Scores at a Glance
Meliá ZanzibarRoyal Davui Island Resort
Overall
8.9
9.5
Beach
9.1
9.4
Food
8.6
9.4
Service
8.8
9.5
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
9.1
9.4
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
9.3
9.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,862)
Google Rating
4.5 (38)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
50 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
9.1
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
9.4
8.8
Service
9.5
9.0
Rooms
9.5
8.8
Pools
9.2
9.1
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
8.4
8.2
Family
–
9.3
Romance
9.8
–
Quiet
9.7
–
Adventure
9.3
8.8
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Royal Davui Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Pros · Royal Davui Island Resort
- Only 16 villas on a private island.
- All villas have private plunge pools.
- Meals and selected non-motorized lagoon activities included.
- Exceptional romance, quiet and snorkeling fit.
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 · Royal Davui Island Resort
- Fiji needs guide-country setup.
- Alcohol is not included in the standard meal-inclusive model.
- Diving, spa and signature experiences cost extra.
- Remote transfer logistics require planning.