Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.4
8.7
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.2
8.9
Rooms
7.9
8.7
Value
8.4
8.1
Romance
8.0
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (18,140) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) (better) |
| From $103 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Beach | 8.2 |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Service | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.9 | Rooms | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)8.5 | Family | 8.3 |
| 8.0 | Romance | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.6 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.3 | Quiet | – |
| 6.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 3 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 7.
Vibes
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Ocean Blue & Sand | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
Cons · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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