Scores at a Glance
Meliá ZanzibarSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Overall
8.9
9.0
Beach
9.1
8.7
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
8.8
9.2
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.1
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Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (1,920) | Google Rating | 4.9 (31,025) (better) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $90 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 50 min | Airport Transfer | 9 min (better) |
All Scores
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.7 |
| 8.6 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| – | Quiet | 8.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Wellness | 8.3 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Meliá Zanzibar leads on 3 and SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort leads on 9.
Vibes
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- 7 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 9 min from SSH
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
Pros · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
- Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
- Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
- Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
- Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.
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