Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.6
8.4
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.5
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
—
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
9.5
—
Pools
9.1
—
Luxury
9.3
7.8
Value
7.5
8.5
Family
—
—
Romance
9.2
8.7
Quiet
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
—
Kids
Yes
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Boutique scale with polished design.
- Strong guest satisfaction across OTA sources.
- Family-friendly without feeling like a large children-focused resort.
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Beach texture may not suit sand-focused travelers.
- Less resort sprawl and fewer pools than larger Crete properties.
- Some experiences may require advance reservations.
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra