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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Melia Zanzibar
Set in Kiwengwa, 11 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness centre at the property.
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a sea view. At Melia Zanzibar, each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The property has a selection of 7 restaurants that specialize in international, Mediterranean and local cuisines.
The property has a sauna. The area is popular for canoeing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Languages spoken at the reception include German and English.
Zanzibar International Airport and Stone Town are less than a 50-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Kiwengwa
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Guests who stayed here loved
Phillippa
Ghana
“The property was serene lovely location, beautiful view”
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Al
Oman
“How to start I my experience is difficult. Starting from the smaile of the staff.
Early check-in around 9 am.
The food is great.
Again, the friendly staff , all staff is different level”
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Lily
Tanzania
“Excellent rooms, service and the all inclusive booking was so convenient.”
Anita
France
“We were upgraded to a suite so the accommodation was excellent. Two pools - one large general pool and the other a quieter only adult only pool. Beautifully kept gardens. Well equipped gym. Good evening entertainment.”
J
Jamie
Australia
“Melia was perfect, had everything we needed, various restaurants, live music of an evening, activities during the day, movies in open air for kids, lovely pool areas, rooms are great”
S
Sheetal
United Kingdom
“The staff was extremely friendly and accommodated my disabled mother very well. Everyone was very caring. The swahili dinner was great, especially the Zanzibar mix.”
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Megan
South Africa
“Really lovely place to stay. We spent all our time at Gabi Beach - great beach restaurant for lunch and drinks and staff were really wonderful. Wonderful breakfast.”
Lubov
Israel
“Everything was perfect, The staff is amazing, The hotel is clean, very beautiful, good value for money”
Lima
United Kingdom
“Amazing service, the staff are all absolutely amazing. The staff at the pool bar are exceptional, they were so caring and always asking everyone if they wanted food or drinks. We met an amazing staff member called Fahad by the pool, a young man...”
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Or
Israel
“The best all inclusive experience we’ve had. We were so sad to leave.
Shoutout to Msanifu for a great village tour and to the lovely Aswila from reception”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
7 restaurants on site
Tamu
Cuisine
African
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan
Gabi Beach
Cuisine
International
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Jetty Lounge
Cuisine
Seafood
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Spices
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Pool Bar
Cuisine
International
Open for
Lunch
Ambiance
Family friendly
The Library
Open for
Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly
Restaurante The Level
Cuisine
Local • International
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
House rules
Melia Zanzibar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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