Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
6.4
8.2
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.1
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 4 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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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