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Melia Zanzibar vs Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Both Melia Zanzibar and Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Melia Zanzibar is the choice of most reviewers compared to Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa. Melia Zanzibar comes in at #18 in Zanzibar with accolades from 2 publications like Afar Magazine, Oyster.

Melia Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar
7 / 10
P.O. Box 3140, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
From $451 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Rooms are large and airy, while private villas have huge gardens and plunge pools. There are several board packages available, plus plenty of on-site activities and facilities." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Airy, two-story blocks have rooms with huge baths and beach or garden views, and villas come with their own pools." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Straddling warm turquoise waters and pristine sands, Meliá Zanzibar offers an alternative Indian Ocean retreat, on an island still less discovered than the likes of the Maldives." Full review
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
7 / 10
P.O.Box 3276, Kiwengwa, North Coast, Kiwengwa 00000, Tanzania
From $83 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl, 112-room Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa is a beachfront property catering to families and couples alike." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Quieter than many of its neighbours, enormous Bluebay has a large range of rooms and an expansive freshwater swimming pool." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"After days of mainland game drives, travellers seeking relaxation plonk down at this remote island resort." Full review