Scores at a Glance
The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
8.9
8.9
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.8
8.1
Romance
9.1
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (613)
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
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Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
8.2
8.5
Food
8.4
8.9
Service
8.9
9.0
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Pools
8.6
8.8
Luxury
—
7.8
Value
8.1
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Family
8.3
9.1
Romance
8.5
9.0
Quiet
—
8.4
Wellness
—
7.8
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Remote private-island setting with strong villa privacy.
- Overwater, beach, and private-pool room inventory.
- Strong fit for couples and quiet luxury travelers.
Pros — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Transfers can add cost and time.
- All-inclusive terms are package-specific and should be checked at booking.
- Families have some support, but the strongest fit is couples and honeymooners.
Cons — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent