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Stella Island Luxury Resort & SpavsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Stella Island Luxury Resort & SpaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.9
8.7
Beach
6.8
8.2
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.1
8.7
Luxury
9.0
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Value
7.5
8.1
Romance
9.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (1,850) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,882) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)25 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)9.7 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 9.0 | Luxury | – |
| 7.5 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 7.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
| 8.5 | Wellness | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 6 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 2.
Vibes
| Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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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