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Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach bar

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Bahia de la Plata, s/n, Zahara de los Atunes, Tarifa, Cadiz, 11393
  • Place, Zahara de los Atunes Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolonia Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolonia
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tangier (TNG-Ibn Batouta)
    ‪119 min drive‬

Room options

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Melia Room, Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Melia Room, Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level, Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Level, Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level, Room, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room (with Garden) | View from room

Premium Room (with Garden)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Level, Petite Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level, Petite Villa

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gran Villa El Cortijo Del Mar with Private Pool 3 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Gran Villa El Cortijo Del Mar with Private Pool 3 Bedroom

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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The Level, Family Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level, Family Room, Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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The Level, Grand Villa, Private Pool | Terrace/patio

The Level, Grand Villa, Private Pool

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Melia Room, Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Villa (The Level, Garden)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level Garden Villa (2+2)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level Family Room 2 Bedrooms with Garden

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Terrace/patio

The Level, Villa

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Level, Grand Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Tarifa

Located in Urbanización Atlanterra, Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Atlanterra Beach and Cueva de las Orcas. This 283-room, 4-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a water park and 4 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Atlanterra Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zahara de los Atunes Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bolonia Beach - 48 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Bolonia - 48 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Archaeological Ensemble of Baelo Claudia - 51 min drive - 27.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ZOKARRÁ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Luna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Arcos Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barakah tapas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Levantá - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas

Hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas have access to 2 outdoor pools, a water park, and an indoor pool. Self parking is offered for EUR 24 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
43-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies, minibars, and safes.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a water park, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 24 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 to 25 for adults and EUR 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Breeza Beach Bar
  • Lobby Bar Los Arcos
  • Mosaico
  • Pool Bar Gaia

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Half board rate plans do not include drinks with meals.
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 to 25 for adults, and EUR 10 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 24 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number H/CA/717

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

This hotel is situated in Urbanización Atlanterra within a short 5-minute walk of Atlanterra Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from Cueva de las Orcas. You'll also find Zahara de los Atunes Beach and Playa del Cañuelo within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for EUR 24 per day. Though parking is available on request, electric car charging is also available.

Is there a spa at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

Ges Wellness is the hotel's spa and services include facials, body treatments, and massages.

Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas feature a casino on the premises?

No, Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as a beach bar and 2 outdoor pools.

Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas has 4 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas though service animals are welcome.

Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

The closest major airport to Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas is Gibraltar (GIB), which is about 26.7 mi away. Another top airport is Tangier (TNG-Ibn Batouta), which is around 27.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas?

Yes, every guestroom at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Meliá Zahara Resort & Villas.