Scores at a Glance
Playa Garden Selection Hotel & SpaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.1
8.7
Beach
9.0
8.2
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.0
8.9
Rooms
7.9
8.7
Value
7.8
8.1
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.7
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,807)
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
55 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.2
7.8
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.9
7.9
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Pools
8.6
7.8
Value
8.1
8.5
Family
8.3
—
Romance
8.5
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from PMI
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros — Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- Excellent beach location
- Good family fit
- Apartment-style room inventory
- Optional all-inclusive board
Pros — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons — Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- Not all dining appears fully included
- Some extras can surprise guests
- No strong resort-specific Reddit source found
- Exact kids-club ages need manual confirmation
Cons — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent