Scores at a Glance
Reef & Beach ResortZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.2
8.0
Beach
8.0
7.6
Food
8.0
7.6
Service
8.6
8.1
Rooms
8.0
7.9
Value
8.1
8.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (1,897)
Google Rating
4.3 (726)
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
75 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
7.6
8.0
Food
7.6
8.6
Service
8.1
8.0
Rooms
7.9
8.5
Pools
8.7
8.1
Value
8.1
8.0
Family
8.0
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Nightlife
7.6
—
Quiet
8.0
—
Wellness
7.7
—
Remote work
4.8
Vibes
—
Lively
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Reef & Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from ZNZ
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 40 min from ZNZ
Pros — Reef & Beach Resort
- All-inclusive resort
- Jetty and ocean views
- Multiple restaurants
- Pools and swim-up room options
- Friendly staff feedback
Pros — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Official all-inclusive package evidence
- Two large pools
- Jetty bar and swimming platform
- Family facilities and kids club
Cons — Reef & Beach Resort
- Tide-dependent beach
- Long airport transfer
- Room location matters
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