Scores at a Glance
Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & SpaThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.2
8.8
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
7.7
8.4
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
7.9
9.5
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
8.0
7.5
Romance
—
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.8
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (530)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
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
100 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.2
7.7
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.8
7.9
Rooms
9.5
8.2
Pools
9.1
—
Luxury
9.3
8.0
Value
7.5
8.1
Family
—
—
Romance
9.2
8.5
Quiet
—
8.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 100 min from MBA
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros — Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa
- Beautiful Galu/Diani beach setting
- True all-inclusive
- Small-scale bungalow feel
- Friendly staff
- Quiet tropical grounds
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons — Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa
- Food feedback is mixed
- Rooms are more simple than luxury
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
- Beach swimming varies by tide
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra