Head to head
MarBella, Mar-Bella CollectionvsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
MarBella, Mar-Bella CollectionTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.9
8.7
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
9.0
8.4
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.5
8.1
Romance
8.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,074) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,898) (better) |
| From $205 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.4 |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Rooms | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Family | 8.3 |
| 8.5 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection leads on 6 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 5.
Vibes
| MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from CFU
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Strong Premium All Inclusive program.
- Excellent family infrastructure, including kids and teens clubs and a waterpark.
- Beachfront Ionian Sea setting.
- Useful dine-around and activity inclusions.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- A la carte dining is limited by stay length rather than fully unlimited.
- The beach is not fully private.
- Room selection matters because the resort has many room categories and hillside/sea-view tradeoffs.
- Restaurant and activity reservations can require planning.
Cons · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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