Scores at a Glance
Royal Zanzibar Beach ResortTamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Overall
8.6
8.2
Beach
9.2
8.9
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.8
8.1
Rooms
8.6
7.8
Luxury
—
6.9
Value
8.2
8.0
Romance
8.8
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (1,971)
Google Rating
4.5 (2,782)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $278
No
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
8.0
8.8
Service
8.1
8.6
Rooms
7.8
9.0
Pools
8.1
—
Luxury
6.9
8.2
Value
8.0
—
Family
8.1
8.8
Romance
7.8
—
Nightlife
6.8
—
Quiet
7.3
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
7.2
—
Remote work
6.3
—
Accessibility
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from ZNZ
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Pros — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
Pros — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Outstanding room-to-beach proximity.
- Good fit for families and casual couples who prioritize beach time.
- Access to the larger Divi all-inclusive complex.
Cons — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra
Cons — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Rooms are more functional than luxurious.
- Beach quality can vary along the property.
- Dining reservations can require advance planning.