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Half MoonvsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

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Half Moon
Five-Star
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Five-Star·4.8

Scores at a Glance

Half MoonTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.1
8.7
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.9
8.4
Service
9.2
8.9
Rooms
9.1
8.7
Luxury
9.3
·
Value
7.6
8.1
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Half MoonMeasureTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
(better)9.1Overall Score8.7
5-starStar Rating5-star
Google Rating4.8 (3,882)
From $230Price / Night (pp)From $111 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
YesKids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)15 minAirport Transfer50 min

All Scores

Half MoonMeasureTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
(better)8.8Beach8.2
(better)8.9Food8.4
(better)9.2Service8.9
(better)9.1Rooms8.7
(better)8.7Pools8.6
9.3Luxury
7.6Value8.1 (better)
(better)8.8Family8.3
Romance8.5
9.1Wellness

Of the 10 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 8 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 2.

Vibes

Half MoonMeasureTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
RomanceYes

Activities

Half MoonMeasureTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
YesSpaYes
YesGolf
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes

Half Moon

  • 3 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 15 min from MBJ

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

  • 3 pools
  • 5 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 50 min from ZNZ

Pros · Half Moon

  • One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
  • Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
  • Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.

Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

  • Five restaurants
  • Three pools
  • Direct beach setting
  • Good service feedback
  • Minibar included on all-inclusive

Cons · Half Moon

  • Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
  • High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
  • Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.

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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