Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful scenery
Good amenities
Cons:
Poor food quality
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Guests reported issues with mold, bad smells, and some rooms being old.
Service
9.65
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.19
The location is scenic and praised for its natural beauty.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were noted as beautiful but some were old and had issues.
Amenities
8.67
The hotel offers good amenities, though some facilities are dated.
Value for Money
9.13
General consensus suggests a good value considering the experiences.
Food and Beverage
6.68
Food quality received several negative remarks, highlighting horrible experiences.
Overall Experience
9.15
Despite some negative points, most guests enjoyed their overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:24

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Melia Zanzibar, located in Kiwengwa, offers a luxurious experience with its private beach, outdoor pool, and tennis court. The hotel also boasts a fitness center for guests to enjoy during their stay.

Elegant Rooms

The guest rooms at Melia Zanzibar are designed for comfort and convenience, featuring tea/coffee facilities, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms even offer terraces and stunning sea views for a truly relaxing retreat.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the hotel's 5 restaurants, serving international, Mediterranean, and local dishes. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast before exploring the area or relaxing by the beach.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Melia Zanzibar - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking is required at check-in.

All cots are subject to availability.

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The hotel has 3 swimming pools: an outdoor pool for all guests, a pool in the spa, 1 (+16) and a pool in The Level area (only for The Level +16 guests).

Please be informed that, starting from October 1, 2024, all foreign visitors to Zanzibar are required to purchase a mandatory travel insurance policy. This insurance is designed to protect guests during the stay and covers medical emergencies, evacuation, lost luggage, and more. The insurance must be purchased online before arrival, and it is available at a cost of USD 44 per person. Guests can obtain the required insurance through the official website: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/. We recommend completing this purchase prior to travel to ensure a smooth entry into Zanzibar.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 512 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 9.13
Food and Beverage: 6.68
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Pelin • family_with_children • tr
8
Pros:

Otel cok guzel ancak deniz cok cekiliyor. Yosunlu bir deniz yuzmek cok zor.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Viegas • couple • ao
10
Impecável, relaxante, bem atendido e maravilhado com a qualidade de serviço e profissionalismo dos jovens funcionários d
Pros:

De tudo; serviço impecável! Quarto amplo, confortável, limpeza, comodidade e produtos/artigos grátis disponíveis para consumo dos hóspedes.
Atendimento impecável e atencioso de todo pessoal desde a recepção aos serviços de restauração e de animação . Saudações especiais à Leila(h)/recepção, Angela/restaurante Tamu e bar da piscina e Mary/serviços de arrumação de quartos.
Foi feito upgrade para um quarto com vista fabulosa para o Índico. Valeu a pena a mudança do terror do Golden Tulip para o Melia Zanzibar

Cons:

Sugiro melhor o cardápio/menu e ofertas dos/nos quatro restaurantes. Para um resort que recebe hóspedes de todo mundo, deveria/poderia ser mais internacional. O menu está muito baseado na culinária local e do sub continente indiano, principalmente os temperos e molhos. Não foi mau de todo, mas pode melhorar…

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Neethu Mohan • extended_group • us
10
A truly magical stay at Meliá Zanzibar! Beautiful ocean views, lush tropical surroundings
Pros:

A truly magical stay at Meliá Zanzibar! Beautiful ocean views, lush tropical surroundings, and incredibly warm hospitality made our trip unforgettable. The private beach, amazing food, and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Already dreaming of coming back!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Salomon Theodorus • couple • za
9
Pros:

The facilities are great. Rooms and clean and in great condition. The food is excellent. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful at all times.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • couple • de
9
Great experience in a nice location!
Pros:

The villas at the level are fantastic. Very nice atmosphere abd some with a stunning view to the ocean.

Cons:

Service during meals, in general, very good. However, sometimes slow because it remains unclear who is responsible for what.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Dhrushil • family_with_children • tz
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Namvuli • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Saif • couple • us
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Martina • family_with_children • cz
9
V místě hotelu je obrovský vliv odlivu a přílivu. Při odlivu je moře v nedohlednu.
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • family_with_children • ru
3
лучший вид из виллы и худший опыт в путешествиях
Pros:

пляжа нет, плавать негде, везде нужно ехать, питание не сьедобное, санитарные условия ужасные, сервис отсутствует. единственный адекватный человек - менеджер юлия

Cons:

все абсолютно

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Valérie • solo_traveller • fr
4
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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tracy • couple • gb
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Beach too many hawkers ,the beach was natural and beautiful , the views from the hotel fantastic

Cons:

The beach guards could have been more supportive against hawkers

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • us
6
Nice property, still room to improve
Pros:

Property nice, far from everything. No options around. The spa and sauna is not worthy, same for massage. The food is 5 out of 10. Very few options. Food is disappointing. Same for activities around the resort.

Cons:

Food is not good, not many options around. I would say 5 out of 10.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Elia Carlos • solo_traveller • fr
5
Heureusement que la page est top
Pros:

La plage et la mer
La gentillesse du personnel
La nourriture surtout les fruits de mer

Cons:

Bungalow vétuste et mal organisé
Pas de possibilité d’avoir des bouteilles d’eau
Pas de room service
Pas d’atm

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Chunhua • couple • cn
6
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Erkan • couple • de
10
Selten so einen wunderschönen Urlaub gehabt.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr luxuriös ausgestattet und hatte eine sehr schnelle Internetverbindung. Das Essen war sehr schmackhaft insbesondere im Tamu Restaurant was ich jedem nur empfehlen kann. Auch das Abendliche Buffet war ausreichend genug und hat an nichts fehlen lassen inklusive täglicher Live Musik. Wer auch mal richtig gut Essen möchte sollte das Jelly Restaurant besuchen (besonders nachmittags) weil es über einen langen Steg hinaus ins Meer in zwei Bungalows geht die seitlich geöffnet sind um den traumhaften Blick zu genießen. Der Strand ist wunderschön und die Strandbar war auch ein Highlight, besonders die Bestuhlung die es einem richtig angenehm gemacht hat um einen wunderschönen tag am Strand zu verbringen. Besonders sehr lobenswert und mitunter das wichtigste für uns war das täglich sehr gut gelaunte Personal das uns jeden Wunsch erfüllt hat egal wo wir im Resort unterwegs waren.

Cons:

Es gibt absolut nichts negatives zu berichten. Es war alles perfekt !!

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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BMO • family_with_children • kw
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Capucine • extended_group • fr
9
Un super séjour, chambre incroyable, piscine au top, nourriture délicieux, varié
Pros:

Gentillesse du personnel, superbe vue,

Cons:

Un peu toujours les mêmes musiques le soir pour dîner, manque un peu d’animation

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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zahid • couple • tz
7
It is a good property but I was expecting a Melia differentiation, which wasn’t there hence the premium is not justified
Pros:

Location is nice and grand. Well maintained and good service.

Cons:

Food in all inclusive is average at best. The drinks included is very limited.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee