- Sister-resort access
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Unswimmable corridor beach
- Price
- Airport transfer extra
- Quiet to the point of small
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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