Scores at a Glance
The Residence ZanzibarTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.7
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
9.5
8.7
Luxury
9.3
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Value
7.5
8.1
Romance
9.2
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (854)
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
55 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
8.9
9.5
Rooms
8.7
9.1
Pools
8.6
9.3
Luxury
—
7.5
Value
8.1
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Family
8.3
9.2
Romance
8.5
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Pros — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra
Cons — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent