Scores at a Glance
S Hotel Montego BayTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Value
8.2
8.1
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.6 (1,275) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) (better) |
| From $209 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.2 |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.4 |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Rooms | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 8.1 |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, S Hotel Montego Bay leads on 4 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 5.
Vibes
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Direct access to Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Boutique scale with strong design appeal.
- Close to Montego Bay airport.
- Strong service sentiment across guest sources.
- Walkable Hip Strip location.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Fewer restaurants and resort activities than larger all-inclusives.
- Urban location may feel less secluded.
- Some Reddit discussion questions beach drink service and dining depth.
- Beach can feel busier because Doctor’s Cave is a popular public-area beach.
Cons · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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