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Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Four-Star·4.3

Scores at a Glance

Ocean Blue & SandZanzibar 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
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
8.6
Nightlife
7.6
7.3
Quiet
8.0
Wellness
7.7
6.8
Remote work
4.8

Vibes

Yes
Romance
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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