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
8.9
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,862)
Google Rating
–
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
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
All Scores
9.1
Beach
8.7
8.6
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Pools
9.1
9.1
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.8
8.2
Family
8.8
9.3
Romance
–
–
Quiet
8.4
8.8
Wellness
8.3
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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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