Scores at a Glance
Meliá ZanzibarStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
8.9
8.9
Beach
9.1
6.8
Food
8.6
8.4
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Luxury
9.1
9.0
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
9.3
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (1,920) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) (better) |
| From $172 | 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 | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 6.8 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 8.4 |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.8 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.5 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 9.3 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| – | Quiet | 8.7 |
| (better)8.8 | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Meliá Zanzibar leads on 5 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 6.
Vibes
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Pros · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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