Scores at a Glance
Meliá ZanzibarOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.9
8.4
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.6
8.0
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
9.0
7.9
Luxury
9.1
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Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
9.3
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (1,909) | Google Rating | 4.6 (18,140) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $103 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 50 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 8.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 7.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| – | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Meliá Zanzibar leads on 8 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 4.
Vibes
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Cons · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified
Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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