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Retro vs Balcony House
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Zanzibar — score, location, comfort and price.
Retro and Balcony House in Zanzibar: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Zanzibar — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Retro (67.59/100) and Balcony House (67.88/100) are separated by just 0.29 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Retro
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose Balcony House
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Retro | Balcony House |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 78.30 | 84.60 |
| Value | 81.68 | 78.32 |
| Location | 61.62 | 58.03 |
| Comfort | 61.80 | 63.60 |
| Services | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 67.59 | 67.88 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Balcony House takes Reputation by 6.3 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Retro takes Value by 3.36 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Retro takes Location by 3.59 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Balcony House takes Comfort by 1.8 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Dead heat on Services — less than a point apart.
Price
Retro
EUR 25
Twin Room
Balcony House
EUR 26
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Retro
Free parkingRestaurant
Only Balcony House
ParkingWifi in all areas