Scores at a Glance
Pestana Blue Alvor BeachTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.4
8.7
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.4
8.9
Rooms
8.1
8.7
Value
8.2
8.1
Romance
—
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,915)
Google Rating
4.8 (3,738)
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
50 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.9
8.1
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Pools
8.6
8.2
Value
8.1
8.7
Family
8.3
—
Romance
8.5
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FAO
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros — Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- True all-inclusive
- Seafront Algarve setting
- Multiple pools
- Kids club
- Walkable to Alvor
Pros — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons — Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- Food can be inconsistent
- Room-category details need manual refresh
- Atlantic surf conditions vary
Cons — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent