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Ocean Blue & Sand
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Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
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Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star
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★ 4.6
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Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Four-Star
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★ 4.3
Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & Sand
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.4
8.0
Beach
8.2
7.6
Food
8.0
7.6
Service
8.2
8.1
Rooms
7.9
7.9
Value
8.4
8.1
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (17,516)
Google Rating
4.3 (726)
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
30 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
7.6
8.0
Food
7.6
8.2
Service
8.1
7.9
Rooms
7.9
8.5
Pools
8.7
8.4
Value
8.1
8.5
Family
8.0
8.0
Romance
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8.6
Nightlife
7.6
7.3
Quiet
8.0
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Wellness
7.7
6.8
Remote work
4.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Ocean Blue & Sand
2 pools
9 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
30 min from PUJ
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
2 pools
3 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
40 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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Official all-inclusive package evidence
Two large pools
Jetty bar and swimming platform
Family facilities and kids club
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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Wi-Fi complaints
Large tidal range affects beach swimming
All-inclusive food/drink scope can feel limited
Board basis needs rate-level confirmation
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