Scores at a Glance
Ikos OceaniaThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
9.4
Beach
8.8
8.5
Food
9.6
9.1
Service
9.6
9.6
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
9.4
9.5
Value
8.7
8.2
Romance
9.1
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Ikos Oceania | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (1,921) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| From $391 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Ikos Oceania | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.6 | Food | 9.1 |
| 9.6 | Service | 9.6 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 8.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Family | 6.8 |
| 9.1 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| – | Quiet | 9.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Ikos Oceania leads on 5 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 5.
Vibes
| Ikos Oceania | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Ikos Oceania | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Ikos Oceania
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from SKG
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Ikos Oceania
- True luxury all-inclusive
- Excellent food and drinks
- 24-hour room service and minibar included
- Kids and teen programming
- Blue Flag beach
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 · Ikos Oceania
- Expensive
- Peak-season reservations require planning
- Exact main entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
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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