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Meliá ZanzibarvsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Meliá ZanzibarPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.9
8.1
Beach
9.1
8.3
Food
8.6
7.8
Service
8.8
7.9
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
9.1
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Value
7.8
7.7
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (1,909) | Google Rating | 4.4 (4,320) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $159 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 50 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.3 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 7.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.4 (better) |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Meliá Zanzibar leads on 8 and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from LIR
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Pros · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
- Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
- Marriott Bonvoy participation.
- Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
- Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
- Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
- Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
- Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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