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The Mora ZanzibarvsThe Residence Zanzibar

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The Mora Zanzibar
The Mora Zanzibar
Five-Star·4.8
The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
Five-Star·4.5

Scores at a Glance

The Mora ZanzibarThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
9.1
8.8
Beach
9.0
8.2
Food
8.9
8.4
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
9.3
Value
8.0
7.5
Romance
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

9.1
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (3,120)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
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
45 min
Airport Transfer
55 min

All Scores

9.0
Beach
8.2
8.9
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
9.5
8.8
Pools
9.1
Luxury
9.3
8.0
Value
7.5
8.8
Family
Romance
9.2

Vibes

Romance
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

The Mora Zanzibar

  • 4 pools
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 45 min from ZNZ

The Residence Zanzibar

  • 1 pools
  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 55 min from ZNZ

Pros — The Mora Zanzibar

  • True all-inclusive product
  • Muyuni Beach setting
  • Four restaurants
  • Kids club and family facilities
  • Spacious suite inventory

Pros — The Residence Zanzibar

  • Every villa has a private pool
  • Secluded beachfront estate
  • Strong romance fit
  • Two-bedroom villa options

Cons — The Mora Zanzibar

  • Remote from outside dining
  • Exact main-entrance coordinates need verification
  • Newer-resort teething issues appear in some feedback
  • Premium extras and excursions may cost more

Cons — The Residence Zanzibar

  • All-inclusive is optional and restricted
  • Remote southwest location
  • Tide-dependent beach use
  • Transfers extra
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