Melia Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Fishing
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
6 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is AED 1,843
AED 2,248 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Grand Suite (Zanzibar The Level)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Level, Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Grand Zanzibar The Level (3AD))

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom (The Level (2+1))

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom (The Level (3AD))

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Level Ocean View 2 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 244 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom (The Level (2+2))

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room (Melia with Garden (2+1))

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room (The Level Beach Pavillion)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Melia Terrace Room Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Melia Garden Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

The Level Ocean View 3 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 284 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Romantic Room, Oceanfront (Pavilion Romance The Level)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Sea View (The Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 20 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Melia Zanzibar

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site at Melia Zanzibar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include rowing/canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 159 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 6 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Spices Restaurant
  • Tamu Restaurant
  • Gabi Beach
  • Jetty Lounge
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike parking
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Melia Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Melia Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melia Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melia Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Melia Zanzibar?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Melia Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 78 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Melia Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Melia Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiwengwa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest and Kiwengwa Beach. Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Melia Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 237 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 237 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judeline

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

10/10 Excellent

Tully

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otis

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tumaini

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff is beyond terrible and untrained. Needs massive improvements across the board or not worth the cheapest or most expensive room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jianhong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
some of the staff service is a bit slow, need to be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor service, overall not worth it
We arrived to our garden view room and it had a strong smell of mildew. We also could hear every word of the couple staying in the room across from ours as they were having a a highly emotional argument. We also found out that our all inclusive was not really all-inclusive, there were several restrictions such as room service is not included. We quickly realized this entire place was overrated and over priced. With all of that we decided we wanted to upgrade since we were already there and all the other resorts were booked. Khalfa, the hotel manager at the time, gave us a very hard time getting an upgrade. Hotels.com was no help either. We were willing to pay the difference between what we paid for our room and the new room which was around $250/night. Khalfa instead charged us more than double that and said it was hotel policy to add an upgrade fee of an extra $300/night regardless of the difference in price...with no consideration of our initial experience. Our new room was better... Did not have the mildew problem but we also didn't have the sea view as advertised and it was really hot in the room... We could never cool the room down sufficiently. Food was ok, drinks were ok, beach was nice but several steps to climb to get there. Don't come here if you're looking to have any fun... This resort is strictly for relaxation. The transportation cost from hotel to other areas like Stone Town was more expensive than we expected($50 each way for a 40min ride).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

amal

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Caridad

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property markets false advertisement, this establishment is not an all inclusive, everything has an extra charge which they don’t tell you until you have already checked in. They need to do a better job of spraying for mosquitos and other insects. The beds were hard as rocks. Be prepared for an abundance of flies everywhere including in the restaurants whether indoors or out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

manfred

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

NICOLE, Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Staff was wonderful. The food was excellent. The property was clean. My husband and I stayed 10 days. We upgraded to the Level it was a good deal. Better food options, beach access, it was well worth it. BTW to enter Zanzabar you must have a Visa if you are from the USA . Overall the stay was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Suvrat

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alp

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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