Melia Zanzibar

Property class: 5 and above
Kiwengwa beachfront hotel with 7 restaurants and spa

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At Melia Zanzibar, you can spend time at the beach enjoying cabanas, beach umbrellas, and volleyball, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy. Spices, one of 7 restaurants, offers garden views and serves breakfast and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include a free kid's club, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $483
$590 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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View all photos for Melia Terrace Room Partial Ocean View

A four-poster canopy bed with a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door.

Melia Terrace Room Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Melia Garden Room

A four-poster canopy bed with a nightstand, a bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.

Melia Garden Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Ocean Front Romance Pavilion

A room with a bed, a sofa, a bathroom, and a view of the sea.

Ocean Front Romance Pavilion

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, Ocean View

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a bowl and a book, and a view of the sea.

Bungalow, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room (3 Adults)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a potted plant.

Family Room (3 Adults)

  • Garden view
  • 117 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for The Level Supreme Ocean Front

A covered outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

The Level Supreme Ocean Front

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of a lush garden through a sliding glass door.

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (3adults)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of a lush garden through a sliding glass door.

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (3adults)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+1)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of a lush garden through a sliding glass door.

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+1)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+2)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of a lush garden through a sliding glass door.

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+2)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with snacks, and a view of the sea.

The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 544 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for The Level Grand 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

A bedroom with a canopy bed, two armchairs, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

The Level Grand 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 1504 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for The Level Beach Romance Pavilion

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large bed with white curtains, a white sofa with blue pillows, a round coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

The Level Beach Romance Pavilion

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the ocean. There are multiple seating areas, including a sofa and chairs, and a dining table with chairs.

The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

  • Ocean view
  • 279 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room (Melia with Garden (2+1))

A four-poster canopy bed with a nightstand, a bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room (Melia with Garden (2+1))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a balcony with a view of palm trees, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room

The Level Beach Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room with Terrace

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a plant and a vase.

Premium Room with Terrace

  • Golf view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Garden Room

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room with Terrace (2+1)

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a plant and a vase.

Premium Room with Terrace (2+1)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Garden Room (2+1)

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Garden Room (2+1)

  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for The Level 1 Bedroom Ocean Villa

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a garden through a window with curtains.

The Level 1 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Level Royal 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

The Level Royal 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 629 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for The Level Grand 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

A neatly made bed with a headboard featuring a geometric patterned design.

The Level Grand 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Sea view
  • 450 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Family Room (2+2)

A four-poster canopy bed with a white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a view of a balcony with a wooden railing and palm trees.

Family Room (2+2)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa (The Level 3 Bedroom Ocean)

A spacious living area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a sofa set.

Villa (The Level 3 Bedroom Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • 251 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 54 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 56 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 86 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Melia Zanzibar

  • At Melia Zanzibar, you can spend time at the beach enjoying cabanas, beach umbrellas, and volleyball, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kiwengwa Beach. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy. Spices, one of 7 restaurants, offers garden views and serves breakfast and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include a free kid's club, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Melia Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 185 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
    • The hotel has 3 swimming pools: an outdoor pool for all guests, a pool in the spa for guests age 16 and older, and a pool in The Level area for guests age 16 and older booked in the The Level guestrooms.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Melia Zanzibar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay with great options at Spices and the Jetty restaurant. (3 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers delicious food with great options at the beach club, jetty restaurant, and breakfast buffet. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in Villa 1 on the Level side. Fantastic villa and a great resort. Staff was great all thru out our stay. Normally we just hang out in the villa but the Level pool is a great place to chill and drink cocktails. But as always every place can improve and I do not think the food was as good as the rest of the resort. We will defo come back. Tyvm!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay at this resort was absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality, professional service, and a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were luxurious, clean, and comfortable, with excellent attention to detail. The food was delicious, the facilities were outstanding, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure every moment was special. The resort offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a world-class getaway. Truly a five-star experience, and I would definitely love to return!
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible experience from the beginning to the end. The whole crew was amazing and very helpful. The breakfast was incredible and the room service was also triple A. It’s very important you pay attention to which kind of All Inclusive you chose, but they will tell you right upon arrival what is included and what isn’t. To conclude, everything was top notch and hopefully I can comeback some day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lush, beautiful property and outstanding service.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous. Team is improving property to keep up with use but what makes this place magic are the PEOPLE. Wow — words do not suffice to express the care and comfort they offer.
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10/10 Exceptional

amazing, sets the standard for luxury, the staff were all great and kind and made our stay memorable. Book with confidence
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10/10 Exceptional

Had the most wonderful time at Melia Zanzibar, full of the kindest people who made our trip spectacular. The food menu at the beach club is great, as the jetty restaurant. Breakfast is delicious too!
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10/10 Exceptional

The resort is very beautiful and staff are really friendly . Favourite chill area was the Gabi beach where we had a good view of the blue waters of the indian ocean ,good music and food.
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is amazing. The basic room is fantastic, spacious and comfortable. I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good resort except for mosquitoes Had to see Zanzibar, so great. for ocean views.
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10/10 Exceptional

Initially we had some issues with our villa and with the condition of its balcony, which was due for refurbishment as the neighbouring villa was being worked on - so it wasn’t a great start, however the staff were attentive and sorted us out by relocating us a brand new private villa which in one word was WOW! Everything else was excellent and would most certainly recommend.
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6/10 Good

The hotel was nice although the food quality did not meet a 5 star standard. The food at the buffet and pool bar were very low quality and I was indeed surprised by the small variety of options. The rooms were nice and spacious.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is my second time staying at Meliá, and it won’t be my last. It’s not only because the hotel and grounds are beautiful. It’s the staff, they are exceptional, they’re the most friendly, smiley, professional and provide amazing service. Every room is cleaned twice a day and I’ve left valuables lying around and everything has always been safe. My only complaint this time was that there was no working light in the shower but other than that everything was 10/10.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Be aware that there are tiers to the "all inclusive", and you pay extra for anything outside of your tier. Food options are not that great at all restaurants, especially buffet. Customer service is great around hotel, albeit some servers seeming overworked and over it. Rooms are nice layout but the mattress was extremely hard/stiff, bathroom had repairs that are noticably bad work (paint different color from rest of wall over a patched area, corners with discolored caulking) - which are strange for 5 star hotels. Nothing really in surrounding area, but property is large and has a lot of walking areas.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Lovely cosy retreat private hotel

Melia was a beautiful hotel with a very cosy room. The room was modern designed, private and was very comfortable. It offered the perfect solo retreat for me. A few observations, the level had signs that said adults only yet saw alot of children playing around the pool and breakfast there. 2ndly i think the front desk lady has to educate guests about the advantages of the level properly and not only the map of the premises. I felt like i missed out on a few priviledges the level offered that i wasnt informed about. 3rdly i feel the level guests should have access to the beach cabanas on a first come first serve basis. After paying almost 800 pounds for one night stay i thought it was abit weird to still be charged to use the beach cabana bed for only 30min when i wanted to one morning. The pier food was just o, i had higher expectations The overall hotel premises is nice and cosy and i would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

A superb stay. Book now you will not regret it.

This was an exceptional stay. The accomodations at The Level were beautiful and clean and beyond what I expected. Every detail was considered e.g. The toiletries were top notch and the room had everything you could need including beach blankets beach bags, umbrellas, steamer for your clothes.The list is endless. The pool areas ( there where several) were comfortable relaxing and clean and there were several activities, games and excursons. The Spa is amazing and the gym had everything one needs. The staff were friendly and the service impeccable from reception, restuarant service, housekeeping and the guys driving the shuttles within the resort. The grounds were beautiful and quiet with accress to a large expanse of the coastline. The only thing that needs improving is the food. For the cost and the level of excellence in other aspects of the resort, the food offerings need to be improved in terms of range of options and flavour. I also koted that there were some kids in the adults only section. They were well behaved and did not bother me but others may not appreciate it. Neither of these, would stop me from going back in a heartbeat. one of my best vacations ever.
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10/10 Exceptional

WoW, definitely an amazing resort to stay while you're visiting beautiful Zanzibar. As the oldest resort on the island/in the area, definitely couldn't tell. The grounds are very well kept, rooms are cozy and absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the Romantic Villa, The Level and it was definitely worth it. Separate from the other rooms providing privacy, but just a short walk from everything. Carts are available for transport around the property considering its massive size. Would have enjoyed a little more variety on the dining options. After the third day, the menus/buffets became repetitive. The staff is amazing! Everyone was so accommodating and eager to help in any way. I love the mantra "Hakuna Matata". For them it's more than just a line from a movie, but really a way of life. Everyone is so peaceful and live in harmony. A bit of anxiety at night with the large water bugs outside and geckos, but honestly we only saw a few during our 6 day stay. Our room came with personal can of bug/insect spray. Beware of the giant snails if you're out walking at night! LoL, they are completely harmless, but definitely a sight to see if you're not used to it. Guest Services at the main property and The Level are the best! They set up dinner reservations for you and check on you via WhatsApp. Really nice touch to have a special cake prepared for our wedding anniversary. A bit far from city center Stone Town - (1 hr). Travel and taxi can get expensive.This will be the only place we stay!
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4/10 Fair

Under construction and overpriced.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place , felt like heaven , we had a perfect experience, felt in love with the place and the team of the hotel were welcoming and helpful .
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2/10 Poor

The room offered was not what was booked through hotels.com. There was construction in the area where we had booked. I personally in the group had to leave to find a room elsewhere because staff said they didn’t even have rooms like the one advertised on hotels.com
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel was so great !!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
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2/10 Poor

Completely messed up the reservation. The room offered did not match what we booked on hotels.com. They were unwilling to fix it so one person had to leave the property to get a room elsewhere.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with a very friendly staff