Scores at a Glance
Ikos OceaniaThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
8.8
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
9.6
8.4
Service
9.6
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
9.4
9.3
Value
8.7
7.5
Romance
9.1
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,921)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.2
9.6
Food
8.4
9.6
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
9.5
9.0
Pools
9.1
9.4
Luxury
9.3
8.7
Value
7.5
9.4
Family
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9.1
Romance
9.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Activities
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 Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
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 Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons — Ikos Oceania
- Expensive
- Peak-season reservations require planning
- Exact main entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra