Scores at a Glance
Sunrise Select Diamond Beach ResortTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
8.9
8.2
Food
8.7
8.4
Service
8.9
8.9
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Value
8.6
8.1
Romance
8.4
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (21,130)
Google Rating
4.8 (3,738)
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
20 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.2
8.7
Food
8.4
8.9
Service
8.9
8.6
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Pools
8.6
8.6
Value
8.1
8.9
Family
8.3
8.4
Romance
8.5
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 20 min from SSH
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- True 24-hour all-inclusive
- Private Red Sea beach with reef snorkeling
- Aqua park and kids club
- Large room and suite inventory
- Strong dining and bar count
Pros — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- Reef entry may not suit every swimmer
- Top-shelf liquor not clearly included
- Large family resort atmosphere can be busy
Cons — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent