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Melia Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Kiwengwa beachfront hotel with 6 restaurants and spa

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On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Fishing
6 restaurants, breakfast served
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
On the shores of Zanzibar, Melia Zanzibar offers an eco-friendly haven with a poolside bar and shopping on site. Guests rave about beachfront dining, ocean views at the 6 restaurants, and rejuvenating treatments at the spa. With in-room WiFi, kayaking opportunities on-site outdoor tennis court for active pursuits.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach cabanas

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is ₹33,383
₹40,932 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Grand Suite (Zanzibar The Level)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

View all photos for Suite (Grand Zanzibar The Level (3AD))

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite (Grand Zanzibar The Level (3AD))

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom (The Level (3AD))

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for The Level Ocean View 2 Bedroom Villa

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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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom (The Level (2+2))

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (3 Adults)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Family Room (3 Adults)

Highlights

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

View all photos for The Level 2 Bedroom Beach Pavilion

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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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

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Room (The Level Beach Pavillion)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Melia Terrace Room Partial Ocean View

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

View all photos for The Level Ocean View 3 Bedroom Villa

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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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Room, Terrace (Melia Interconnected)

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Romantic Room, Oceanfront (Pavilion Romance The Level)

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Garden Room (2+1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Sea View (The Level)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Room with Terrace

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Room with Terrace

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Room with Terrace (2+1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Premium Garden Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

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 Thai massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy. Spices Restaurant, one of 6 restaurants, offers garden views and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a free kid's club, and a poolside bar.

All-inclusive

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).

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 159 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
    • 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.
DONE

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
DONE

Children

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

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 6 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Supervised childcare

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include Thai massages, 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.

Dining

Spices Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Tamu Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Gabi Beach - This beach restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Jetty Lounge - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Pool Bar - This poolside restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 78 per person (one-way)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 1 2025 to May 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Melia Zanzibar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Melia Zanzibar?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 78 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Melia Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Melia Zanzibar and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Melia Zanzibar also has 3 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as beach cabanas and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Melia Zanzibar?

Yes, there are 6 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and garden views.

What's the area around Melia Zanzibar like?

Melia Zanzibar is located a short 8-minute walk from Kiwengwa Beach.

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Melia Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel was so great !!!!
Judeline, 4-night trip

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.
CHRISTINE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
Otis, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel
The property is beautiful and spacious. Unfortunately, our shower never heated properly despite multiple requests to the front desk. Maintenance came several times to address the water heater, but it wasn’t fully resolved until our last day, which was the fourth day of our stay.
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good resort except for mosquitoes Had to see Zanzibar, so great. for ocean views.
Jeanne, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with a very friendly staff
Jason, 5-night trip

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.
Gloria, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with excellent service, good food and nice athmosphere. Can highly recommend.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome!!!!
Natalie, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Ocean Views
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Melanie, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Staff is beyond terrible and untrained. Needs massive improvements across the board or not worth the cheapest or most expensive room.
Tumaini, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Big property Breakfast was boring
Dinor, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bona, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anthony, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

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.
cassandra Elaine, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

some of the staff service is a bit slow, need to be improved
jianhong, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Caridad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, excellent food, staff was friendly, room was in great shape with excellent amenities (had one villa and one regular hotel room), pools very good (we were in "Level" area), food service, internet good (not great, but most video streaming worked sufficiently), only drawback was no on-site water sports: beware of the guys on the beach as they were not very reliable on jet skiing and others. Referral for Kibwana Divers (office 20 minutes away) was excellent.
Michael, 5-night trip

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.
Jodi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I had a pleasant stay at the Melia but I expected a little bit better of a 5 star resort. There were definitely pros and cons PROS: The grounds and the resort are really well maintained and very beautiful. The beach is really spectacular and so is the bar there. The live music during the dinner was really nice and the staff was overall really friendly. CONS: There wasn't a lot offered in the sense of activities. The water is very shallow so you can't really swim there, no water activities, didn't see any excursions. There didn't appeared to be a dedicated non-smoking policy so I ended up multiple times next to smokers in the restaurant and the pool. The buffet in the morning is rather small and not so many choices but everything I ate was really good. The rooms are nice but shades were old and didn't close, no hangers in the bathroom and it just seemed to be missing the touches to make it 5*. You have to be ready to walk a bit from A to B and to the beautiful beach e.g. take a shuttle which runs about every 15-20mins.
Daniela, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magical Melia! We just returned from a wonderful 10 day trip to Melia Zanzibar. This is a gorgeous property. We booked a garden room (#1106) which was perfect: room was beautiful, renovated, view of palm trees and flowers from our bed, quiet, sunny, private and just steps away from the cliff path- we could hear the wind and waves at night. The walk to the main pool took only a few minutes and the pathy were strewn with flowers. The staff went out of their way to help and was friendly without being over bearing- What charming people. We loved the food- especially Dinner and lunch at the Jetty, we loved the lobster party at the beach, Spices had wonderful breakfast and dinner buffets (with fantastic live music at night), and Aqua gave me a birthday night to remember (complete with a table decorated with flowers, singing, a cake). Ali from guest experience had our room specially decorated for my birthday- many thanks! The tours organized from Melia were stunning: the safario to Selous, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins at Mnembo Island, the tour pr the spice farm and Stone town, the reef walk- we loved it all. Especially swimming in the waves in the afternoon and walking doen beautiful Kiwengwa beach- this trip has given us memories for a lifetime! Hakuna Metata- Asante Sana Melia! We will be back!
Kristen Laura, 9-night trip

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!
Raisa, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

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).
Eric, 3-night trip