Scores at a Glance
Soneva FushiTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.5
8.7
Beach
9.5
8.2
Food
9.4
8.4
Service
·
8.9
Rooms
·
8.7
Luxury
9.6
·
Value
·
8.1
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Soneva Fushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (343) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,898) |
| From $1368 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Soneva Fushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Food | 8.4 |
| – | Service | 8.9 |
| – | Rooms | 8.7 |
| – | Pools | 8.6 |
| 9.6 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Family | 8.3 |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| 9.5 | Wellness | – |
Of the 6 measures we call, Soneva Fushi leads on 5 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 1.
Vibes
| Soneva Fushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Soneva Fushi | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Soneva Fushi
- Barefoot luxury villas
- Observatory & planetarium
- UNESCO biosphere reserve
- No shoes no news philosophy
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Soneva Fushi
- Exceptional barefoot-luxury identity with privacy, space and sustainability.
- Outstanding food, wellness and family programming.
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting with strong marine-life appeal.
- Very strong media and guest sentiment for villa experience and service.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Soneva Fushi
- Extremely expensive total trip cost.
- Rustic-natural style will not suit travelers wanting polished marble-and-glitz luxury.
- Some villas may have views or proximity tradeoffs depending on island side and category.
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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