Quick Stats
| The Palms Zanzibar | Measure | The Residence Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| – | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)5.0 (61) | Google Rating | 4.5 (864) |
| From $329 | Price / Night (pp) | From $201 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 55 min |
Of the 2 measures we call, The Palms Zanzibar leads on 1 and The Residence Zanzibar leads on 1.
Vibes
| The Palms Zanzibar | Measure | The Residence Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| The Palms Zanzibar | Measure | The Residence Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
Pros · The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
Cons · The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra
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