Scores at a Glance
Hard Rock Hotel MaldivesTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
8.7
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.4
8.9
Rooms
9.3
8.7
Luxury
8.8
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Value
8.2
8.1
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hard Rock Hotel Maldives | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (1,744) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) (better) |
| From $190 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Hard Rock Hotel Maldives | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.3 |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives leads on 9 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 1.
Vibes
| Hard Rock Hotel Maldives | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hard Rock Hotel Maldives | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 20 min from MLE
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Short transfer from Malé
- Strong family and teen amenities
- Overwater and private-pool villas
- Broad CROSSROADS access
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- All-inclusive is plan-dependent
- Several dining exclusions
- Less secluded Maldives feel
- Not the quietest island choice
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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