Scores at a Glance
Mitsis Selection LagunaThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
9.0
9.4
Beach
7.7
8.5
Food
9.0
9.1
Service
9.2
9.6
Rooms
8.8
9.5
Luxury
·
9.5
Value
8.6
8.2
Romance
8.7
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (5,935) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 28 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 9.0 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Pools | 8.8 |
| – | Luxury | 9.5 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 8.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Family | 6.8 |
| 8.7 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 7.8 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Mitsis Selection Laguna leads on 4 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Mitsis Selection Laguna | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Mitsis Selection Laguna
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from HER
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
- Excellent restaurant and bar depth
- Large heated pool landscape
- Strong family facilities
- Daily-refilled minibar
- High staff-service sentiment
Pros · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
Cons · Mitsis Selection Laguna
- Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
- À la carte restaurants need reservations
- Spa and most watersports are extra
- Room service usually carries a tray charge
- Main family areas can be active rather than quiet
Cons · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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