Melia Zanzibar

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Melia Terrace Room Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Melia Garden Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Front Romance Pavilion

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

Bungalow, Ocean View

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

Family Room (3 Adults)

  • Garden view
  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level Supreme Ocean Front

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (3adults)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+1)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 1 bedroom Garden Villa (2+2)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 544 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 3 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 1504 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level Romance Pavilion

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

  • Ocean view
  • 279 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Melia with Garden (2+1))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level Beach Room

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

Premium Room with Terrace

  • Golf view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room with Terrace (2+1)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Garden Room (2+1)

  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level 1 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level Grand 3 Bedroom Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 629 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Level Grand 2 bedroom Ocean Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (2+2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Melia Zanzibar

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Melia Zanzibar's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 7 restaurants.
Melia Zanzibar offers 174 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Kiwengwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Melia Zanzibar, you're just a quick walk from Kiwengwa Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by Spices, one of the property's 7 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with body treatments, aromatherapy or massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and a sauna
  • 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 19.4 miles (31.2 km) from Nungwi Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Melia Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Melia Zanzibar, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Kiwengwa hotel is smoke free.

Spices – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Tamu Restaurant – This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Gabi Beach – This beach restaurant only serves lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Jetty Lounge – This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Library – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gabi Beach
  • Jetty Lounge
  • Spices
  • Tamu Restaurant
  • The Library

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Melia Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 78 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Melia Zanzibar offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Melia Hotel Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar
Zanzibar Melia
Melia Zanzibar Hotel Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Melia Zanzibar Kiwengwa
Melia Zanzibar Hotel Kiwengwa

Melia Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 278 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Issa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing, sets the standard for luxury, the staff were all great and kind and made our stay memorable. Book with confidence
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sulaiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Location is about an hour from Stone Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was so great !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Otis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hootel with a amazing sight over thebsea

Nice Hotel with a wonderfull sight, but the thebbeachbwas not what i expected from sansibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with a very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with excellent service, good food and nice athmosphere. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahrah Aminah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rainghardt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff support was absolutely lacking. 0 client orientation and poor training on restaurants. We have to call 5 times to get shampoo in the room and although we pay all inclusive, at the end of our stay the bar man at the library bar asked us to pay…. Worst stay in a hotel. Do not stay here, plenty of options in Zanzibar, Melia should not be rated as a 5 starts hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing. The basic room is fantastic, spacious and comfortable. I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful Ocean Views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good resort except for mosquitoes Had to see Zanzibar, so great. for ocean views.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay. We stayed in a romance pavilion room-if it’s in your budget, do it! Incredible views and beaches. Food was excellent-lunch at at this resort. The Jetty is a must. Wish we could have spent more time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. Property has gorgeous views of the ocean and beautiful gardens. Staff always read to help with a smile on their face. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our honeymoon at Meliá Zanzibar and had the best time. What we thought that really made the hotel exceptional was the service, staff, amenities (pools, beach), food and the grounds were all fantastic. We were made to feel very much at home. The staff were all friendly, attentive, and welcoming. They really made our stay very special. We have nothing but fantastic memories of Melia Zanzibar.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cassandra Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! We really enjoyed our stay. We were in a bungalow that was at the complete opposite end of the beach which at first seemed like it would be too far away but actually didn’t end up being a problem. Super easy to get around the resort by golf carts and the staff was all so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dinor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Big property Breakfast was boring
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023