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TUI BLUE Bahari ZanzibarvsVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
TUI BLUE Bahari ZanzibarVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.7
7.8
Beach
8.2
7.9
Food
8.4
7.7
Service
8.9
8.0
Rooms
8.7
7.4
Value
8.1
7.5
Romance
8.5
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (3,738)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
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
50 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
8.2
Beach
7.9
8.4
Food
7.7
8.9
Service
8.0
8.7
Rooms
7.4
8.6
Pools
7.8
8.1
Value
7.5
8.3
Family
8.0
8.5
Romance
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Nightlife
8.2
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Quiet
6.8
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Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Full-service spa
Pros — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
Pros — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
- Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
- Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.
Cons — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
Cons — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
- All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
- Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.