Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
9.5
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
9.5
8.4
Service
9.5
8.8
Rooms
9.4
9.5
Luxury
9.4
9.3
Value
9.0
7.5
Romance
9.7
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.2
9.5
Food
8.4
9.5
Service
8.8
9.4
Rooms
9.5
8.8
Pools
9.1
9.4
Luxury
9.3
9.0
Value
7.5
9.7
Romance
9.2
9.5
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
7.4
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
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 Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra