Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
9.0
9.4
Beach
9.0
8.5
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.2
9.6
Rooms
8.5
9.5
Luxury
·
9.5
Value
8.7
8.2
Romance
·
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (10,511) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| Rates TBD | 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
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.5 |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 6.8 |
| – | Romance | 9.7 |
| – | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| – | Quiet | 9.7 |
| 8.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
Of the 9 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 3 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 6.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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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