Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
9.5
9.4
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.5
9.1
Service
9.5
9.6
Rooms
9.4
9.5
Luxury
9.4
9.5
Value
9.0
8.2
Romance
9.7
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 9.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (918) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 9.1 |
| 9.5 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 9.4 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 6.8 |
| 9.7 | Romance | 9.7 |
| – | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 9.5 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Wellness | 8.7 |
| 7.4 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 5 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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