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New Amaan Hotel vs Al-Minar Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
This Zanzibar matchup — New Amaan Hotel versus Al-Minar Hotel — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in Zanzibar.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.97-point gap between New Amaan Hotel and Al-Minar Hotel. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose New Amaan Hotel
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Choose Al-Minar Hotel
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Score comparison
| Dimension | New Amaan Hotel | Al-Minar Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 85.31 | 85.30 |
| Value | 66.37 | 62.55 |
| Location | 70.56 | 56.21 |
| Comfort | 16.80 | 63.80 |
| Services | 55.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 62.8 | 63.77 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation is essentially tied between the two.
Value: Value goes to New Amaan Hotel, slightly (3.82 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to New Amaan Hotel, noticeably (14.35 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Al-Minar Hotel, clearly (47 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to New Amaan Hotel, noticeably (15 pts gap).
Price
New Amaan Hotel
EUR 43
Twin Room
Al-Minar Hotel
EUR 52
Standard Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only New Amaan Hotel
Family roomsFree parkingPrivate ParkingRestaurant
Only Al-Minar Hotel
Facilities for disabled guests