Scores at a Glance
Swahili Beach ResortTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.5
8.7
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
8.3
8.4
Service
8.6
8.9
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Value
8.0
8.1
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (3,608)
Google Rating
4.8 (3,750)
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
–
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.4
8.6
Service
8.9
8.4
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Pools
8.6
8.0
Value
8.1
8.2
Family
8.3
–
Romance
8.5
8.0
Quiet
–
7.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Swahili Beach Resort
- 9 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Swahili Beach Resort
- Prime Diani Beach location.
- Large pool inventory and spacious official room categories.
- Good fit for families and couples who want a Kenya coast base.
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons · Swahili Beach Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions are less transparent than dedicated AI brands.
- Tides and reef conditions affect beach use.
- Some premium amenities and spa services cost extra.
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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